What's New in Food

   Recalls & Alerts

• Texas Authorities Advise Consumers to Avoid 'Nzu' Product December 23, 2009
• Slim-Fast Recall Q & A December 8, 2009

    Recall Podcasts

• Current recall podcasts are now available on the new Recall Podcasts page.

   Announcements

• FDA Updates Statement on the Investigation into the Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak February 4, 2010
• New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines November 13, 2009
• FDA Statement on Vibrio vulnificus in Raw Oysters November 13, 2009
• FDA to Look into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages November 13, 2009
• FDA Takes Action against Seafood Processing Company, Executives November 13, 2009
• FDA Issues 2009 FDA Food Code November 9, 2009
• FDA and FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing of Unsafe Food Products November 5, 2009
• Remarks by Michael R. Taylor, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, about the ISSC Biennial Meeting October 17, 2009
  • Questions and Answers about the Impact of FDA’s New Policy to Prevent Vibrio vulnificus in Gulf Coast Raw, Untreated Oysters
• FDA Awards $17.5 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety October 9, 2009
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer October 8, 2009
• USDA Joins FDA Efforts on New Food Safety Regulations October 5, 2009
• FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: FDA's Cooperative Programs Improve Food Safety October 5, 2009
• FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: New Web Videos Educate Consumers about Food and Medical Product Safety September 30, 2009
• FDA Opens the Reportable Food Registry Electronic Portal for Industry September 8, 2009
  • Reportable Food Registry
  • Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Reportable Food Registry as Established by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 September 2009
• APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum August 3, 2009
• HHS Secretary Sebelius, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce New Strategies to Keep America’s Food Supply Safe July 31, 2009
  • FDA Issues Draft Guidances for Tomatoes, Leafy Greens and Melons July 31, 2009
• Update on Recalled Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough July 15, 2009
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Three New Jersey Dietary Supplement and Protein Powder Manufacturers July 10, 2009
• Noted Food Safety Expert Michael R. Taylor Named Advisor to FDA Commissioner July 7, 2009
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Cheese Manufacturer July 7, 2009
• New Public Health Regulation to Improve Egg Safety and Reduce Salmonella Illnesses July 7, 2009
  • Egg Safety Final Rule
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Use Hardcore Energize Bullet or New Whey Liquid Products Products recalled due to suspected tampering July 5, 2009

Recent Additions to the CFSAN Food Web Site

• • Do Not Eat Unripe Ackee Fruit or the Seeds and Rind of Ripe Ackee Fruit – Toxins in the Fruit can Cause Illness or Death January 18, 2010
  • Guidance for Industry: Letter Regarding Point of Purchase Food Labeling October 2009
  • Draft Guidance for Industry: Ingredients Declared as Evaporated Cane Juice October 2009
  • Consumer Advisory: Dietary Supplements Containing Silver May Cause Permanent Discoloration of Skin and Mucous Membranes (Argyria) October 6, 2009
  • Letter to Health Care Professionals: FDA Consumer Advisory Regarding Dietary Supplements that Contain Silver October 6, 2009
  • Letter to the Smart Choices Program August 19. 2009
  • Guidance for Industry: Labeling of Certain Beers Subject to the Labeling Jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration; Draft Guidance August 2009
  • External Peer Review of the FDA/CFSAN Draft Report Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and its Analogues in Food for Humans (October 3, 2008) and Update (November 28, 2008) July 2009
  • Pesticide Monitoring Program FY 2007 July 2009
  • Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Adverse Event Reporting and Recordkeeping for Dietary Supplements as Required by the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (June 2009)

Announcements by Other Federal Agencies with Responsibilities for Food Safety

• • www.FoodSafety.gov
    • Selected Highlights
    •  Food Safety in an Emergency (Hurricanes, floods, power outages, etc.)
  • Food Safety & Inspection Service
    (Meat, Poultry & Eggs)
    • What's New and Product Recalls
  • Environmental Protection Agency
    (Pesticides & Water)
    • What's New
  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
    (Foodborne Illness)
    
    • E. coli Outbreak
    • News and Media Relations
    • Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
    • Current Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors
  • National Agricultural Library
    • Food Safety Research Information Office
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission
    • www.Recalls.gov
      (Food Recalls from FDA and USDA)

• Other Government Announcements

  • Other Federal Government News/Press Websites
  • State and Local Government Press Announcements
    • Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak in Michigan
  • FirstGov for Science
  • United States Regulatory Agencies Unified Biotechnology Website