food safety

California recently heralded a pioneering stance on food safety and chemical usage by prohibiting Red Dye No. 3 in food items, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discussions regarding federal food policies and public health.  Gov. Gavin Newsom sanctioned a law...

Save Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) has been addressing two of the most significant challenges in the agri-food tech industry — food waste and loss and food safety. The company says it is dedicated to delivering integrated green solutions for improved safety, freshness and quality...

Domino's Pizza, Inc (NYSE: DPZ) is facing massive flak on social media platforms in India after a series of pictures from its local outlet in Bengaluru showing mops hanging over pizza dough went viral on the internet. In addition to multiple mops, clothes purportedly belonging to the employees...

3M Co (NYSE: MMM) is exploring a sale of its food safety business division for $3.5 billion, reports Bloomberg. What Happened: The post-it notes manufacturer's food safety division makes test kits for food makers to monitor sanitation and allergens. The company could rake in $3.5...

While concerned about the health of its headquarters and field staff, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it will not forsake its regulatory obligations over the safety of the country's food supply during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The message to the American public was...

Restaurant stocks were hard hit Thursday with every restaurant name ending the day in the red, even though a small handful of companies came out and said they have seen no impact, according to Restaurant Business. What Happened Del Taco Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ: TACO) said in its Wednesday earnings...

Jimmy John's received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in which the sandwich chain was blasted for a pattern of selling poor quality food, according to Food Business News. What Happened The FDA said in a letter dated Feb. 25 the restaurant sandwich chain is "engaged in a...

Would you like some soy leghemoglobin with your Impossible Burger? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it's now safe for consumption. What Happened Impossible Burger, a rival to Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ: BYND), includes soy leghemoglobin in its plant-based food to mimic the "...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) continues to struggle with its reputation after a series of food safety scandals. But what will the company look like in five years? The Analyst BMO Capital Markets' Andrew Strelzik maintains a Market Perform rating on Chipotle's stock with an...

Credit Suisse held a conference call with food safety attorney, Shawn Stevens, on June 20 “to better understand the potential implications of the Federal investigations” into the food safety practices of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) Credit Suisse’s Jason West maintains...

SunOpta, Inc. (NASDAQ: STKL), a food company that focuses on a healthy products portfolio, announced late Wednesday it has resumed production of its roasted sunflower kernels at a production facility in Minnesota. The company was forced to pause production at its facility on April 21, after the...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has thus far failed to move past a food safety scandal that resulted in an E. coli outbreak. Shares of the casual fast-food restaurant have lost 5 percent since the start of 2016 and nearly 30 percent over the past year. As Chipotle looks to move past the...

Concerns about food quality and safety, especially in light of recent, widespread scandals in China and scores of food-borne illness outbreaks in the U.S., have prompted America's food industry to become more transparent about what's in our food. Late last month, the Grocery...

Two major food recalls, both due to labeling issues, were announced over the weekend. On Sunday, Kraft Foods Group (NASDAQ: KRFT) said is recalling about 96,000 pounds of “Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners,” because the products might be incorrectly labeled and may mistakenly contain cheese....

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is recalling 75,320 pounds of frozen white meat chicken nuggets sold at Sam's Club (NYSE: WMT) stores nationwide. Consumers complained that they found small pieces of plastic in the nuggets, prompting the recall of the 5-pound bags. The recall is for the “Tyson Fully...