Tidbits October 2016

What fruit is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration that has its seeds on the outside?
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The only fruit that has its seeds on the outside is the strawberry.  FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.  It’s also time for food facilities to re-register!  Under section 102 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, all domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or store food, food ingredients, pet foods, or dietary supplements are required to renew their registration with the FDA every even-numbered year.  Re-registration must be done between October 1 and December 31!