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Product safety

Hunger, Food
Pennsylvania / Society

New Legislation Could Bolster Food Donations Throughout the Commonwealth

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — A bill that would provide food donors with legal protections for donating food in good faith passed the House on Friday, announced state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, …

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USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving
Health / Medical / National

USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe …

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35th Annual Trouble in Toyland Report Uncovers Mislabeled and Dangerous Toys
Children's Issues / Products and Services

35th Annual Trouble in Toyland Report Uncovers Mislabeled and Dangerous Toys

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA —  Education Fund’s Trouble in Toyland report has helped identify dangerous toys for 35 years. But 2020 is unique, and as Americans have worked, learned and played from …

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Restaurant
Business / Infectious Diseases / Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture Releases COVID-19 Restaurant Enforcement Actions, November 2 – November 8

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Agriculture released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from November 2 through November 8, 2020. The information is specific to COVID-19 mitigation requirements …

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Restaurant
Business / Infectious Diseases / Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture Releases COVID-19 Restaurant Enforcement Actions, October 26 – November 1

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Agriculture has released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from October 26 through November 1, 2020. The information is specific to COVID-19 mitigation …

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dairy
Government / National

USDA and FDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Collaboration, Efficiency on U.S. Dairy Exports

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 - by MyChesCo

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining strengthened coordination between the FDA and the USDA’s …

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Government / National

FDA Announces New Protocol for the Development and Registration of Treatments for Preharvest Agricultural Water

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water, such as the water used in farm irrigation …

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Business / Government / National

Joint Statement from USDA and FDA on Food Export Restrictions Pertaining to COVID-19

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., this issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19:

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healthy food
Government / Nutrition / Pennsylvania

PA Department of Agriculture Adopts Temporary FDA Food Labeling Policy, New Products Debut in Grocers, Restaurant Delivery

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reviewed the Food and Drug Administration’s temporary policy regarding nutrition labeling during the COVID-19 public health crisis, and provided clarity behind new items …

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Auditor General DePasquale Urges Holiday Shoppers to Review Toy Safety Before Buying
Pennsylvania

Auditor General DePasquale Urges Holiday Shoppers to Review Toy Safety Before Buying

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale recently hosted PennPIRG for the release of its 34th annual Trouble in Toyland report on toys that could be hazardous to children, and again …

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