All Hygiene, sanitation & environmental monitoring articles
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NewsSalmonella cases hit decade high in England
UK food businesses face renewed food safety pressure as Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain persistently high across England.
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ArticleThe forever challenge: how the food industry must rise to meet PFAS
Thousands of compounds, a compliance environment that shifts at both federal and state level, and exposure routes that begin long before food reaches a factory gate, PFAS were always going to be a difficult problem. What is becoming clearer is just how long the food industry will be living with them – and how much the science of detecting them will have to keep pace.
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News‘Forever Chemicals’ findings spark calls for tougher PFAS regulation in UK waters
Researchers urge tighter PFAS regulation after toxic chemicals were found across marine species, wastewater and coastal waters in the Solent.
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NewsResearchers develop AI-powered digital twin system for vineyard water management
International research team combines AI, satellite connectivity and extended reality to improve vineyard irrigation efficiency and crop traceability.
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NewsFood packaging may release 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food annually, report suggests
Global research suggests food packaging could release around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food each year, highlighting predictable exposure risks and prevention opportunities.
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NewsMPs urge PFAS restrictions in food packaging and cookware
UK MPs call for restrictions on PFAS in food packaging, cookware and agriculture amid concerns over contamination and human exposure.
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NewsOver 200 tonnes of unsafe food seized at UK border
More than 208 tonnes of unsafe food have been intercepted at the UK border by the Ashford Port Health Authority since November 2024.
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NewsHigh prenatal PFAS exposure linked to increased childhood asthma risk
Study of more than 11,000 Swedish children finds significantly higher asthma rates where mothers experienced very high PFAS exposure during pregnancy.
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NewsFSA unveils plan to modernise UK food regulation system
Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.
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NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
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NewsDetecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
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NewsNSF launches tiered UK food auditing service to support hygiene compliance
NSF unveils three-tier auditing programme to help UK hospitality and retail operators improve hygiene, manage risk and meet evolving regulations.
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NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
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NewsNanoplastics may increase Salmonella virulence, study warns
Researchers find nanoplastics from food packaging may boost Salmonella virulence and biofilm formation, raising emerging questions for food safety.
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NewsEuropean Commission’s JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin detection in food
JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin measurement, helping laboratories enhance food safety testing and protect consumers worldwide.
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NewsFoodborne antimicrobial resistance threat persists across Europe
EFSA and ECDC warn antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains high, threatening treatment effectiveness and reinforcing need for coordinated food supply chain action.
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NewsFSA issues warning on safe handling of contaminated raw pet food
FSA survey finds harmful bacteria in raw pet food, prompting urgent safe handling guidance to protect pets, owners and vulnerable groups from infection.
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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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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.