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FDA to Usher the US Into a New Era of Smarter Food Safety

May 3, 2019 FDA

Today’s technology-focused world has morphed the way our society operates, creating a highly complex and globally interconnected landscape that is fundamentally changing the way foods move from farm to table. We’ve evolved from a system that sources foods from “around the corner” to “around the world” and are now redefining the “last mile” with the emergence of various direct-to-home food delivery models. …

Jensen Tuna of Louisiana is Voluntarily Recalling Frozen Ground Tuna

April 17, 2019 FDA

Jensen Tuna of Louisiana is voluntarily recalling frozen ground tuna imported from JK Fish, because it may potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. …

Caito Foods Recalls Fresh Cut Melon

April 15, 2019 FDA

Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, fresh cut honeydew melon, fresh cut cantaloupe and fresh cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Carrau …

FDA Announces Available Resources for Consumers on Menu Labeling

March 14, 2019 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing its website Calories on the Menu – Information for Consumers to coincide with National Nutrition Month.® Educational materials focus on areas where there are gaps in consumer understanding and use of nutrition information, such as the number of calories that are needed in a day. …

FDA Outlines New Data-Driven Approach to Imported Food Safety

February 27, 2019 Danielle Haynes, United Press International

The United States imports 55 percent of its fresh fruit, 32 percent of vegetables and 94 percent of seafood. …