U.S. FDA Human Foods Program

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat & restaurants & food retailers not to serve or sell & to dispose of these frozen, raw, half-shell oysters that were shipped to distributors in AZ, CA, CO, MT & UT, & may have been distributed to other states as well fda.gov/food/alerts-ad…

Recalled Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods are past shelf life and are no longer available for sale. fda.gov/food/outbreaks… CDC has declared the outbreak over & FDA’s investigation is complete.

Consumer Brands Association joins the growing list of U.S. food and beverage producers committed to removing petroleum-based food dyes. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

#OUTBREAK #Salmonella Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong beans. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

World Market, LLC initiated a recall of Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif products sold at World Market retail locations. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve this. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

We announced today that we’re cleaning up some obsolete food regulations, known as “standards of identity,” in order to better serve American families and stop stifling innovation. We discussed this issue during one of our FDA Direct conversations several weeks ago!…

FDA is revoking 52 obsolete food standards that no longer serve consumers. These outdated standards for canned fruits, dairy products, and baked goods have been replaced by modern consumer protections. We're cutting red tape while maintaining food safety. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

Today, we announced the issuance of seven warning letters to companies illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). fda.gov/news-events/pr… While 7-OH is naturally present in kratom in trace amounts, the Agency is particularly concerned about…

Today, we granted a color additive petition to use the color gardenia blue in various foods, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. fda.gov/news-events/pr… Gardenia blue is derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. The FDA has approved the…

The safety of foods for babies and young children is of the highest priority. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas discusses our new efforts to enhance recall communications to protect our most vulnerable.

.@CDC has declared the outbreak over & @US_FDA's investigation is complete. Recalled eggs are past expiration and should no longer be available for sale at retail stores. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

Today, the FDA called for increased attention to product recall communications from industry leaders involved in the manufacturing and distribution of infant formula, baby foods, and foods intended for children. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

The FDA is warning consumers not to inhale or recreationally use nitrous oxide from any size canister, tank, or charger. fda.gov/food/alerts-ad… Intentional misuse or inhalation of contents can lead to serious adverse health events, including death.

FDA & @CDCgov have closed their investigations into Salmonella illnesses linked to recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. Recalled cucumbers should no longer be available on the market. The outbreak is over. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

FDA, @USDAFoodSafety, and @CDCgov are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

The FDA will open a docket for comments on the agency’s proposed method for prioritizing chemicals in food for post-market assessment. fda.gov/food/hfp-const… The agency is actively working to develop transparent processes for prioritizing chemicals in food for a safety review…