Produce cannot safely be salvaged in flooded areas By Coral Beach  More rain is in the forecast for many flood-ravaged areas this week, but in areas where floodwaters have receded public health officials are warning people to not eat fruits and vegetables from backyard gardens or commercial growing fields that were under water. "Gardens that were partially flooded may still be growing. Produce ripe for picking... Continue Reading
FDA continues to trust industry under GRAS substance rule By Dan Flynn  Tomorrow’s planned publication of a new federal rule on substances in food that are "generally recognized as safe" — GRAS — has already drawn fire that includes possible congressional action. The Food and Drug Administration’s final rule on GRAS substances in human and animal food is scheduled to take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. GRAS substances... Continue Reading
ConAgra sentencing delayed again in Peter Pan Salmonella case By Dan Flynn  A criminal case stemming from a foodborne illness outbreak a decade ago now won't be resolved until sometime after late October. U.S. District Court Judge W. Louis Sands has directed government and defense lawyers to schedule plea and sentencing hearings for ConAgra Grocery Products Co., a unit of now Chicago-based ConAgra Foods Inc., after Oct.... Continue Reading
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