 Food Policy Action Releases Scorecard for 113th Congress By Lydia Zuraw  The latest Legislative Scorecard calculated by Food Policy Action (FPA) gives 71 members of Congress perfect scores and 35 a score of zero when it comes to food issues. "The National Food Policy Scorecard is a tool that helps Americans see how our elected leaders vote on food and farm issues," said Tom Colicchio, FPA... Continue ReadingHere Comes the Cold Weather — and Mus Musculus By David Walpuck  For much of the country, as the temperatures drop, there is increased activity of mice to find a harborage area. For any food operation, or homeowner, for that matter, this means an increased potential of infestation if some proactive measures are not taken to eliminate entry. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Think like a... Continue ReadingFDA Asked to Ban Chemicals Used in Pizza Boxes and Other Food Packaging By News Desk  Nine consumer and environmental health groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration this week seeking a ban on the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. The petitions target perchlorate, which is added to sealing gaskets for food containers and to reduce static in dry food packaging, and a family of chemicals known as long-chain... Continue ReadingJudge Upholds OSHA Citations Against NY-Based Chicken Processor By News Desk  A judge has upheld citations for a NY-based chicken processor found to be violating rules related to chemical and mechanical hazards for workers. The citations were issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Murray’s Chicken, of South Fallsburg, NY, was cited in May 2012 for a number of worker... Continue ReadingMore Food Safety News | 
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