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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, March 02, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final industry guidance setting the levels of lead in some processed foods that would trigger recalls and other actions.
More than a dozen ground cinnamon products have been recalled over the last year, after the Food and Drug Administration boosted efforts to monitor and test lead levels, following last year's recall of apple-cinnamon puree products linked with over 500 cases of lead poisoning in children.
Lawmakers are rushing to finalize a new budget for USDA and several other departments and agencies after the White House and congressional leaders announced a deal Sunday on overall funding limits for fiscal 2024.