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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
Make Food Colorful Again! FDA Announces Approved Food Colors to Replaced Banned Synthetic Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 27, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they have given the green light for three approved food colors to replace banned synthetic petroleum-based dyes. This a few weeks after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… read more
The Evolution of Food Safety Regulations
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 23, 2025
Food safety regulations help keep our food supply safe. Ensuring that food manufacturers adhere to safety standards to ensure our food is free of contaminants, adulterants, and harmful substances. While we have certainly come a long way, we have yet… read more
What Are Synthetic Dyes and Why Does HHS Want Them Banned from Food?
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 20, 2025
Will synthetic dyes be removed from food? If so. How soon could we see these changes? In a move toward the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S Department of Health and Human… read more
Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated Database
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 12, 2025
The newest update to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) tap water database identifies hundreds of toxic chemicals in tap water across the country. Are you surprised? Toxic chemicals in tap water isn’t a new thing. There have been toxic chemicals… read more
WHO Publishes Documents on Drinking Water Germs
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 1, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a series of background documents for drinking water germs. Germs like Campylobacter, E. coli, hepatitis A virus, Shigella Toxoplasma gondii, Salmonella, Vibrio, Yersenia and others. These documents were published to assist potential revisions… read more
Consumer Reports Study Finds Arsenic in Baby Formula Among Other Heavy Metal Contaminants
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 27, 2025
Recent study finds arsenic in baby formula and other heavy metal contamination. A serious concern for our most vulnerable population. Ironically, the results of this study identifying lead, BPA, and arsenic in baby formula comes just prior to an announcement… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog | March 1, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on a draft guidance document for labeling plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods and needs industry input. Members of the industry are encouraged to read the proposed guidance and provide feedback based… read more
FDA Imposes Strict Requirements for Healthy Claim Used by Food Manufacturers
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2025
Food manufacturers have new healthy claim requirements to continue use of the phrase in their products. In an effort to fight misinformation and promote healthier lifestyles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the existing requirements for food… read more
GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 18, 2025
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more