Food safety in the United States

D&W Fine Pack Implements 100% Recycled Plastic Products Manufacturing

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

WOOD DALE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D&W Fine Pack has announced the implementation of a multimillion-dollar investment in sustainability technology at its Fort Wayne, Indiana manufacturing facility.

Key Points: 
  • WOOD DALE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D&W Fine Pack has announced the implementation of a multimillion-dollar investment in sustainability technology at its Fort Wayne, Indiana manufacturing facility.
  • D&W Fine Pack's new technology produces FDA-certified food packaging at scale from 100% recycled PET plastic.
  • This new extrusion technology, slated to debut in January, 2023, is the largest of its kind in the US and gives the company the capability to make food packaging products from 100% post-consumer recycled PET, incorporating a broader range of plastic flake and saving energy in manufacturing.
  • PET, or Polyethylene terephthalate, is a clear, strong, lightweight plastic that is widely recycled.

FDA Awards REI System $400M SIRCE IT Modernization Contract

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The FDA engaged REI Systems to address new legislative mandates, emerging health concerns, and leverage opportunities presented by evolving technologies through more efficient, reliable, and secure systems.

Key Points: 
  • The FDA engaged REI Systems to address new legislative mandates, emerging health concerns, and leverage opportunities presented by evolving technologies through more efficient, reliable, and secure systems.
  • The FDA selected REI Systems based on the company's success with complex application modernization throughout the federal government, unique Agile and DevSecOps capabilities, and a successful track record with previous technology transformations at FDA, including the Foreign Inspection Planning and Scheduling System.
  • REI Systems' CEO Shyam Salona said, "We are very pleased to expand our relationship with the FDA.
  • We take a Mindful Modernization approach in providing Application Modernization, Government Data Analytics, Grants Management Systems and Products, and Advisory Services.

North America Food Safety Testing Market Research Report 2021 - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The "North America Food Safety Testing Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Food Safety Testing Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Owing to such factors, ensuring food safety and strengthening the resilience of food systems to promote food security for the most vulnerable becomes paramount.
  • Growing consumer interest in food quality has propelled high technological advancements, thereby, driving the food safety testing market in developed countries.
  • The food industries are profoundly impacted by the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules, as consumers are demanding greater transparency regarding food safety.

UPDATE: TYSON FOODS INC. RECALLS READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2021 Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 3, 2021 Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo.
  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.

TYSON FOODS INC. RECALLS READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 lbs pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,955,296 lbs pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021.
  • Working in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, FSIS determined there is evidence linking the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses to precooked chicken produced at Tyson Foods Inc.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.

FSIS Recall 023-2021 – Tyson Foods Ready to Eat Chicken Listeria Outbreak

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Sunday, July 4, 2021

establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • Working in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, FSIS determined there is evidence linking the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses to precooked chicken produced at Tyson Foods Inc.
  • During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people.
  • Members of the media who have questions regarding the recall can contact Derek Burleson, Communications Manager, Tyson Foods, at (479) 290-6466 or [email protected] .

Food Traceability Leadership Consortium Establishes Principles for a Solution to FDA Regulations

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Food Traceability Leadership Consortium (FTLC), formed in March with the support of ReposiTrak, Inc. to explore possible solutions to FDAs proposed traceability regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), announced three critical guidelines for its ongoing work.

Key Points: 
  • The Food Traceability Leadership Consortium (FTLC), formed in March with the support of ReposiTrak, Inc. to explore possible solutions to FDAs proposed traceability regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), announced three critical guidelines for its ongoing work.
  • The optimal solution to the traceability challenge in the retail food industry, the Consortium declared, must have minimal cost that doesnt impact margins or consumer prices, be easy to adopt, use and verify in order to drive universal adoption and meet or exceed FDA proposed regulations to prepare for the future.
  • The FTLC is focusing on FSMA requirements for last leg of the supply chain, retailer and wholesaler distribution to the stores, which is facing especially challenging traceability issues.
  • The FTLC and ReposiTrak worked collaboratively developing the guidelines to ensure the traceability solution endorsed will get broad buy-in from all trading partners.

LEGACY FOOD COMPANY, INC. RECALLS BEEF JERKY PRODUCTS DUE TO MISBRANDING AND AN UNDECLARED INGREDIENT

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 Legacy Food Company, Inc., a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 Legacy Food Company, Inc., a Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The beef jerky items were produced on various dates from July 20, 2020 through May 14, 2021.
  • The following products are subject to recall:
    The 10-lb products subject to recall bear establishment number Est.
  • Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Tony Kan, President/CEO, Legacy Food Company, at (909) 244-0865.

States of Kansas and Iowa Leverage Okta as Identity Standard to Combat Fraud and Provide Citizens Secure Access to Critical Online Services

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The State of Kansas leveraged the Okta Identity Cloud to provide a secure experience for Kansans filing unemployment claims.

Key Points: 
  • The State of Kansas leveraged the Okta Identity Cloud to provide a secure experience for Kansans filing unemployment claims.
  • Similarly, the State of Iowa relied on the Okta Identity Cloud to provide citizens with simplified access to critical online services and manage sensitive data for thousands of state employees.
  • At Okta, were proud to support public sector agencies as they transition to modern technology platforms while keeping critical information secure and accessible for employees and citizens.
  • With the Okta Identity Cloud, KDOL has stopped over 7.68 million bots and fraudulent login attempts.

Federal Trade Commission, FDA Warn Five Companies That May Be Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements Claiming to Treat Infertility

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The FTC is proud to work with the FDA to ensure that when companies make claims about fertility treatments and cures, those claims are backed by solid scientific evidence.

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  • The FTC is proud to work with the FDA to ensure that when companies make claims about fertility treatments and cures, those claims are backed by solid scientific evidence.
  • Protecting the health and safety of Americans is the FDAs highest priority, and we will remain vigilant in communicating about products and companies that place U.S. consumers at risk.
  • They also may be required to pay refunds to consumers who purchased the deceptively marketed products.
  • The FD&C Act

    Under the FDAs Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), products intended to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease are drugs and are subject to the requirements that apply to drugs, even if they are labeled as dietary supplements.