Food Safety & Regulation
Latest in Food Safety & Regulation· Nov 4
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against McDonald's over the McRib filling to proceed, with the case turning on whether the sandwich's meat content meets consumer expectations or disclosure requirements. The plaintiff alleges the filling does not contain the meat composition consumers reasonably expect from marketing materials. If successful, McDonald's would face reformulation costs and potential damages; if dismissed, the ruling would establish precedent on how strictly food companies must disclose ingredient ratios and composition to consumers.
Food industry compliance failures, regulatory enforcement actions, and product recalls affecting public health and consumer safety.
6 events tracked
- Single source8 days ago
Judge allows McRib lawsuit over missing ingredient to advance
Lawsuit alleges McDonald's McRib sandwich does not contain the meat ingredient customers expect.
The New York Times
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
FDA proposes expanding exemption allowing toxic substances in food without review
FDA may permit food additives without safety review, alarming experts on chemical exposure risks.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Animal Equality UK condemns absence of oversight at fish processing facilities
Animal Equality UK says fish slaughterhouses lack inspections, calling the situation a disgrace.
The Guardian
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓about 1 month ago
Salata Dressings faces highest-level recall over salmonella fears
FDA classifies salad dressing recall as highest health risk category, signaling serious contamination or safety issue.
The New York Times
- Reported by 2 outletsabout 1 month ago
Soho House faces food safety inquiry over mislabeled expired items
A former chef reported the members' club to local authorities after discovering incorrectly labeled outdated food in its kitchen.
The Guardian · BBC News
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Meat distributor recalls product after years of operating without required authorization
A distributor pulled over 167,000 pounds of product from shelves for bearing fraudulent inspection documentation while lacking proper processing credentials.
The New York Times