Go Raw Recalls Cat Food Due to Low Thiamine Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall initiated by Go Raw LLC, a pet food manufacturer.

The recall involves a single lot of the company's Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Nuggets, which may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). The issue was identified following an investigation prompted by a reported pet illness.

Low thiamine levels can be particularly harmful to cats, potentially leading to a deficiency of this essential nutrient. Such a deficiency can affect the cat's overall...

Pastured Poultry Producers Urge FDA to Align "Pasture-Raised" Egg Labeling with USDA Standards

A trade group representing pastured poultry farmers is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify how the term "pasture raised" can be used on egg cartons, saying current rules allow consumers to be misled.

The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association ( APPPA ) is requesting the FDA to align egg labeling requirements for the "pasture-raised" claim with the existing definition used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for poultry.

Pasture-Raised Poultry Clearly Defined by the USDA

Following a 2023 petition defining pasture-raised, with over 16,000 comments supporting distinction from 'free-range', the USDA maintains a clear, enforceable standard for...

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for OTC Injectable Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS). The agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Ivomec may be effective for the prevention of infestations caused by NWS larvae (myiasis) in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or when a wound appears, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its...

NCC Comments on Definition of “Ultra-Processed Foods”

In response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for information to assist in developing a uniform definition of “ultra-processed foods,” NCC yesterday submitted detailed comments expressing recommendations and concerns.

NCC expressed general concerns about a classification system and contends that FDA and USDA should bolster existing frameworks and consumer education as science evolves instead of pursuing a classification system at all. However, should the Agencies choose to move forward with a classification system, NCC urges the use of a uniform, science-based approach...

FDA Conditionally Approves First Drug for Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm 

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days. Dectomax-CA1 is conditionally approved for use only in cattle. 

“We understand the urgency with which America’s farmers and ranchers are asking for tools to fight New World screwworm,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Today’s conditional approval – the first in the U.S. for NWS – shows our dedication to rapidly advancing important animal medicines when they are needed most. We...

FDA Deems 52 Food Standards Obsolete, Proposes Their Repeal

On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a direct final rule revoking 52 food standards that the agency deemed obsolete and unnecessary. The food standards relate to canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, macaroni products, fish and shellfish, and dressings and flavorings.

If approved, the rule will repeal standards for 11 types of canned fruits and vegetables that are no longer sold in U.S. grocery stores, including seven standards for fruits that are artificially sweetened with saccharin or sodium saccharin...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #13

Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.

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Sugar On the Chopping Block for SNAP Program Following MAHA Commission

On May 22, US President Donald Trump spoke alongside Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and others during a MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] Commission Event. 

“We’re on track to sign multiples of SNAP waivers to get junk food and sugary drinks out of our food stamp system,” said the USDA’s Rollins. Rollins signed the first waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Nebraska, Indiana, and Iowa, she said during her speech...