All Contaminants & residues articles – Page 2
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NewsEFSA mercury seafood consumption survey reveals EU consumer risk awareness
EFSA study finds frequent intake of high-mercury fish across Europe while consumer understanding of health risks lags behind recognised benefits.
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NewsInfant formula recall expands as FSA urges parents to check supplies
FSA urges parents to check infant formula as global recall widens over cereulide contamination linked to products from multiple manufacturers.
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OpinionMycotoxins: the silent, escalating threat to global food security
Amid the countless prominent effects of climate change lies a growing problem that’s been sidelined and misunderstood for too long. Professor Chris Elliott reveals why we must collectively sharpen up our approach to tackling mycotoxins in our food.
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NewsUK Government introduces first national PFAS plan targeting ‘forever chemicals’
UK Government launches first PFAS Plan to cut exposure, assess food packaging risks and consult on statutory drinking water limits.
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NewsEFSA assesses pathogen growth risks in meat intended for freezing
EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen risks in meat destined for freezing.
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NewsFDA warns of botulism risk as recalled canned tuna 'inadvertently' returns to US shelves
The FDA has issued a fresh warning after recalled canned tuna linked to botulism risk was accidentally redistributed to US retailers.
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News13k pounds of chicken recalled in seven US states over listeria concerns
US foodservice supplier Suzanna’s Kitchen pulls ready-to-eat chicken over listeria contamination concerns, urging operators across seven states to remove affected stock.
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Nestlé issues infant formula advisory information following global recall linked to cereulide risk
Nestlé has issued an infant formula advisory after a global recall, outlining a potential cereulide risk and guidance for parents and caregivers.
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NewsUS chocolatier Spring & Mulberry recalls mint chocolate bar nationwide over potential Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry has issued a voluntary nationwide recall after routine testing flagged potential Salmonella contamination in a batch of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar.
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NewsEU targets PFAS with stricter drinking water monitoring regulations
Mandatory EU monitoring of PFAS in drinking water begins, forcing member states to test supplies, act on breaches and protect public health.
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NewsNestlé recalls several SMA infant formula products over cereulide toxin risk
Nestlé’s precautionary UK recall spans multiple SMA infant formula products after a potential cereulide toxin was identified in specific batches.
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NewsFSA highlights widespread Christmas food safety mistakes and how to avoid them
New FSA research exposes risky festive kitchen habits and sets out practical food safety steps to protect diners this Christmas.
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ArticleA Food Safety Carol: the reckoning of CD Screege
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the ...
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NewsDisaronno Originale recalled in England and Scotland over glass contamination risk
Illva Saronno S.p.A has recalled selected 700ml bottles of Disaronno Originale after the potential presence of glass fragments was identified in several batches sold in England and Scotland.
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ArticlePanorama’s PFAS wake-up call: why the UK food industry must act now
The BBC Panorama episode on ‘forever chemicals’ has put PFAS contamination in UK food under the spotlight. Here’s why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore it.
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NewsIron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in crops
New study finds iron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS forever chemicals entering radishes from contaminated soil, offering food producers a promising mitigation tool.
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ArticlePlastic chewing gum: a hidden health threat to young consumers
Despite acknowledgement of the negative environmental impact of discarded gum, impacts on health have largely gone unreported. Here, Cuong Cao from Queen’s University Belfast and founder of Nuud Keir Carnie relay startling study results quantifying the levels of microplastics leached into the body from these polymer gums, highlighting the need ...
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ArticleMycotoxins in jam - why Theresa May’s “scrape the mould” method isn’t entirely misguided
The debated topic of what to do with mouldy jam was ignited following an off-hand remark from UK Prime Minister Theresa May several years ago. Finding a surprising lack of research on the matter, Alexandra Schamann and Rudolf Krska now share findings from a recent Austrian study that sheds light ...
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ArticleDetection technology innovations today are preparing the food safety landscape of tomorrow
Food safety's technological transformation accelerated in 2025, explains Yannick Verry from Informa Markets, driven by evolving contamination threats and looming regulatory compliance deadlines that expose critical gaps in traditional detection methods.