The US Department of Agriculture wants suggestions for changes in powder infant formula manufacturing to decrease the risk of a repeat of the contamination problem which has disrupted the country’s supply chain for the products since early in 2022.
USDA Examines Potential Production Regulation Changes To Prevent Powder Formula Contamination
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods schedules hearing for 15 November to consider a report from FDA on presence of Cronobacter species bacteria in powder formula products.
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Texas bill filed in advance of the state’s next legislative session starting in January while bills proposing prohibiting sales of supplements and OTC drugs for weight loss or bodybuilding to minors remain active in three states where current sessions continue, Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey.
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Direct-selling giant say “despite widespread use, nearly half of respondents – 47% – mistakenly believe that the FDA approves these products before they are sold to the public.”