C.D.C.: General Mills’ K.C. facility ‘likely source’ of outbreak 06.02.2016 By Eric Schroeder But company says E. coli O121 has not been found in any General Mills flour products or in the manufacturing facility.Read More
F.D.A. issues sodium reduction guidance to industry for comment 06.01.2016 By Keith Nunes Guidance features 2-year and 10-year goals for sodium content.Read More
General Mills recalls 10 million lbs of flour 05.31.2016 By Eric Schroeder E. coli outbreak may be linked to Gold Medal, Wondra and Signature Kitchens flour.Read More
F.D.A. issues final rule addressing intentional adulteration of food 05.31.2016 By Jay Sjerven Agency now has finalized all seven major rules implementing core of F.S.M.A.Read More
F.D.A. views evaporated cane juice as sugar 05.25.2016 By Jeff Gelski Guidance from the agency says companies should do the same on food labels, but it is not mandatory.Read More
Grain-based foods show better in IFIC survey 05.24.2016 By Josh Sosland The International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2016 Food and Health Survey recast its descriptor for grain-based foods and elicited significantly more diverse results from respondents.Read More
Kellogg facing lawsuit over whole grain labeling on Cheez-It crackers 05.24.2016 By Eric Schroeder Company believes labeling is accurate.Read More
F.D.A. has no questions on acrylamide-reducing yeast’s GRAS status 05.23.2016 By Jeff Gelski The baker's yeast may reduce acrylamide in food products by up to 90%, according to Renaissance BioScience Corp.Read More
F.D.A. updates Nutrition Facts panel 05.20.2016 By Keith Nunes In addition to the inclusion of added sugars, the agency also changed its rules regarding serving sizes.Read More
N.A.S. study: G.M.O. crops safe for human consumption 05.19.2016 By Laura Lloyd Report finds no evidence of unintended health risks or threats to environment.Read More