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“Best If Used By”: New FDA Wording Aims To Reduce Food Waste

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 9/13/19

By Susan L. (Susie) Hoeller, J.D., CITP The statistics around food waste in America are astounding and disturbing. Between 30 and 40 percent of food in the United States is thrown away – as much as 20 pounds of food per person per month. That means Americans are wasting $165 billion in food each year. […]

Food Allergen Standards: Do Canadian Labelling Requirements Fall Short?

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 11/10/17

By Marilyn Allen Food allergies can be seriously life-threatening and since a very small amount of a food allergen can cause a serious allergic reaction when ingested, avoidance is key to staying safe. That makes appropriate labelling vital. In Canada alone, close to 2.7 million Canadians are at risk. The passing of the 2012 Amendment to […]