As parents across the country struggle to feed their babies, Abbott Nutrition has reached a consent decree with the FDA that should allow the company to resume operations at its main production plant for powdered infant formula.
The company, which
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Infant formula producer says it will reopen manufacturing facility if court OK’s consent decree
As parents across the country struggle to feed their babies, Abbott Nutrition has reached a consent decree with the FDA that should allow the company to resume operations at its main production plant for powdered infant formula.
The company, which
Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers gummies recalled after consumers report thin metal strands in product
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S, LLC is recalling certain varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies because of the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.
The company
Publisher’s Platform: Abbott caused the infant formula crisis, but the FDA and public health enabled it – Congress needs to fix it
This past week the CDC declared an outbreak of Cronobacter infections over after the FDA received four complaints of Cronobacter infections in infants beginning on September 20, 2021, through January 11, 2022. Two of the babies died. Parents of all
USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis
Shelves at major retailers that once carried infant formula were often found empty over the weekend as the shortage crisis continued to be unresolved and USDA offered help.
As part of the reported coordinated drive to end the infant formula
Publisher’s Platform: Abbott caused the infant formula crisis, but the FDA and public health enabled it – Congress needs to fix it
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This past week the CDC declared an outbreak of Cronobacter infections over after the FDA received four complaints of Cronobacter infections in infants beginning on September 20, 2021, through January 11, 2022. Two of the babies died. Parents of
USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis
Shelves at major retailers that once carried infant formula were often found empty over the weekend as the shortage crisis continued to be unresolved and USDA offered help.
As part of the reported coordinated drive to end the infant formula
Texas and California food firms warned over import violations
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days
CPS announces Research Symposium 2022 agenda
The Center for Produce Safety has announced its 2022 Research Symposium Agenda.
According to the CPS announcement, 32 scientists are waiting to share their fresh produce food safety research. They investigate questions asked by the industry and welcome input in
China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water
A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak sickened more than 20 people in China earlier this year.
The outbreak involved 23 patients in an apartment in Changping District in Beijing and was caused by extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi through a polluted water supply.