Food Safety

WASHINGTON — For many, there’s no better way to ask questions than online, where the most bashful and curious can remain anonymous. Ask Karen, a food safety website designed for consumers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, allows consumers to do just that, encouraging them to let their hair down and ask any food safety question they may have....More

WASHINGTON — The U.S Food and Drug Administration has found that 11 samples (representing 11 shipments) of imported orange juice or orange juice concentrate have tested positive for carbendazim, a fungicide that is not legal for use on oranges in the U.S....More

Nanotechnology could revolutionize fresh food packaging, but a growing number of organizations are expressing concern about the industry’s lack of regulation....More

WASHINGTON — New rules concerning food safety, the Toxic Substances Control Act and nutrition are among the legislative and regulatory items on the radar of Grocery Manufacturers Association here in 2012....More