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Join the FDA’s Human Foods Program for a webinar on the latest Closer to Zero and food chemical safety updates to learn about efforts to reduce heavy metals in foods for babies and young children while maintaining access to nutritious foods that support healthy development.
To register, visit: fda.gov/food/workshops-meeti…
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The recalled alfalfa seed lot SAL2-24JB should no longer be available for sale; however, the recalled lot has an expiration date of 12/31/2029.
Sprout growers should check their inventory for any remaining product and throw them away. fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodb…
FDA welcomes participants to the 2026/2027 Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) benefit year. VQIP offers expedited review and entry of foods into the United States for eligible importers. fda.gov/food/importing-food-…
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Today, the @FDA announced two actions ending the authorizations for uses of three solvents as color additives or in the production of color additives: methylene chloride in inks for marking produce; and methylene chloride, ethylene dichloride and trichloroethylene in making annatto extract, paprika oleoresin and turmeric oleoresin. fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent…
Recalled broccoli seeds may have a long shelf life.
Consumers should check their homes for recalled products and throw them away.
Restaurants and retailers should not use or sell recalled broccoli sprouts or seeds.
See the advisory for more information: fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodb…
🍬🔍 Calling all Chief Candy Inspectors (aka parents)!
Before the kids dig in their Halloween goodies, check candy wrappers for tears, tiny pinholes, discoloration, or anything unusual. If something looks suspicious, toss it.
Empowered, informed parents are the first line of defense for their children's health.
That's what #MAHA is all about. 🎃
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Consumers should not buy or serve Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels, Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars due to a potentially fatal choking hazard.
Review the safety advisory for additional details: fda.gov/food/alerts-advisori…
🍬 Don't let allergens — or hidden ingredients — lurk in your kid's Halloween goodies. Check the treat before they eat!
🔍 Read food labels carefully for allergens and ingredients that could cause a reaction and help keep Halloween fun and safe!
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🎃 Throwing a spooktacular get-together?
From popcorn and chips to dips and party snacks, don't let sodium — or highly processed ingredients — sneak up on you or your guests. 🧂
Check the Nutrition Facts label, read the ingredient list, and balance your spread with fresh, whole-food options. fda.gov/food/nutrition-educa…
#EatRealFood
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Happy #NationalPumpkinDay! 🎃
Pumpkin is one of nature's real, whole foods — packed with nutrients and perfect for fall.
Think your pumpkin pie is the pick of the patch? Tell us your go-to ingredient! 👇
And don't forget food safety in the kitchen. 😉 fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve…
🛒🎃 What's haunting your grocery cart this Halloween?
Candy may get the spotlight, but the #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain movement is about more than one day, it's about building lasting habits for American families.
Load up on real foods like fruits, vegetables, and quality proteins to keep nutritious choices in the mix all season long. #EatRealFood
🧪 What's brewing in your beverage? Added sugars are hiding in more drinks than you think and reducing them is a key part of #MakingAmericaHealthyAgain.
Whether it's juice, soda, or something else, check the Nutrition Facts label. Know what's in your drink and choose better. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts…
🍎 Fruits. Proteins. Vegetables. Oh my! 🥕
Skip the ultra-processed snacks and build a monster snack this Halloween with real, whole foods the whole family can enjoy. 🎃
The Trump Administration is committed to helping American families get back to basics — real ingredients, real nutrition, real health.
Use the updated food guidance for inspiration and tell us what's on your monster snack! realfood.gov/
#EatRealFood
ALT A tray featuring creatively arranged fruits and vegetables resembling Halloween-themed monsters, such as spiders and ghosts, with an FDA logo in the corner. Text reads "Build a Monster Snack" against an orange background. Spider web decorations border the image.
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This Halloween, don't be spooked by the Nutrition Facts label!
Unmask what's really inside your food from added sugars to artificial ingredients and choose the best options for you and your family.
Empowered families make healthier choices. 💪 fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts…
ALT A graphic with the text "Unmask the label" at the top. Below, a food nutrition label details serving size, calories, and nutritional content, including fats, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, and sugars. Green hands with claw-like fingers surround the label. A small FDA logo is in the bottom right corner. A spiderweb design is in the top left corner.
Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled oysters from Little Wicomico Oyster Company.
See the safety alert for more information. fda.gov/food/alerts-advisori…
No tricks. Just facts.
This Halloween 🎃 👻, we're putting a festive twist on nutrition and food safety because healthy, informed families are at the heart of the Make America Healthy Again movement. 🍎🥕
Follow along for tips to make your Halloween real, whole, and full of good food. #EatRealFood
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Today, we released findings from our May 2026 in-country assessment of Indonesia’s Cs-137 import certification program for certain shrimp and spice products. The assessment found that certifying entities substantially met their responsibilities, and the FDA will continue to monitor implementation of the program.
For more information, read our update: fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent…
ALT A laptop displaying a document with the FDA logo. The text reads: "FDA releases In-Country Assessment Report on Cesium-137 Import Certification Program."
