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Regulatory Watch

Final rule for agricultural commodities impacted by trade

September 15, 2019

Effective July 29, the Commodity Credit Corporation has revised the regulations to implement a Trade Mitigation Program for producers of 2019 agricultural commodities that have been significantly impacted by trade actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of exports.

Regulatory Watch

Draft guidance for sprout seed industry

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

When finalized, this draft guidance will make the sprout seed industry aware of the FDA’s serious concern with the continuing outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with the consumption of raw and lightly cooked sprouts and provide their recommendations to firms throughout the production chain of seed for sprouting.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: September 2019

September 14, 2019

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings & Expansions: September 2019

September 14, 2019

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Manufacturing News

Another look at food loss and waste in the supply chain

Wayne Labs

September 13, 2019

According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, 40% of America’s food supply goes uneaten.

Food Safety

German dark chocolate with coffee beans recalled for undeclared milk

Ritter Sport bars distributed nationwide

Rose Shilling

September 12, 2019

Stark Group International recalled Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER dark chocolate bars from Germany because they may contain milk allergens not noted on the labels.

Food Safety

More stores added to tuna recall for toxin from improper chilling

5 illnesses reported from scombroid poisoning

Rose Shilling

September 11, 2019

Alfa International Seafood Inc. recalled refrigerated yellowfin tuna steaks because they might cause a type of food poisoning from fish that have begun to spoil.

Food Safety

Recall: Gluten-free cornbread mix may contain gluten

Hometown Food found problem during standard batch testing

Rose Shilling

September 10, 2019

Hometown Food Company recalled about 375 cases of Martha White Gluten-Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix after quality testing detected gluten.

Food Safety

Conagra recalls gluten-free hamburger buns for plastic pieces

Dough scraper accidentally got into the product

Rose Shilling

September 10, 2019

Conagra Brands recalled 2,200 cases of Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns that might contain small pieces of white plastic from a dough scraper.

Food Safety

Kroger recalls tuna steaks that could cause poisoning from improper chilling

Fresh fish sold at seafood counters and in display cases

Rose Shilling

September 9, 2019

The Kroger grocery chain recalled fresh yellowfin tuna steaks from stores in 16 states because some consumers had signs of poisoning from improper chilling, the FDA announced.