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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its advisory on an E. coli outbreak linked to bulk organic walnuts. The outbreak, traced to Gibson Farms, …
FDA Closes Investigation into E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Walnuts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has broadened its advisory regarding Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies following a recall initiated by Prophet Premium Blends, LLC. The recall, announced on …
FDA Expands Warning on Diamond Shruumz Products After Multi-State Illness Outbreak Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated its advisory regarding illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. As of June 17, 2024, …
FDA Warns Against Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies Amid Illness Outbreak Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed an exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the Food Traceability Rule. This rule mandates extra recordkeeping for …
FDA Proposes Exemption for Cottage Cheese from Traceability Rules Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to consider the priorities of Pennsylvania mushroom producers when …
Senator Fetterman Leads Push to Prioritize Pennsylvania’s Mushroom Growers in USDA Rulemaking Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a monumental step forward with the recent approval of a major reorganization, which includes the creation of a …
FDA’s Major Reorganization Aims to Strengthen Food Safety and Efficiency Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Four related food supply companies will pay $395,000 to settle claims that they misled the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) with mislabeled frozen ground beef patties. United …
Food Suppliers Settle Claims Over Misleading Labels on Ground Beef Patties for Federal Prisons Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a public health alert, consumers have been warned to discard raw milk sold under the Pure Pastures Dairy label from Apple Valley Creamery. The products in …
Health Alert: Raw Milk Recall from Pure Pastures Dairy Linked to Campylobacter Contamination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an era where the health-conscious shopper is increasingly vigilant about what lands on their dinner table, a trio of Pennsylvania legislators is stepping up with a …
Pennsylvania Legislators Rally to Banish Hazardous Chemicals from Food Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and reinforcing workers’ rights, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Sherrod Brown introduced the Food and …
Senators Push to Safeguard SNAP Benefits and Boost Workers’ Rights: Breaking Down the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act Read More