Number of Cyclospora cases rises to 609 08.23.2013 By Staff It is still unclear if all cases in 22 states are linked to salad mix from Taylor Farms de Mexico.Read More
Allergens remain significant threat to food safety 08.19.2013 By Staff Undeclared allergens caused 60% of the 292 F.D.A.-documented food recalls during the second quarter.Read More
F.D.A. approves natural source as blue color in candy, gum 08.16.2013 By Jeff Gelski Extracts of spirulina, a blue-green algae, provide a radiant blue and may be used in green blends.Read More
Chiquita reverses five-year slide in salad sales 08.13.2013 By Monica Watrous Company "well-positioned" for growth opportunity in wake of contaminated salad investigation.Read More
Taylor Farms suspends Mexican operations in wake of Cyclospora outbreak 08.13.2013 By Keith Nunes The Food and Drug Administration is increasing surveillance of green leafy products exported to the U.S. from Mexico.Read More
Monster spends to defend safety of its products 08.09.2013 By Jeff Gelski The company had increased professional services costs of $5 million in the second quarter.Read More
Analysis cites conflict of interest in GRAS panels 08.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski In response, attorney Martin Hahn says the GRAS process is a notification program as opposed to an approval program.Read More
Energy drink marketing sparks Senate scrutiny 08.06.2013 By Monica Watrous Representatives from Red Bull, Monster Beverage Corp. and Rockstar asserted products were safe for children but denied advertising to them.Read More
Taylor Farms implicated in Cyclospora outbreak 08.05.2013 By Keith Nunes While Taylor Farms has been linked to outbreaks in Iowa and Nebraska, the source of outbreaks in 14 other states remains unknown.Read More
F.D.A. defines ‘gluten-free’ 08.02.2013 By Keith Nunes Food manufacturers will have one year to comply with new voluntary labeling requirement.Read More