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COVID-19

FDA allows ingredient swaps without label changes, upsetting some with allergies

Plus, vending machines can temporarily skip posting calorie counts

June 4, 2020

Hundreds of people with food allergies or sensitivities in their families are speaking out against the FDA’s latest move to loosen food labeling rules during the pandemic.

FDA publishes findings associated with 2019 leafy greens outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 21, 2020

In an update released by the FDA, the agency has published the findings of an investigation into the contamination of romaine lettuce implicated in three outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 during Fall 2019.

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

May 12, 2020

Food and beverage employees on the front line need to remain safe and healthy to continue to bring the food and beverage supply to the masses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

Wayne Labs

May 4, 2020

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The FDA has issued final guidance for industry entitled "Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency."

Regulatory Watch

Proposed rule to increase onion assessment rate

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

The USDA has issued a proposed rule which would increase the assessment rate from $0.10 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled to $0.15 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled for the 2020 and subsequent fiscal periods.

Regulatory Watch

VQIP application portal open through May

Sharon Spielman

April 13, 2020

The FDA opened the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal on Jan. 1, 2020, for the benefit period between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.

Regulatory Watch

Final IA supplemental draft guidance released

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

The FDA has released its third and final supplemental draft guidance to support compliance with the Intentional Adulteration Rule under FSMA.

Coronavirus

FDA eases nutrition labeling rules to help processors sell restaurant food

Restaurants also could sell some ingredients without nutrition labels to customers, retailers

Rose Shilling

March 27, 2020

The FDA is relaxing nutrition labeling requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow manufacturers to sell some packaged food that restaurants aren’t buying to retailers experiencing surging demand.

Coronavirus

Keeping produce moving during the crisis

United Fresh asks for cash help for growers and distributors that aren’t being paid

Rose Shilling

March 27, 2020

Aid to schools and food banks to get fresh produce. Flexibility on temporary farm workers from Mexico. Help matching independent grocers with suppliers. These are a few of the priorities of the United Fresh Produce Association as it tries to help members meet demand for fruits and vegetables during the crisis.