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FDA FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule

January 30, 2026

Nutrition Info: Per serving 1 container; Sat Fat 18% Med; Sodium 37% High; Added Sugars 5% Low
FDA Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling

January 7, 2026

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FDA Food Labeling Allergen Update

November 19, 2025

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University Winter Break (Slow to Respond -- Holiday Break)

October 29, 2025

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THANKSGIVING BREAK (Slow to Respond -- Holiday Break)

October 22, 2025

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Nutrition Facts Labels and Required Key Elements

September 3, 2025

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FDA to Revoke 52 Obsolete Standards of Identity for Food Products

July 17, 2025

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FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling

May 21, 2025

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Food Safety School at the NC Food Innovation Lab

January 13, 2026

From: Food Safety Processors
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Join Us for the 2025 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference!

October 16, 2025

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Food Safety Training for Frontline Employees

October 6, 2025

From: Food Safety Processors
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N.C. Food Safety School

July 23, 2025

From: Food Safety Processors
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Keeping Apples Safe in the Packing House Workshops

July 16, 2025

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Implementing the Final Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule Workshops

March 27, 2025

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Build the Connection Across All Stages of Life! Celebrate Week 4 of National Nutrition Month

March 26, 2025

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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FDA Extends Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule

March 21, 2025

From: Food Safety Processors
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Navigating NC Food Regulations for Value-Added Foods

March 20, 2025

From: Food Safety Processors
Explore the connection between food and culture. #NationalNutritionMonth
Explore the Connection Between Food and Culture! Celebrate Week 3 of National Nutrition Month

March 19, 2025

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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