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Federal Changes To Encourage Food Donations

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Two recent developments at the federal level are intended to encourage more food donations. First, President Biden signed the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), which expands Good Samaritan liability protections. Second,...more

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. FDA is responsible for more than a quarter of the U.S. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Originally...more

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Where In the World Did My Food Come From: FDA’s Food Traceability Rule Takes Effect

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On January 20, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on food traceability will take effect. Regulated entities will have a three-year compliance period, with a current compliance date of January 20,...more

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On the Menu: Food Allergen Disclosures for Restaurants and Food Service

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Federal law already requires disclosure of the nine major food allergens on packaged food products: milk, eggs, fish, seafood, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. However, businesses that sell unpackaged food at...more

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FDA and CDC Agree to Partner to Reduce Foodborne Illness in Retail and Foodservice Establishments

On October 4th, the FDA and CDC announced that the agencies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, renewing their collaboration to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness in retail and foodservice establishments....more

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Los Angeles Businesses Must Now Police the Vaccination Status of Customers

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As of Monday, restaurants, bars, malls, gyms, yoga studios, movie theaters, sports arenas, hair salons and many other businesses in Los Angeles must begin requiring that patrons show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before...more

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An Overview of the Key to NYC Vaccine Mandate Program

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New York City’s Key to NYC mandate for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues is now in effect. Below are the requirements of the mandate as set forth in the various Executive Orders that have been issued, as well as in...more

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NYC Issues Details Of Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Dining, Gyms And Entertainment Venues

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an Executive Order on August 16, 2021 setting forth the requirements of the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate that was announced earlier this month for indoor dining, gyms and...more

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What the New CDC Mask And Vaccine Rules Mean For New York Restaurants

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Effective May 19, 2021, New York State will adopt the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (CDC Guidance). As Gov. Andrew Cuomo previously announced, the State on that...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 2

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In Washington: The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it supports a proposal to waive international patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines.  U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement that the...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 2

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In Washington: On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) paused the production of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women participants in the U.S. developed...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: March 2021

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Insurers have prevailed in several lawsuits filed by restaurants in connection with losses related to COVID-19. For example, in Emerald Coast Restaurants, Inc. v. Aspen Specialty Ins. Co., No. 3:20cv5898-TKW-HTC, 2020 WL...more

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The Food & Beverage Industry and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The global pandemic has affected not only how individuals work but also the way companies supply food, how consumers shop, and how regulators try to alleviate food shortages during the pandemic. Here are some of the biggest...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, November 2020 # 7

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In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on face masks to say that masks not only protect others around you but also protects the wearer. The guidance clarifies that masks reduce...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, October 2020 # 5

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In Washington: After halting coronavirus stimulus negotiations on Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump hours later signaled he would support specific coronavirus relief measures on stimulus checks, help for the...more

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COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: Researchers Study Dining Risks, Asymptomatic Transmission

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that dining out carries heightened risk of COVID-19 transmission, but did not reveal a similar heightened risk related to travel. Studies...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – August 2020 # 21

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In Washington - White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has “drawn his line in the sand” on a new coronavirus relief bill during an interview on NBC’s Meet The Press Sunday, saying the Trump administration is standing...more

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The Rise in Ghost Kitchens

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The introduction of meal delivery apps, including UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash, has expanded e-commerce in the food industry and increased the size of the food delivery market. Over the last five years prior to the start of...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – August 2020 # 17

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In Washington - The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday night and centered around President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. ...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 2020 #6

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In Washington: Just as some federal agencies are calling for federal employees who are teleworking to return, several Virginia and Maryland lawmakers are warning that it might be too early. ...more

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Temporary Food Labeling Policies in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March relaxed its labeling requirements for food manufacturers and restaurants to aid the distribution and sale of food...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – June 2020 #11

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In Washington: On Saturday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said that the White House is targeting a phase four stimulus package focusing on American manufacturing that will be “at least $2 trillion dollars.” ...more

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COVID-19 Update: FDA Issues Guidance on Voluntary Reporting of Temporary Closures or Significantly Reduced Production by a Human...

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On May 27, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance for human food establishments on voluntarily reporting to FDA temporary closures or significantly reduced production due to the COVID-19 public...more

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California Agencies Issue Guidance for Dine-In Restaurants and Similar Establishments

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Since the implementation of California's statewide stay-at-home order, many have wondered what the long-term future of restaurant operations will look like. As a part of the state's Stage 2 reopening efforts, on May 12, 2020,...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l May 2020 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Releases Reopening Guidelines for Food Establishments - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a food-safety checklist for retail food establishments that...more

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