Articles Tagged with ''USDA''

The FDA is requesting industry and stakeholder input on gluten labeling and cross-contact in packaged foods. The move signals potential future regulatory action to improve transparency and consumer protection.

While praising the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for clarity and limits on saturated fat and alcohol, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says key recommendations need revision. The group argues stronger guidance on plant-based diets, animal protein and certain processed foods is critical for long-term public health.

Pop Oats transforms the humble oat into a craveable, crunchy snack that goes far beyond breakfast. With USDA-backed innovation, the brand aims to launch oats into the snacking universe.

A fresh screwworm case just 70 miles from Texas has pushed the outbreak to its closest point to the US yet—putting cattle, trade and biosecurity on high alert. USDA is escalating its five-pronged response as livestock imports from Mexico remain halted and border surveillance intensifies.

The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness and strengthen private-sector collaboration.

The Living HHS Open Data Plan will continue to be refined to empower stakeholders with HHS data with the goal of delivering improved services, maximizing the nation’s return on Federal investment through public transparency.

For the small portion of products that currently contain FD&C colors, the company has invested significant resources, mobilizing a team to address the complex challenge.

Organic food fraud is a growing threat as demand surges and global supply chains face new pressures. Product developers are exploring how to strengthen traceability, build direct farmer relationships and adopt new USDA enforcement tools to protect the integrity of the organic label.

After reviewing the comments, FSIS decided to withdraw the proposed rule for now. The agency said the feedback raised important questions that need more time and analysis. 

Red Dye No. 3 can be found in candy, cakes and cupcakes, gum, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings. The dye reportedly is known to cause cancer in animals.