Category: Issue 526
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FDA Clarifies Position on Use of Wood Shelving in Artisanal Cheesemaking
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a clarification of its position on artisanal cheesemakers’ use of wood shelving, which can aid in aging cheese by controlling moisture to form rinds and hosting microbes that add character and flavor. FDA’s Constituent Update called reports that the agency established a new rule banning wood…
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FDA Finalizes Manufacturing Practices for Infant Formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule setting standards for manufacturers of infant formula. With a compliance date of September 8, 2014, the final rule includes (i) “current good manufacturing practices specifically designed for infant formula, including required testing for the harmful pathogens (disease-causing bacteria) Salmonella and Cronobacter”; (ii) “a…