Spices, herbs recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration recently announced recalls from two companies – Red Monkey Foods, Inc. and Sauer Brands Inc. – of herbs and spices that may be contaminated with salmonella. Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics after a sample was […]
MoFPI and Commerce Ministry working on branding of food products: Tomar
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, has said that MoFPI is working with the Commerce Ministry on branding of Indian food products. He informed that the Commerce Ministry has shortlisted many ready-to-eat food products along with fruits and vegetables for export markets. “Government is moving towards branding of food products and creation […]
FDA Slaps Six Sweets Sellers With Fine Of Rs 17,000
Nashik: The Food and Drugs Administration, Nashik, has started taking action against sweetmeat shop owners in the city if they have not started putting the ‘best before date’ on sweets which are sold in loose In the past four days, the FDA has slapped six sweet sellers, with a fine of Rs 17,000 for not […]
5 reasons why Vitamin K needs to be explored as a hedge against Covid-19
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and a group of compounds, of which the most important are Vitamin K1 and K2. Vitamin K2 is believed to be superior as it circulates in the blood longer than K1. Where Vitamin K1 may stay in the blood for several hours, some forms of K2 can remain in […]
With 101 Victims, Peach Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Declared Over
The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak caused by Wawona peaches has been declared over by the FDA, with 101 reported illnesses which required 28 hospitalizations, in the the United States. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency also reported illnesses caused by Wawona peaches, with 57 confirmed cases that required 12 hospitalizations. The outbreak was localized to two provinces: […]
FSSAI notifies norms on nutritional claims for groundnut, mustard, other oils
The claims include ‘Contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily metabolised’ for coconut oil, ‘Rich in Omega-6 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid; Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels,’ for corn oil. ‘Rich in Omega-6 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid; Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that […]
Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Mom’s Pantry / Jim & Leonie brand Garlic Spread recalled due to undeclared milk
Mom’s Pantry Products Ltd. is recalling Mom’s Pantry / Jim & Leonie brand Garlic Spread from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not
Magnesium benefits: Why it’s great for bone, muscle, and brain health
Here’s what you need to know about what magnesium is good for, how to get enough of it, and what happens when you’re magnesium deficient. How much magnesium per day There are two types of essential minerals the human body needs – macro and trace minerals. Here’s a breakdown, according to the National Institutes of […]
FDA Announces Establishment of U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System
In guidance issued on October 16, 2020, the FDA announced that it had established a U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System in conjunction with their food facility registration database, the Food Facility Registration Module, which will facilitate the expeditious verification of U.S. agents for foreign facilities. By way of background, any U.S. or foreign food facility […]
Annual Status Report Information and Other Submissions for Postmarketing Requirements and Commitments
This guidance is intended for applicants that are required to report annually on the status of postmarketing studies and clinical trials for human drug and biological products under section 506B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 356b) and its implementing regulations at 21 CFR 314.81(b)(2)(vii) and 601.70. In other […]