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What is GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)?

Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group (A Certified...

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Aflatoxin Testing: A Guide for Every Almond Producer

Aflatoxins are one of the biggest threats to producing safe, high-quality almonds that growers and processors face....

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The Complex World of Allergen Cross Contact & Controls

Although the risk of allergen cross-contact is well understood, the addition of sesame to FDA’s “big nine” list of...

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Importing Food Products into the US (All You Need to Know)

In this post, we will cover a few important points about U.S. customs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ...

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