Report says 95 percent of tested baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Tests of 168 baby foods from major manufacturers found 95 percent contained lead, 73 percent contained arsenic, 75 percent contained cadmium and 32 percent contained mercury.
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Peekay International Inc recalls dry apricot product
Peekay International Inc dry apricot products have been recalled due to undeclared levels of sulfites, discovered by testing from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food inspectors.
Mical Seafood Inc. expands recent histamine tuna recall
The previous Mical Seafood Inc recall from 2 October 2019 has been expanded to include products wholesaled in 23 states, due to potentially elevated levels of histamine.
Milk adulteration raids lead to violent attacks on the Punjab Food Authority
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has raided food and beverage production sites and seized thousands of kilograms worth of adulterated or ‘unsafe’ products.
Carlsberg unveils two paper bottle prototypes
During the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Carlsberg Group issued an update to the Green Fibre Bottle project, “the world’s first paper bottle for beer”.
Taco Bell recalls 2.3m pounds of beef due to “metal shaving” contamination
Taco Bell has stopped serving seasoned beef at restaurants across 21 US states over concerns the meat product may be contaminated with “metal shavings”.
Farmed fish diets could wipe out wild fish stocks in Asia and Africa
A report by the Changing Markets Foundation has found links between some of the world’s top supermarkets and illegal, unsustainable fishing operations.
Expansion of Washington industrial shellfish aquaculture ruled unlawful
A Federal Court has ruled that an Army Corps permit has failed to protect clean water and sufficiently assess cumulative environmental impacts.
California bans sale of chlorpyrifos
The "toxic" pesticide will be phased out by February 2020 in order to protect public health and brain development in children.
14 global cities commit to sustainable food policies
Fourteen global cities have committed to the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration, in order to promote and preserve the health of citizens and the planet.
Chris Elliott to take over New Food Twitter in LIVE debate on food fraud!
New Food is hosting a live Twitter debate on 23 October 2019 at 3pm BST to discuss: 'What's the hardest type of food fraud to detect?"
Redefining productivity and efficiency of UK farming systems
While the current approach to UK agricultural economics focuses on a growth in outputs and optimising inputs, the report states that a change in assessing the economics of food production is key.
UNFI recalls Arla Apetina Marinated Feta & Olives in Oil, Pitted
UNFI is voluntarily recalling cases of Arla Apetina Marinated Feta & Olives in Oil, Pitted, as the FDA has discovered some of the product may have been exposed to temperatures above refrigeration, causing a potential health risk.
Romer Labs expands UK food allergen analytical service with acquisition of FAC
The Food Allergen Centre (FAC) will be operated as a subsidiary of Romer Labs UK Ltd. under the name Romer Labs FAC.
What does Welsh agriculture look like post-Brexit?
As part of an exploration into Brexit and future agricultural policy, Head of Policy at SFT, Honor Eldridge, has detailed what the future might hold for Welsh farming post-Brexit.
