FDA Draft Guidance for Industry - Acidified Foods
The FDA has released a Draft Guidance for Acidified Foods manufacturers (Chapter 16) to assist in compliance with the …
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Collapse ▲Acidified Foods Scheduled Processes "How To"
If acidified foods are improperly processed and distributed, the consumer’s health may be adversely affected. There is no adequate …
Ice Cream Listeria Recall Includes 91 Different Dessert Products.
Brooklyn-based brand the Ice Cream House is recalling almost 100 dessert products over listeria fears in the second major …
California to Ban Certain Food Ingredients for Safety Concerns
The California Food Safety Act, which passed the State Assembly on May 15 with a 54-to-12 vote, was also …
Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course
NC State Extension is offering a Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course on September 26, 2023 – September 29, …
Refrigerate Ketchup or Not???
An interesting or at least amusing debate about the need to refrigerate shelf-stable foods has been going on for …
2023 Food Safety Update - Note Location change
This program will discuss food safety practices that apply to produce farms and packing houses. We will provide an …
Local Food Grants Webinar March 22nd at 1pm CT
USDA Local Food Promotion Program (LAMP) Grants have released their Requests for Proposals. This is another year where ARPA rollover …
Home-Based Food Entrepreneur Virtual National Conference 2023
Home-based Food Entrepreneur Virtual National Conference 2023 Overview Get started with your dream of owning your own home-based cottage food business, …
Ei4f Services and Costs
The Entrepreneurial Program offers two primary services: SERVICE A: Product Testing/Processing Recommendations According to Federal and State regulations, we will …
Upcoming Preserving Classes!
With canning and preserving season coming up, we want to ensure you have the knowledge you need to prepare …
Produce Safety Rule Cleaning and Sanitation Workshops
Topics to be covered This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective …
FDA announces changes to agricultural water used in produce farms during harvest and post harvest
FDA announced January 13, 2023 the end of the enforcement discretion period for requirements for water used during harvest …
$19.228 Million Criminal Penalty for Food Manufacturer With Insanitary Conditions
Kerry Inc. Pleads guilty and agrees to pay $19.228 Million in connection with insanitary food plant conditions linked to …
FDA Announces Changes to Harvest and Post-Harvest Ag Water: What Does This Mean for Small Fruit Farms and Packing Houses?
FDA announced January 13, 2023 the end of the enforcement discretion period for requirements for water used during harvest …
Register Now! Environmental Monitoring Workshop
The Food Safety Modernization Act highlights sanitation practices and environmental monitoring as key elements in an effective food safety …
SinnovaTek Opens FirstWave Food Incubator Applications
FirstWave Food Incubator (FFI) is a program that helps young, entrepreneurial companies focused on local (within 400 miles of …
FDA Releases the Food Traceability Final Rule
The Food & Drug Administration released the Food Traceability Final Rule on November 17, 2022. The Rule requires covered companies to maintain records …
Save the Date! Food Safety and Defense Task Force Conference
The 2023 Annual Conference for the North Carolina Governor’s Food Safety and Defense Task Force will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. This …
Sesame Officially Joins the List of U.S. Major Food Allergens
Packaged foods containing ingredients from major food allergens must be clearly listed on the label to help protect consumers. …
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