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FDA calls for the papaya industry to improve practice
The FDA has issued a letter calling on all sectors of the papaya industry to take actions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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Meat supplier admits fabricating E.coli test results
The owner of New England Meat Packing, LLC, has pleaded guilty to falsifying numerous E. coli test results.
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Honey and wild salmon used to trace lead in the environment
Scientists have been able to trace sources of lead (and other metals) by analysing the presence of lead isotopes in honey and Pacific salmon.
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CFS files lawsuit against FDA
The CFS has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for its "failure to establish a programme to rapidly detect foodborne illness outbreaks".
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FDA provides guidance for new units of measurement
The units of measurement for folate, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E in the US need to be changed by 2021.
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UK told to accept US food standards in trade deal
The head of America’s farming lobby has said that if Britain wants a trade deal with the US, it must accept American food standards.
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Farmers and conservationists challenge pesticide approval
Four organisations representing farmers and conservationists have challenged EPA's approval of the pesticide, XtendiMax.
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Precautionary recall of baby spinach announced
Dole Fresh Vegetables has recalled its baby spinach due to the potential risk of salmonella.
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Can CBD help treat health conditions or is it the placebo effect?
The popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) has surged, not just in the food and beverage industry, but across many other sectors, due to consumer beliefs that it can help treat certain aliments and illnesses. But many are questioning these claims, suggesting further investigation over CBD’s effects and perceived benefits are required.
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Industrial hemp market to be dominated by North America
Despite unfavorable lawsuits about growing industrial hemp in the US, North America will command the industrial hemp market.
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Plastic found in cookie packaging prompts recall
A recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has been initiated due to potential plastic in the packaging.
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Healthy competition bodes well for the corn-based ingredients market
New analysis shows the corn-based ingredients market is being driven by favourable supply-demand dynamics.
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FDA 2019 public meeting announcement
In a bid to modernise food standards of identity, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public meeting to be held on the 27th September 2019.
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Shifting consumer trends result in growth of non-alcoholic beer market
Changing taste preferences will propel growth of the non-alcoholic beer market in Germany and the US.
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New technique improves uptake of cannabis-infused liquids
A new technique in THC water solubility offers improvements in the uptake of cannabis-infused liquids.
