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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.
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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.
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YOUBITE, LLC recalls sausage products due to mislabelling
After a routine check, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) discovered that the details of the sausage casings were not declared on the product labels.
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FDA health educator’s nutrition toolkit now available
The toolkit provides resources that can help consumers understand the new Nutrition Facts label and how to use the information it provides to make informed food choices.
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Lipari Foods expands recent Listeria Monocytogenes contamination recall
The recall now includes Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Ham & Cheese Sandwiches.
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US tariffs on EU imports could impact spirits market
The World Trade Organization has approved US levies worth $7.5 billion on EU imports.
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All-purpose flour recalled due to possible E. coli 026 contamination
King Arthur Flour has recalled its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb. & 25 lb.) because of the potential presence of E. coli 026.
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FDA releases recall chapter of Draft Guidance for Industry
The FDA has released chapter 14 of its Draft Guidance for Industry document, which focuses on developing sufficient recall plans.
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Annual IFSAC report on the sources of foodborne illness released
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration has released its most recent report about the origins of foodborne illness in the US.
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Tuna products recalled
Mical Seafood Inc. has recalled a number of tuna products because of potentially elevated levels of histamine.
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Hepatitis A: Serious, reportable, but preventable
Dr David Acheson, President and CEO of the Acheson Group, explores the rise in Hepatitis A outbreaks in the US and highlights the risk assessments key to future prevention.
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Worldwide recall of vitamin and mineral supplements
Cellect Products Inc. and Oglethorpe Ltd. are voluntarily recalling vitamin and mineral supplement products due to unsafe levels of arsenic and lead.
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McDonald’s joins the plant revolution
Dr Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University, takes a look at how and why McDonald's is entering the plant-based market with its pilot of the 'PLT sandwich.'
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FDA launches FDA-TRACK dashboard
The FDA has developed a food safety dashboard to track FSMA progress and regulation of recalls.
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US and Japan agree initial trade deal with focus on agriculture
The US and Japan have agreed an initial trade deal that will reduce or remove tariffs on traded food products.
