USDA to Examine Food Supply Chain Risk, Resiliency
The agency seeks public comment on how to improve the U.S. food supply chain
Biden Signs Law that Makes Sesame the Ninth Major Food Allergen
The legislation requires that sesame be labeled as an ingredient on packaged foods starting in 2023.
FDA Launches Action Plan to Limit Toxins in Baby Food
The “Closer to Zero” plan aims to reduce levels of arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in the foods
USDA Invests in Specialty Crops Grants, Incentives to Purchase Fruits and Vegetables
The $330 million in funding aims to aid agricultural producers and others in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the pandemic
Congress to Investigate COVID-19 Cases at Meatpacking Plants
The investigation follows reports that nearly 54,000 workers at 569 plants tested positive for COVID-19, and at least 270 died.