US food safety

While any move to improve US food safety will likely be welcomed by consumers and the industry alike, Katy Humphries suggests that last week’s announcement from the White House does not go far enough to tackle some of the more pressing challenges facing the sector.

COMMENT: White House food safety move lacks substance

13 July 2009

While any move to improve US food safety will likely be welcomed by consumers and the industry alike, Katy Humphries suggests that last week’s announcement from the White House does not go far enough to tackle some of the more pressing challenges facing the sector.

US: E. coli “not detected” in Nestle facility

10 July 2009

US food safety officials have not detected E. coli inside a Nestle Danville facility following the discovery of a strain of the bacterium in a sample of the company's cookie dough last month.

US: General Mills announces salmonella recall

9 July 2009

General Mills has recalled its Nut Lovers line of Nature Valley Nut Clusters, the latest in a string of US recalls prompted by food borne illnesses.

US: Obama to toughen food safety standards

8 July 2009

The Obama administration has unveiled a series of measures designed to toughen food safety standards and strengthen the enforcement powers of regulatory bodies in the US.

Browse more hot issues

Currently reading -

US food safety

Welcome to the home of food information, insight & intelligence

Not a member? Join here