Regulations & Standards

The dye was removed in cosmetics in 1990.

Food & Beverage

FDA Bans Red Food Dye No. 3 from Foods and Beverages FDA Bans Red Food Dye No. 3 from Foods and Beverages

FDA officials granted a 2022 petition filed food safety and health advocates who urged the agency to revoke authorization for the dye, which gives some candies, snack cakes, and more their bright red color.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Jan 16, 2025

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The FDA wants consumers to be able to grab, glance, and go with the FOP Nutrition Box.

Regulations & Standards

FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label on Foods FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label on Foods

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 14, 2025

1 Min Read

This is part of the agency's Closer to Zero initiative.

Regulations & Standards

FDA Sets Limits on Lead in Certain Baby Foods FDA Sets Limits on Lead in Certain Baby Foods

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 13, 2025

1 Min Read

Chemicals are added to the list based on their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and potential for exposure.

EPA Adds 9 PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory EPA Adds 9 PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 9, 2025

1 Min Read

In the 1880s and early 1900s, formaldehyde was mainly used as an embalming agent or medical preservative

EPA Completes Final TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde EPA Completes Final TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 3, 2025

1 Min Read

Healthy food label

Food & Beverage

FDA Updates 'Healthy' Claim Definition on Food FDA Updates 'Healthy' Claim Definition on Food

byKristen Kazarian

Dec 19, 2024

1 Min Read

There have been 7 recalls due to possible Listeria contamination to-date.

Food & Beverage

Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Stronger Measures to Prevent Listeria

Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Stronger Measures to Prevent Listeria

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The goal is to provide more clarity, transparency, and cost savings for US consumers.

Regulations & Standards

USDA & FDA Look to Industry to Clarify Date Labeling

USDA & FDA Look to Industry to Clarify Date Labeling

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The contractor employed 11 children to use corrosive cleaners to clean dangerous processing equipment.

Regulations & Standards

Contractor Fined for Employing Children at Pork Processing Plant

Contractor Fined for Employing Children at Pork Processing Plant

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

food safety as a priority by new initiatives

Regulations & Standards

Boar's Head Launches Food Safety Website

Boar's Head Launches Food Safety Website

This is the largest penalty the state has received for child labor violations.

Food & Beverage

Smithfield Foods to Pay $2M After Child Labor Allegations

Smithfield Foods to Pay $2M After Child Labor Allegations

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Salmon processing

Food & Beverage

GSA Releases New Seafood Processing Standard

GSA Releases New Seafood Processing Standard

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The White House

ACC Makes Statement on 2024 Election Results

ACC Makes Statement on 2024 Election Results

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Endress+Hauser has received the globally recognized IEC 62443-4-1 certification

Regulations & Standards

Endress+Hauser Now Certified for Secure Product Development

Endress+Hauser Now Certified for Secure Product Development

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Wawona Frozen Foods has complied with most safety concerns

Food & Beverage

EPA Settles Clean Air Act Violations Claim Against Wawona Frozen Foods

EPA Settles Clean Air Act Violations Claim Against Wawona Frozen Foods

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The study follows several outbreaks of cantaloupe linked to Southwest Indiana.

Food & Beverage

FDA Partners with Purdue to Research Salmonella Outbreak Locations

FDA Partners with Purdue to Research Salmonella Outbreak Locations

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Officials were likely not able to enter until today.

CSB Announces Investigation Into Fatal Chemical Release

CSB Announces Investigation Into Fatal Chemical Release

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

There were 26 illnesses in 11 states and 3 deaths.

Food & Beverage

Food Manufacturer Faces Permanent Injunction Over Listeria Outbreak

Food Manufacturer Faces Permanent Injunction Over Listeria Outbreak

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

This is the third investigation into BioLab by CSB.

Industrial Fires & Explosions

Chemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical Release

Chemical Safety Board Investigating BioLab Chemical Release

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Investigators found makeshift repairs on dust collection equipment.

Dust Collection

Grain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust Hazards

Grain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust Hazards

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The agency is also piloting a new online complaint form

Regulations & Standards

FDA Launches Human Foods Program

FDA Launches Human Foods Program

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

NFPA-approved instructors will offer training courses

Occupational Safety

NFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training Demand

NFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training Demand

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

One company hasn't recalled the product yet.

Food & Beverage

2 Pet Food Brands Test Positive for Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes

2 Pet Food Brands Test Positive for Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Asbestos is a known carcinogen.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

FDA Recalls Baby Powder Over Asbestos Concerns

FDA Recalls Baby Powder Over Asbestos Concerns

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Recall of liverwurst, other deli meats lead to closure

Food & Beverage

Boar's Head Closing Plant After Listeria Outbreak

Boar's Head Closing Plant After Listeria Outbreak

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

OSHA charged the company with 24 safety violations

Food & Beverage

OSHA Fines Animal Feed Company $161K

OSHA Fines Animal Feed Company $161K

Egg recall has sickened 65 people.

Product Recalls

Major Egg Recall Affecting 9 States

Major Egg Recall Affecting 9 States

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Recall affects stores in 25 states, DC, and PR.

Product Recalls

Major Recall Issued for Walmart Apple Juice

Major Recall Issued for Walmart Apple Juice

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Metal wire was found in the products.

Product Recalls

Perdue Foods Issues Major Recall for Chicken Products

Perdue Foods Issues Major Recall for Chicken Products

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The treaty would reduce new plastics manufacturing

US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement

US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The FDA meeting is on Sept. 24

Food & Beverage

FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety

FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Road Fork #52 Mine had various unsafe conditions

Mining & Metals

US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines

US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

4 recalls from potential elevated levels of lead in cinnamon

Product Recalls

FDA Recall Update: July 2024

FDA Recall Update: July 2024

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The company released the chemicals between 2018-2022

Mining & Metals

EPA Settles With American Asphalt Over Chemical Releases

EPA Settles With American Asphalt Over Chemical Releases

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The recall covers various deli and packaged meats.

Product Recalls

Deli Meat Recall Widens to Include 71 Products

Deli Meat Recall Widens to Include 71 Products

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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