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U.S – To aid food safety authorities in quickly grasping the contents of a recent publication titled “Food Safety Aspects of Cell-Based Food”, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has prepared a concise factsheet highlighting key aspects of the publication. The publication, jointly published by the FAO and World Health Organization (WHO), provides crucial information on…
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U.S – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its proposed changes to the Human Food Program (HFP), aiming to enhance its operations and meet the evolving challenges in the realm of human food safety. The FDA plans to consolidate oversight under the future Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, ensuring effective resource allocation and streamlining…
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CANADA – The federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) governments in Canada have united in a five-year commitment to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a comprehensive action plan. Developed by the FPT Steering Committee, this plan emphasizes a One Health approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, agriculture, and the environment in addressing AMR. In 2018, Canada witnessed…
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U.S – Preliminary 2022 data from the U.S. Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) has revealed a concerning trend: enteric infections in the United States have either returned to or surpassed the levels observed before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2016-2018. Incidence rates of reported infections per 100,000 people, tracked by FoodNet for eight pathogens, indicate that certain infections have seen…
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SOUTH SUDAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the South Sudan government have celebrated their 10th anniversary of cooperation, emphasizing the need to intensify efforts in improving food and nutrition security. A commemorative event held in Juba City, South Sudan, witnessed the presence of diplomats, development partners, UN agencies, and government officials. The occasion…
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SWITZERLAND —One of the most widely used artificial sweeteners in the world, aspartame, is anticipated to be classified as a potential carcinogen by a prominent global health organization next month, reports news agency Reuters citing reliable sources familiar with the matter. This development has sparked a clash between the food industry and regulators. Aspartame is a key ingredient found in…
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U.S – A study aimed at combating salmonellosis cases linked to poultry products has confirmed the presence of Salmonella in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products sold in retail stores The study, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) in collaboration with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) follows FSIS’ proposed determination in April 2023…
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U.S – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to further assist the industry in understanding the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Final Rule by sharing frequently asked questions (FAQs) and additional tools. The Food Traceability Final Rule aims to streamline the identification and swift removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, ultimately…
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ZIMBABWE – In an effort to enhance the protection of humans, animals, and the environment, Zimbabwe has taken significant strides toward improving its pesticide management system. Acknowledging the crucial role pesticides play in agricultural development, the government, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), conducted a comprehensive study focused on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). …
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U.S – Consumer Reports (CR) has conducted new tests on baby foods and found that while levels of lead, arsenic, and cadmium appear to be decreasing, the overall risk to children’s health has not changed significantly over the past five years. Despite efforts to improve the safety of baby food products and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Closer…
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