Food Policy

FDA Releases 2025 Adulterated Honey Report

Food Policy,Our Blog | April 16, 2026

Adulterated honey is placed in the marketplace for many different reasons. The most obvious being “economic motivation.” As in, fraudulently passing a sugar substance as the real thing. A substance that can be produced cheaper and with significantly less overhead…. read more

Interstate Milk Freedom Act Would Ban Federal Interference in Raw Milk Sales Across State Lines

Food Policy,Our Blog,Raw Milk | March 30, 2026

The Interstate Milk Freedom Act was re-introduced earlier this month by Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. An identical version of this proposed act was submitted in 2024 by the same representative. If passed, this act would ban Federal interference of… read more

FDA CORE 2024 Annual Report Reveals 55% of Identifiable Outbreak Causes Involve Vegetables

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just released their CORE 2024 Annual Report. The information may surprise you. Or not. Most of the outbreaks with identifiable causes involve vegetables. But what else did they uncover? The Office of Coordinated… read more

Consumer Reports Published Their Updated Baby Formula Test Results

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 10, 2026

Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization, recently published their updated baby formula test results. Last March, of the 41 baby formulas tested, about half contained at least one serious contaminant. This year, Consumer Reports updated the same study. The results were… read more

FDA Evaluates BHA Preservative in Crackdown on Chemical Additives in the US Food Supply

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2026

The BHA preservative has been listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS since 1958. Despite the chemical preservative being questioned twenty years later, it still persists in both food and cosmetic applications in the county’s food supply. As part… read more

Food Waste Generates Quite a Bit of Methane in Landfills. What Can You Do to Help?

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2026

Food waste is a fairly big problem in the United States. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a significant amount of our food supply goes to waste. But that isn’t the end of the story. In addition… read more

FDA Makes Move to Tighten Gluten Disclosure Rules for Packaged Foods

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 24, 2026

Gluten disclosure rules exist to help consumers make more informed choices. Current rules include things like how much “unavoidable” gluten is allowed in gluten-free labeled foods as well as specific labeling requirements. But things might get a bit more strict…. read more

FDA Updates “No Artificial Colors” Claim and Adds Two New Natural Source Dyes

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 12, 2026

You will likely begin seeing a “no artificial colors” claim on food product packaging soon. A recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) change allows food producers to make these “claims.” But what do they really mean? On that note,… read more

Florida Health Finds Arsenic in Nerds Candy and Other Favorites in “Exposing Food Toxins” Study

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | January 28, 2026

Did you know there is arsenic in Nerds candy? I didn’t. Apparently those tiny, crunchy bursts of flavor pack more than a sweet and tangy punch. They contain arsenic. Enough arsenic that a bit over a handful puts you over… read more

New HHS Dietary Guidelines Published This Month

Food Policy,Our Blog | January 20, 2026

New HHS Dietary Guidelines have been published this month, with a whole new take on “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Presented by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… read more