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Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients

Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients

U.S. health officials want food manufacturers to provide more information about new additives and ingredients
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Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients

Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients

U.S. health officials want food manufacturers to provide more information about new additives and ingredients
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FDA Mandates Notification of Food Additives to Enhance Transparency

FDA Mandates Notification of Food Additives to Enhance Transparency

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new initiative requiring companies to notify the FDA about additives in the U.S. food supply. This move aims to catalog substances deemed 'generally recognized as safe' (GRAS) and make this information publicly accessible. While existing additives won't need to prove safety, the notification will help the FDA and researchers identify potentially harmful chemicals. This policy change addresses long-standing concerns about the lack of oversight in food additives, a point emphasized by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has criticized the GRAS loophole for allowing unvetted chemicals into the food supply.
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FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Additives, Delays Ultra-Processed Foods Definition

FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Additives, Delays Ultra-Processed Foods Definition

The FDA has proposed a new rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency of all ingredients brought to market under the GRAS pathway. This move aims to close a regulatory loophole that has allowed companies to use certain additives without FDA oversight. However, the Trump administration has delayed defining 'ultra-processed foods,' a promise made earlier this year. The proposal comes amid significant foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S., including cyclosporiasis and salmonella. The new rule would formalize the GRAS framework as a mandatory notification system, impacting how new and existing food additives are regulated.
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FDA Proposes Rule to Close Loophole in Food Additive Regulation

FDA Proposes Rule to Close Loophole in Food Additive Regulation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when using ingredients generally recognized as safe (GRAS). This move aims to close a loophole that allows manufacturers to add certain chemicals to products without notifying regulators. The proposal is part of broader efforts to promote healthier diets and crack down on ultraprocessed foods. The rule is currently open for industry and public comment, with the FDA seeking to enhance oversight and consumer safety.
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US health agency moves to increase oversight of food additives

US health agency moves to increase oversight of food additives

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday took steps to increase oversight of food additives as part of the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
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Trump to sign order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and 'more vaccine flexibility'

Trump to sign order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and 'more vaccine flexibility'

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Monday "calling for more vaccine flexibility and research."
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Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

By Jacob Bogage and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Is it safe to eat lettuce? What Arizonans must know about cyclospora

Is it safe to eat lettuce? What Arizonans must know about cyclospora

Maricopa County has reported 43 confirmed cases of the cyclospora outbreak in Arizona. Here is what not to eat and to avoid.
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Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak

Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak

Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of over a dozen jalapeño-containing products from grocery stores across 26 states due to a salmonella outbreak. The affected items include dips, salsas, and guacamole sold at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods. The recall follows a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms, with jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa, Mexico identified as the contamination source.
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US FDA urges sanitation, supplier checks to curb fresh-cut produce contamination

US FDA urges sanitation, supplier checks to curb fresh-cut produce contamination

Aug 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized guidance for preparation and packaging of fresh-cut produce, recommending measures such as sanitation control, supplier verification and refrigeration to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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Walmart Recalls Pistachio Nut Butter Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Walmart Recalls Pistachio Nut Butter Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Walmart has issued a recall for Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found salmonella in samples during a routine inspection. The product, sold exclusively at Walmart in 19 states, is manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl and imported by Botticelli Foods. Consumers are advised to return the product for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.