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FSIS to Expand Animal Drug Residue Testing Capabilities

FSIS laboratories are adding fluralaner and propoxur to the agency’s multiresidue screening methods for bovine muscle and kidney samples. FSIS also plans to incorporate cypermethrin screening into a new method currently undergoing validation.

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FDA, CDC Tie Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak to Taco Bell Lettuce

Federal officials have linked 1,644 illnesses in five states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, though broader state case counts remain substantially higher.

BCG and CGF Release New Report on AI Usage by CPG and Retail Companies

In a new survey by Boston Consulting Group and the Consumer Goods Forum, nearly half of CPG executives identified idea to market as the most strategic process for AI, yet only 11% have scaled AI in this space.

QA Virtual Conference to Explore Pest Control Strategies for Food Facilities

The free July 22 event will bring together pest management and food safety experts to discuss emerging technologies, prevention strategies and practical approaches for reducing pest risks in food and beverage facilities.

Meat and Poultry Companies Adopt Product of USA Label

Ten companies have recently adopted the label, which identifies meat, poultry and egg products from animals that are born, raised, harvested and processed in the United States.

Klobuchar Urges CDC, FDA to Restore Food Safety Funding as Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise

In a letter, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar urged the agencies to restore funding and staffing cuts made by the administration to federal and state food safety programs, including the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), Public Health Infrastructure Grants, Preventive Services Block Grant, Food Safety Inspection Service and Food Emergency Response Network.

International Experts Share New Scientific Advice to Support Global Food Safety at 102nd JECFA Meeting

At the 102nd Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) meeting, held in Nanjing, the People's Republic of China, a panel of international experts completed the latest scientific evaluations on natural sweeteners, food additives, contaminants in food-grade materials and more that will help shape food standards used around the world.

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Rodent Prevention Tips Served à la Carte

Entomologist Chelle Hartzer spills the tea on how a cozy little café can serve up big lessons in rodent control.

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How 2025’s Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Food Safety, FDA Oversight and Consumer Trust

Stemming primarily from the foci and actions of the new administration, the food industry has seen a sweeping transformation in ideology rivaled in recent years only by the rollout of FSMA.

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