Posts By: Sonia Salas

FDA Clarifies Food Traceability List; Publishes Food Traceability Proposed Rule FAQ

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has two notable updates regarding the proposed traceability rule. Firstly, the agency included clarifications under the Food Traceability List; however, the agency did not revise which foods are actually on the list. FDA released a memo that outlines the specific edits.   Secondly, FDA has published an FAQ ...

FDA Concludes Investigation of 2020 E. Coli Outbreak; Plans Surveillance Activity

On January 27th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the conclusion of its investigation of the 2020 outbreak E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with leafy greens. While a final investigation report is yet to be released, the agency has shared an important finding regarding the presence of a recurring strain of E. coli ...

Jan. 21 Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination for Food and Ag Workers

On January 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a webinar to provide updates on COVID-19 vaccine implementation for food and agriculture essential workers. The webinar will also cover vaccine safety and confidence as well as recommendations for vaccine prioritization. EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm ...