The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (A1556C/S1239C):
• Requires food companies to publicly disclose safety evidence for “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) food chemicals.
• Prohibits the sale of food containing Red 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben—chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive toxicity—statewide.
A Salmonella outbreak has infected 26 people in 15 states and led to a recall of certain cucumbers. Learn more about Salmonella symptoms and food safety tips.
We, the undersigned organizations, write to convey our endorsement of the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act (EFSIA) (S.2782/H.R.4110). This bill grants public health agencies the tools they need to investigate foodborne outbreaks on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as factory farms.
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Thanksgiving recipes for sides, mains, and desserts, as well as tips for food safety, thawing and cooking turkey, proper storage, using leftovers, and more.
This guideline provides information on how to use and substantiate animal-raising and environment-related claims on meat and poultry products regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. The comments below from the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Environmental Working Group will be limited to the environment-related claims, defined by FSIS as claims that “describe how the producer maintains or improves the land or otherwise implements environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.”
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Nearly half of all food waste in the U.S. happens in our homes. By planning better, storing smarter, and using food wisely, we can all help reduce food waste.
A Listeria outbreak in deli meat from Boar's Head has caused multiple deaths and a recall of certain products. Learn more about the bacteria and food safety tips.
