Study Demonstrates How Balanced Front of Pack Nutrition Labeling Can Help Positively Inform Consumer Food Choices

Accurate front of pack nutrition labeling (FOPNL) can be helpful to both consumers and food companies to ensure relevant nutrition information is accessible when consumers are making product choices in-store.

AAHU Barah USA Inc. Recalls Product Due to Undeclared Sulfites

June 17, 2024 AAHU BARAH USA INC.

AAHU BARAH USA INC. of Hicksville, NY is recalling 19 Boxes of Aahu Barah Apricot Roll 14OZ because it contains Sulfites which was not declared on the label. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

Classic Delight LLC Issues Public Health Alert Due to Possible Health Risk

June 12, 2024 Classic Delight LLC

Products subject to the recall were shipped to distributors located in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Products may end up in food service distribution, convenience stores and vending. Items were produced between May 11, 2023 and June 6, 2024.

FDA UPDATE/Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (June 2024)

June 6, 2024 FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers.

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Shellfish from Oregon and Washington Potentially Contaminated with Paralytic Shellfish Toxins

June 6, 2024 FDA Warning

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat, oysters and bay clams harvested from growing areas in Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay, OR harvested on or after 5/28/24, and all shellfish species from growing areas in Willapa Bay, WA: Stony Point, harvested between 5/26/24 and 5/30/24; Bay Center, harvested between 5/29/24 and 5/30/24; and Bruceport, harvested between 5/29/24 and 5/30/24, and distributed to AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, NY, OR, and WA because they may be contaminated with the toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).