USDA FSIS Proposes to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
Analyzing the Growing Complexity of Food Law, Industry Advances and the Road Ahead Under a New Administration
Case Involving Burger King Employee Spitting in Officer’s Burger Goes Before WA Supreme Court
A federal court in Mississippi granted summary judgment in favor of a franchisor on negligence claims that arose after eleven children allegedly contracted E. coli in a franchised water park’s pool. Neely v. Great Escapes...more
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The U.S. Codex Office will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2024, to receive public comments on agenda items and U.S. positions for the Codex Alimentarius Commission, held November 25-30, 2024, in Switzerland. Issues to...more
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) newly-reorganized Human Foods Program (HFP) recently released a document explaining its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Priority Deliverables. The Priority Deliverables reflect what FDA plans...more
On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) newly minted Human Foods Program (HFP) published a list of priority deliverables for Fiscal Year 2025. By way of brief background, FDA designed the HFP to...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA extends comment period on new salmonella rule for poultry....more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. California: Newsom signs three significant food bills. California Governor Gavin...more
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) formal regulation of food packaging began in 1958 with the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Since that time, the FDA has employed various...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA rolls out Phase II of long-term sodium reduction plan. FDA has released new,...more
On August 7, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its updated “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products” consisting of a proposed rule and...more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule and determination to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products....more
A recent Congressional report identified the risk of toxic heavy metal contamination of various brands of commercial baby food. Palmquist v. Hain Celestial Group is one of the first of many cases pending nationwide seeking...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. In Re Plum Baby Food Litigation, No. 4:21-CV-00913-YGR (N.D. Cal. – March 28, 2024): The...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration – acting under its Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), as amended, 21 U.S.C. § 2201 et seq., to address the safety of all FMSA-covered produce other than sprouts (Covered Produce) – on...more
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) but appears ready-to-eat...more
Food manufacturers should pay close attention to the recent developments surrounding chlormequat chloride (chlormequat), a chemical that plaintiffs claim has been detected in various food products sold in the United States....more
Manufacturers of all types of products have been using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for decades. From a manufacturing perspective, PFAS have several benefits, including resistance to grease, oil, water, heat and...more
New York’s intermediate appellate court, the Appellate Division, First Department, recently unanimously affirmed a Bronx County trial court decision that, when opposing parties’ experts offer conflicting affidavits, summary...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Announces End of PFAS Use in Food Packaging - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more
While the term “microplastics” has been making waves in certain circles, especially in the context of seafood and water, broader public unease about their presence in our foods is ramping up at a concerning pace. A recently...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - GAO: FDA Should Finalize Plans to Implement New Traceability Rule - The Government Accountability Organization (GAO) has recommended that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...more
2024 is poised to be a big year for food regulation, particularly as federal agencies work to implement their regulatory agendas in preparation for a possible change in administration after the 2024 election. Here are the key...more
What do eggnog, Christmas pudding, gingerbread cookies, and fruit cake all have in common? Cinnamon. But this year, the spice giving these desserts their holiday cheer could also come with a toxic level of lead....more
You have probably heard that scientists around the world are searching for sustainable, climate safe ways to keep up with the steadily increasing demand for protein sources to feed the World’s population. According to the...more