All Contaminants & residues articles – Page 3
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NewsBrazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
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NewsWhy monitoring contaminants in water and soil is rising up the food safety agenda
As climate pressures reshape European agriculture and reclaimed water use expands, food safety monitoring is entering a new phase. Advanced HRMS strategies, combined with routine testing and risk assessment frameworks, are giving regulators and industry the tools to protect trust in the food chain.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 3 – No Easy Way Out
Responsibility is rarely convenient, whether underwater or in food safety. In Part 3 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores the cost of compromise and confronting hard choices.
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NewsMarks & Spencer recalls Milk Chocolate Honeycomb snack over peanut contamination fears
Marks & Spencer has recalled its milk chocolate honeycomb after undeclared peanuts were identified, posing a potential health risk to allergy sufferers.
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NewsFDA expands US ground cinnamon recall amid lead contamination concerns
The FDA has widened its US recall of ground cinnamon products after detecting dangerous lead contamination. With several major brands affected, the agency is warning of potential health impacts and urging consumers to discard any listed products immediately.
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NewsBen’s Original recalls three rice products over stone contamination risk
Ben’s Original has recalled limited US batches of three rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were found in certain packs.
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NewsNew cloud-based AI food recall platform launched for safer, faster recalls
Marketpoint Recall has developed a cloud-based food recall platform designed to speed responses, ensure compliance and protect consumer trust.
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NewsILSI Europe introduces risk-based approach to manage mycotoxins in food
A new risk-based framework from ILSI Europe helps industry and regulators prioritise mycotoxin threats in wheat-based foods, supporting evidence-based mitigation strategies.
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EAT-Lancet report: Global food systems transformation could save 15 million lives
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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NewsUK foodborne disease surveillance strengthened as FSA concludes PATH-SAFE programme
PATH-SAFE delivered new tools, genomic data and stronger partnerships, transforming UK foodborne disease surveillance and shaping future national biosecurity strategy.
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls own-brand houmous products over E. coli contamination fears
E. coli fears prompt Sainsbury’s recall of two own-brand houmous lines, with shoppers urged not to consume products.
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NewsFrozen burrito bowls sold at Target recalled over undeclared shrimp
One Frozen LLC recalls over 57,000 Good & Gather burrito bowls sold at Target after reports of undeclared shrimp raise allergy risk concerns.
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NewsGlobal Glove Safety Day returns, warning of hidden food contamination risks
This year’s theme, “Don’t assume gloved hands are clean,” warns the food industry of hidden contamination risks and the dangers of blindly trusting protective gear.
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ArticleClosing the gaps in food inspection: smarter solutions for foreign body detection
Food recalls continue to make headlines, posing serious risks to consumer health and damaging brand reputation, sometimes irreparably. Despite metal detection being the long-standing industry standard for quality control, it is no longer sufficient on its own. Glen Oxborough, Business Manager – X-ray Inspection at Ishida Europe, explains why today’s ...
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NewsFDA expands shrimp recall amid cesium-137 contamination concerns
The FDA has broadened its recall of frozen shrimp from Aquastar and Kroger after traces of radioactive cesium-137 were found. More than 44,000 packages sold across multiple US retailers are affected.
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FDA recalls eggs linked to salmonella outbreak across 14 states
FDA recalls Country Eggs cage-free eggs after salmonella outbreak sickens 95 people across 14 US states.
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ArticleWhy the Walls ice cream recall is a wake-up call for food safety
When a labelling error forced Walls to recall thousands of ice creams, supply chains were disrupted and the incident attracted widespread attention across the UK. In this article, Pete Gillett of Marketpoint Recall explains the key lessons in food recall management and how smart preparation can help brands prevent costly ...
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NewsFDA warns consumers not to eat potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA has recalled Walmart’s Great Value raw frozen shrimp amid fears of radioactive caesium-137 contamination linked to shipments from Indonesian supplier BMS Foods.