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GS1 US releases resources to help address U.S. FDA requirements

- General News
GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204).

Maryland company recalls soybean sprouts because of possible health risk

- General News
Nam & Son of MD, Jessup, MD is recalling one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of December 21, 2023, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA declares Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe over

- General News
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with Canadian, state and local partners, investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to recalled cantaloupe.

Kings River becomes first in citrus on traceability compliance

- General News
Kings River Packing is the first citrus company to do traceability according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law.

FDA releases retailers involved in stone fruit Listeria outbreak

- General News
The recalled fruit was sold at retail stores nationwide in bags or as individual pieces of fruit with PLU stickers, under multiple brand names.

FDA, USDA and EPA propose national strategy to reduce U.S. food loss and waste

- General News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. by 50% by 2030.

FDA investigates Listeria outbreak for peaches, plums, and nectarines

- General News
Recalled conventional (non-organic) peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in retail stores from May 1, 2022 through November 15, 2022 and from May 1, 2023 through November 15, 2023.

Deputy commissioner discusses new FDA plans

- General News
Jim Jones says it was “incredibly important” that “those organizations [in the FDA] are going to be taken apart, put together, and reporting to a deputy commissioner of foods. 

Trufresh recalls cantaloupe due to possible Salmonella risk

- General News
Sofia Produce, which does business under the name “Trufresh” is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label.

FDA forms food safety coalition

- Analysis
The FDA has formed a coalition of major consumer and industry groups to enhance food safety practices and enforcement