Aspartame ‘safe’ at current levels, says European food regulator

In a rigorous review of both animal and human studies on aspartame and its breakdown products, the European Food Safety Authority concludes that the artificial sweetener is safe for human consumption at current acceptable daily intake levels.Dr.

Improving imported food safety, FDA takes steps

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released two proposed rules to improve the safety of imported foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses in the USA are on the rise.

Foodborne Illness – FDA Releases Safety Booklets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have partnered in creating six food safety booklets for different groups that are most susceptible to food borne illness…

Caffeine "Inhaler" Maker Receives FDA Warning

On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had sent a warning letter to Breathable Foods Inc., makers of AeroShot, questioning the safety of their caffeine “inhaler” and accusing them of using “false or misleading statements in the labeling of their product”…

Very Clean Seeds Essential For Safe Sprout Production

A University of Illinois study that uses new technology to assess and compare the safety of radish, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts concludes that the secret to keeping sprouts free of foodborne pathogens lies in industry’s intense attention to cleanliness of seeds. “Once seeds have germinated, it’s too late…

Raw Meat And Poultry With Added Sodium Will Be Easier To Identify, Says USDA

The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture’s) has proposed a new regulation so that consumers can easily identify which raw meats and poultry have added substances or marinades which may raise their sodium levels. At the moment it is hard to tell whether added solutions are present, says FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service), which is part of the USDA…

USDA Secretary Vilsack And HHS Secretary Sebelius Launch First Joint National Multimedia Campaign To Help Families Prevent Food Poisoning

The Ad Council is joining the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, in partnership with the U.S.

EFSA Issues Advice To Mitigate Risks From Possible Exposure To STEC In Vegetables

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its fast track risk assessment on consumer exposure to STEC/VTEC (Shiga toxin or verotoxin producing E.coli) through the consumption of raw vegetables and provided advice on options to mitigate the risks of possible food contamination and human infection…

EFSA Launches Updated Guidance For Food And Feed Risk Assessment Of GM Plants

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published updated guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from genetically modified (GM) plants. The document expands on previous EFSA guidance and reflects the latest scientific developments in areas such as assessment of allergenicity and selection of the comparator plant against which the GM plant is compared…

Update On Ongoing Radiation Monitoring By Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it has increased national surveillance of drinking water, milk, rainfall, and other potential exposure routes.

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