USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two committees that advise it on food safety, the agency said on Friday, ...
RFK Jr. to change FDA rule that allows companies to hide food ingredient safety data
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday evening directed the Food and Drug Administration to ...
How America's food supply is left open to risky chemicals
The FDA relies on food companies to determine whether their ingredients are safe. Europe is tougher. At least 950 substances ...
RFK Jr. Wants to Close a Controversial FDA Loophole in Food Additive Regulation
For decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's GRAS rule has allowed untested additives into the food supply. Can RFK ...
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Food safety inspector names four supermarket items he avoids at all costs
A food safety inspector has revealed the four supermarket items he avoids at all costs - and the reasons behind his strict ...
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GRAS no more? Kennedy moves to end self-affirmed food additives
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a long-criticized food safety loophole on March 10, ...
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EU agency says rising temperatures increase mycotoxin risk
Rising temperatures because of climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to mycotoxins, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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How the FDA opens the door to risky chemicals in America's food supply
Food manufacturers often are left to decide whether their ingredients and additives are safe. Experts say hundreds of products contain chemicals linked to health concerns.
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Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet he Says it is Safe
Joseph Borzelleca published a study on food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January.
Kennedy Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes
Mr. Kennedy told executives of major food companies that he wants synthetic colors removed from their products. “Decision ...
USDA disbands two key food safety committees
Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising concerns among food safety advocates.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. orders FDA to close food ingredients loophole
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise its ...