Dan Flynn

Editor Dan Flynn is a Northern Colorado-based writer and editor with more more than 15 years of food safety experience. As a public affairs professional, he worked with government and regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. His c

Brashears gets confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety appointment

If confirmed to again serve as USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears said she will enter the job as she left it — as a scientist with her

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Nov 2025

Brashears gets confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety appointment

Pause in bird flu outbreak is over as commercial and backyard flocks have been hit hard

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reports that after a summer pause, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has returned in significant numbers. Since Sept. 1, another 3.88

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Oct 2025

Pause in bird flu outbreak is over as commercial and backyard flocks have been hit hard

National Chicken Council comments suggest that processed chicken isn’t an ultra-processed food

Before “ultra-processed foods” can be restricted or eliminated, there’s going to have to be a definition for “ultra-processed foods.” Sounds simple enough. California and one or two other states

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Oct 2025

National Chicken Council comments suggest that processed chicken isn’t an ultra-processed food

Health freedom group wants to use government’s words on dietary supplements

The libertarian health freedom organization, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA, is petitioning the FDA to approve 118 nutrient–disease health claims drawn from the government’s own scientific

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Oct 2025

Health freedom group wants to use government’s words on dietary supplements

In Congress: Attempt to resurrect MCOOL for beef

At least in part for food safety reasons, consumers prefer to know where their food is coming from. The origin of beef and other meats has eluded American consumers over

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Oct 2025

In Congress: Attempt to resurrect MCOOL for beef

State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

Two years into suing the State of Montana over food safety gaps, Jeffrey P. Havens has learned that state District Court Judge Christopher D. Abbott has dismissed his case “with

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Oct 2025

State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to “expedite discussions and break the current impasse” to settle the “Busload of Lawyers” case brought by his state 20 years ago. Stitt has filed

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Oct 2025

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

As November approaches, with the federal government shutdown now in its third week, suspension of food stamps for the hungry is becoming increasingly likely. There was sufficient federal funding in

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Oct 2025

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Meat and poultry processing facilities received a reprieve when EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed a final action on Aug. 28 to withdraw a 2024 proposed rule that would have revised

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Oct 2025

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

Rentokil is the world’s largest pest control company, operating in 90 countries worldwide. Its 2024 State of the Rodent Report is out. If you don’t like rats, this

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Oct 2025

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

The First Judicial District Court in Montana is the venue for the ongoing dispute that pits a former state commercial food safety officer against several assistant attorney generals. It may

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Oct 2025

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors

As it becomes more common for states also to restrict various food additives, it is not surprising that one has gotten itself sued. The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM)

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Oct 2025

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors

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Dan Flynn

Brashears gets confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety appointment

Pause in bird flu outbreak is over as commercial and backyard flocks have been hit hard

National Chicken Council comments suggest that processed chicken isn’t an ultra-processed food

Health freedom group wants to use government’s words on dietary supplements

In Congress: Attempt to resurrect MCOOL for beef

State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors