The bill is designed to strengthen and protect the nation’s economic and national security through public-private partnerships.

The commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples may be contaminated with Listeria,  causing the outbreak.

Designed to further protect customers against foodborne illnesses, Walmart announced it will implement enhanced poultry safety measures for supplies.

The Hershey Company, in partnership with 3D Systems announced the debut of its 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing exhibit at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction.

Keurig Green Mountain has issued a recall for more than 7 million MINI Plus Brewing Systems with model number K10 after reports of burn-related injuries.

FDA is assembling a legal case against companies that sell pure caffeine powder, the Associated Press reports.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspections (NACMPI) for the 2014-2016 term.

USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service posted the data from the 2013 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) annual summary, which confirmed the overall pesticide chemical residues found on the tested foods are at levels below the tolerances established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and do not pose a safety concern.

The US dairy industry praised the results of recent meetings with China where officials committed to stronger protections for common food names, including cheese, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

The results of a new sustainability initiative implemented across the US beverage industry revealed the nation’s leading beverage companies have increased the fuel economy of their fleets by nearly 13 percent since 2010, according to the American Beverage Association (ABA).