Jackie Mitchell
Senior Editor of PCT magazine
Recent Articles
IFT DC Section to Host Food Policy Event Featuring FDA, USDA Leaders
“Food Policy Impact 2025” will dive into the future of food policies and their impact on food, nutrition and health April 29-30.
CSQ Invites Public Comments on Improved Cannabis Safety, Quality Standards
CSQ, a cannabis safety and quality certification program, published its revised standards, meant to make the certification process more approachable and streamlined for operators across the supply chain.
Registration Open for IAFNS’ Fifth Annual Summer Science Symposium
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences’ annual meeting, set for June 10-11 in Washington, D.C, will feature sessions on food additives, microplastics, outbreaks and recalls, food classification, GLP-1 medications and more.
Leaked White House Budget Draft Proposes Shifting Inspection Responsibilities from FDA to States
The document outlines a plan to slash nearly one-third of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ budget.
Ferrero Group Invests $445 Million in Ontario Production Facility
The upgraded facility, located in Brantford, Ontario, will support the production of new products, including Ferrero’s first launch of a new product outside of Europe.
Nelson-Jameson Announces Grand Opening for Pennsylvania Distribution Center
The 45,000-square-foot warehouse in Fairview, Pa., will open Sept. 10.
Taylor Farms Linked to Romaine E. coli Outbreak as Marler Clark Files Multiple Lawsuits Against Supplier
The CDC and FDA closed an E.coli investigation related to romaine lettuce on Jan. 15 without naming the supplier responsible for the outbreak. Food safety law firm Marler Clark is now filing several lawsuits against Taylor Farms, a supplier also implicated in last year’s McDonald’s E. coli outbreak.
IAFNS Announces Winners of Emerging Leader Awards for Food Safety, Nutrition
Dr. Byron Chaves, associate professor and food safety extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was recognized for his contributions to the field of food safety.
FDA Shares Testing Results for PFAS in Bottled Water
Of the 197 samples of bottled water tested by the FDA, 10 had detectable levels of PFAS.
Provision Analytics Adds Food Safety Expert Jennifer Williams to Strategic Advisory Group
Williams brings more than 25 years of experience to the group, including food safety leadership roles at Tyson Foods.