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Rep. DeLauro, Sen. Casey Introduce Infant Formula Made in America Act

The piece of legislation would create a new tax credit program to support new or expanding small U.S. infant formula producers.

FDA Releases the CORE 2024 Annual Report

FSIS Shares Lessons Learned from Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meat and Poultry

Vitsab Showcases Freshtag Time-Temperature Monitoring Labels at Seafood Processing North America 2026

USDA Proposes to Delay Effective Date of Poultry Grower Payment Systems Final Rule

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At the event, Vitsab showcased its Freshtag Time-Temperature Monitoring Label, a color-changing smart label engineered to monitor seafood quality and products such as caviar, crab, oysters, salmon, scallops and tuna.

FDA Withdraws COVID-Era FSMA Guidance

The guidance on onsite auditing and observations requirements was issued to assist firms responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and help ensure continued food safety and availability during that time.

FDA Investigates Raw Cheese E. Coli Outbreak as Manufacturer Declines Recall

A multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections has been linked to RAW FARM-brand raw block and shredded cheddar cheeses. FDA has recommended that RAW FARM voluntarily remove its raw cheese products from the market, and the firm has declined.

USDA NIFA Launches Rapid Response Grants to Combat Emerging Agricultural Threats

With a maximum award of $500,000 and a grant duration of 12 to 24 months, the grants program, Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems, is designed to deploy timely, science-based solutions.

WHO to Release New Foodborne Disease Estimates for World Food Safety Day

As part of its World Food Safety Day campaign, the World Health Organization will release the 2026 edition of the Foodborne Disease Estimates, a report that compiles and analyzes data on food safety risks and hazards worldwide, in June.

Ajinomoto Foods Recalls Products Due to Potential Glass Contamination

The company has recalled 36,987,575 pounds of various chicken and pork fried rice, ramen and shu mai dumpling products that may be contaminated with the foreign material.