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  • FDA Launches Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool
    Mar 21 2025

    The launch of the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool on March 20, 2025, marks a milestone in the FDA’s efforts to enhance food safety through transparency. By consolidating and making accessible information on chemical contaminant levels, the tool empowers consumers to make informed choices and supports the food industry in maintaining high safety standards. Its detailed nature, with 301 records and specific examples like Aflatoxin in milk, underscores its potential to be a practical resource for stakeholders.

    https://www.hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/index.cfm?set=contaminant-levels

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    13 min
  • Operation Stork Speed
    Mar 18 2025

    ​Operation Stork Speed is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiative aimed at enhancing the safety, quality, and availability of infant formula. Announced on March 18, 2025, its key actions include initiating the first comprehensive nutrient review since 1998, increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants, extending personal importation policies, and collaborating with scientific bodies to research health outcomes associated with formula feeding. These measures aim to ensure infants receive safe and nutritious formula, addressing both domestic production standards and international import regulations.

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    15 min
  • Project 451 - Combating Digital Information Challenges
    Mar 8 2025

    Project 451 is a new initiative focused on preserving access to information and combating censorship in the digital age. The project aims to archive primary sources, create searchable timelines of important events, and incorporate diverse perspectives through reader contributions. It also emphasizes analyzing historical information in contrast to today's intellectuals. Ultimately, Project 451 strives to make remembering easier and expose dishonesty.

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    17 min