Food and Water Watch is questioning the USDA’s import inspection program after lapses allowed problematic food into the country. Wenonah Hauter, executive director of the agency, sent a letter to USDA SEcretary Tom Vilsack, “pointing to six specific incidents where imported product was ether recalled or entered into U.S. without proper inspection. In some of … Read more
The Canadian food safety system has been given the lowest audit rating possible so it can still export food to the United States. The rating of “adequate” follows an on-site audit of Canada’s meat inspection system from October to November 2012. The results were just released to the public last month. These results mean that … Read more
Over the years, there have been recalls for pathogens and filth in spices. The USDA recently completed a report about the risk of Salmonella in imported spices. In that report, scientists found that about 14% of spices from Mexico were contaminated. The FDA has now released a draft profile on the risk of contamination in … Read more