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FDA Issues Letter on Recall Modernization
On July 9, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a letter outlining its vision to enhance product recall communications across the food industry. The agency emphasized the importance of streamlining how recalls are communicated with both the public and regulatory partners. While this notice is directed to the baby food industry, it is important to share. The letter highlights…
Cooperative Agreement Programs: How State–Federal Partnerships Strengthen Food Safety for Growers
Working with state departments of agriculture, universities and extension programs has given me a front-row seat to how cooperative agreement programs function in practice. To frame this story, I am starting with a few questions. What Are Cooperative Agreements? Cooperative agreements are a powerful tool for strengthening the U.S. food safety system. These partnerships between federal…
USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Reorganization Plan
Deadline: August 26, 2025 On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period on USDA’s proposed reorganization plan. The plan, outlined in a July 24 memorandum, seeks to consolidate and optimize functions within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve effectiveness, enhance services, reduce bureaucracy…