Since the voluntary recall of certain infant formula in February 2022 shocked the infant formula supply in the US, U.S. FDA has had ongoing and extensive engagement with the infant formula industry to identify and implement opportunities to strengthen preventive control practices.

In our Human Foods Program at U.S. FDA, we’re looking for talented individuals in senior positions to work on the regulation of critical foods. Find out more about these Title 21 Job Opportunities: fda.gov/about-fda/cent…

'U.S. FDA will reopen the comment period for an additional 30 days for the “Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Draft Guidance for Industry.” This is in response to stakeholder requests for additional time. fda.gov/regulatory-inf…

'U.S. FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of #Salmonella Infantis, linked to raw #flour. Investigators are working to identify a specific brand of flour linked to this outbreak. cdc.gov/salmonella/inf…

#NationalNutritionMonth may be is coming to an end, but anytime of year you can take advantage of available resources to help you start healthy habits and make informed food choices. fda.gov/food/consumers…

Find out how FDA protects the food supply from contaminants, and learn about our Closer to Zero approach to reducing exposure to lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury in foods commonly eaten by babies & young children to the lowest possible levels. #FDAVoices fda.gov/news-events/fd…

The proposed rule to amend the standards of identity (SOIs) to permit the use of #salt substitutes in foods for which salt is a required or optional ingredient is on display today in the Federal Register and will publish on April 10, 2023. fda.gov/food/cfsan-con…

Let’s catch up! In part three of my food series, I’m talking nutrition – a priority area of work here at the FDA. Our understanding of the role nutrition plays in the lives of everyday Americans continues to advance. #FDAVoices fda.gov/news-events/fd…

'U.S. FDA is hosting 2 webinars on infant formula: ➡️ May 24: U.S. Regulation of Food Ingredients & Considerations for Infant Formula ➡️ June 7: U.S. Regulation of Food Contact Substances & Considerations for Infant Formula Packaging Registration required. fda.gov/food/cfsan-con…

Cronobacter is a pathogen that isn’t new to the food industry but is not well-known among the general public. Find out about what we do and don’t know about Cronobacter and what FDA is doing to fill knowledge gaps. #FDAVoices. fda.gov/news-events/fd…

After a number of food recalls this year, you may be curious to learn more about #Cronobacter. What is it? And how can we protect against it? Today U.S. FDA released some new webpages to help answer your questions. fda.gov/food/foodborne…

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Thanks for bringing attention to such an important issue. FDA reiterates our support for having CSTE make Cronobacter a notifiable disease.

Thank you Dr. Emilio Esteban, Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety, for the lovely award recognizing my many years of Co-Leading the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).

Thank you, FDLI. At your annual meeting I usually provide updates on the past year. Along with those, this year I’ve also taken a look back at some of CFSAN’s key accomplishments from my eight and a half years leading the Center. Remarks: fda.gov/news-events/sp…

During her visit today, we thanked Dr. Walensky Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH for her continued support and her commitment to public health. FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) and CDC teams work closely together to advance both food safety and nutrition. #publichealth #foodsafety #nutrition

A key part of our food safety mission, in the post-market context, is reassessing the safety of food ingredients and substances as new, relevant data become available.

It has been my absolute honor and privilege leading CFSAN the past 8 years. The people of U.S. FDA are extraordinary in their talents and commitment to public health. You have all enriched my time at CFSAN beyond measure. Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susan-mayne…