U.S. FDA Foods

Join the FDA’s Human Foods Program for a webinar on the latest Closer to Zero and food chemical safety updates to learn about efforts to reduce heavy metals in foods for babies and young children while maintaining access to nutritious foods that support healthy development.
 
To register, visit:  fda.gov/food/workshops…

The recalled alfalfa seed lot SAL2-24JB should no longer be available for sale; however, the recalled lot has an expiration date of 12/31/2029.

Sprout growers should check their inventory for any remaining product and throw them away. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

FDA welcomes participants to the 2026/2027 Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) benefit year. VQIP offers expedited review and entry of foods into the United States for eligible importers. fda.gov/food/importing…

Today, the @FDA announced two actions ending the authorizations for uses of three solvents as color additives or in the production of color additives: methylene chloride in inks for marking produce; and methylene chloride, ethylene dichloride and trichloroethylene in making annatto extract, paprika oleoresin and turmeric oleoresin. fda.gov/food/hfp-const…

Recalled broccoli seeds may have a long shelf life.

Consumers should check their homes for recalled products and throw them away.

Restaurants and retailers should not use or sell recalled broccoli sprouts or seeds.

See the advisory for more information: fda.gov/food/outbreaks…