More Food safety & integrity – Page 6
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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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Asda recalls Mini Duck Spring Rolls over incorrect use-by date
Asda has recalled its Mini Duck Spring Rolls nationwide after an incorrect use-by date raised consumer safety concerns.
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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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ArticleThe tomato shockwave: how one Panorama story is causing massive shifts in a global supply chain
Food industry shockwaves generated by the Xinjiang-region tomato exposé last year have been significant; but Professor Chris Elliott has wider concerns that no one is talking about…
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Tesco recalls Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad over undeclared mustard allergen risk
Tesco has recalled a popular Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad after undeclared mustard posed a serious safety risk for allergy sufferers.
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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.
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NewsFirst confirmed death from alpha-gal meat allergy caused by tick bite
US researchers have confirmed the first fatality from alpha-gal meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite and delayed anaphylaxis.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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NewsUS regulators recall nearly one million Costco prosecco bottles over shattering risk
Nearly one million bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG are being recalled after reports of shattering.
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NewsHäagen-Dazs ice cream bars recall issued over undeclared wheat allergen error
Dreyer’s has recalled Häagen-Dazs mini ice cream bars after undeclared wheat was found, raising allergen safety concerns for consumers
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NewsThree tomato sauces recalled in US after botulism risk identified
Botulism concerns trigger a First and Last Bakery tomato sauce recall across the US, with shoppers urged to check and return affected jars.
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Lidl recalls cashew nuts over suspected glass contamination
Lidl GB has recalled a batch of roasted cashews from shelves after warnings that the nuts may contain hazardous glass fragments.
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ArticleThe spicy truth: uncovering cinnamon fraud in the EU market
When you dust a little cinnamon over your cappuccino, the last thing on your mind is fraud. However, scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have uncovered cases of mislabelling that could lead to potential health risks, as Project Coordinator Anastasia Vlachou reveals.
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Six dead in Listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta
Six people have died and 27 fallen ill following a listeria outbreak traced to precooked pasta from California supplier Nate’s Fine Foods.
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NewsHow HRMS is transforming contaminant detection in reclaimed water and food crops
As Europe embraces reclaimed water to sustain agriculture, scientists warn that trace contaminants may be entering soils and crops. Learn how advanced HRMS technology helps laboratories identify, quantify and control emerging risks to food safety and compliance.
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NewsHome Bargains recalls three Milka chocolate bars after allergens not listed in English
Home Bargains has withdrawn three Milka bars from sale after labels failed to list key allergens in English, sparking safety warnings.
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ArticleManaging PFAS in the food supply chain: insights from Agilent Technologies
PFAS contamination continues to challenge the food and beverage sector. Agilent Technologies’ Tarun Anumol and Lorna De Leoz discuss how innovation in testing and data management is helping laboratories protect product integrity and stay ahead of regulation.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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NewsTwo US candy bars recalled days before Halloween over nut cross-contamination
Zingerman’s recalls peanut and cashew candy bars in Michigan and New York after cross-contamination raises risk of severe allergic reactions.