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FDA finds interesting results in herb sampling assignment
The FDA has provided an update for its microbiological surveillance sampling: FY18-19 fresh herbs (cilantro, basil and parsley) assignment.
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Why Brazilian specialty coffee is thriving
It seems that hard work has paid off for Brazilian coffee producers, who have enjoyed high volumes of trade in this year of trouble and uncertainty.
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Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $110.5 million for price fixing chickens
Chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has agreed to pay $110.5 million in a plea agreement over price fixing.
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Recall roundup: salmonella contaminations causing headaches for businesses
New Food’s weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe finds salmonella to be the main culprit in Canada.
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Possible glass contamination in Texas meat bowl products
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with glass.
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Industry traders call for alcohol tariffs to be abolished
A group of 18 drinks associations from the US, UK and Europe is calling for tariffs to be lifted from alcohol beverages, after recent data highlighted severe detriment to trade.
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CFS adds further weight to USDA lawsuit re GMO labelling
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) in the United States has filed an amended complaint challenging the USDA’s ruling about genetically engineered seeds, as an addendum to their original lawsuit filed in July 2020.
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The FDA finds likely source to contaminated red onions
CDC announces end of red onion Salmonella outbreak, but FDA is continuing its investigation and has issued warnings and advice for both consumers and industry.
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Important updates for retail managers and food employees!
The FDA has revised its Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses and promote good cleanliness among workers.
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Recall roundup: Possible pathogen contamination in the UK, USA and Canada
Possible pathogen contamination remains a key cause for cautionary recalls in the UK, USA and Canada.
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Subway’s cake
COVID-19 has not been kind to restaurants, as we know. But for Subway restaurants, the problems are continuing.
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Newlat Food throws hat in the ring to acquire Hovis
The Italian firm, Newlat Food, has announced its interest in purchasing the world-renowned British bread brand, Hovis.
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Recall roundup: hygiene breach, bacteria, incorrect labelling, and more…
New Food's weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe.
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Double digits fall ill with Salmonella in North America
Wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Here, New Food provides a summary of the investigation.
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US continues to reduce calorie and sugar consumption from drinks
A new report in the United States highlights definite progress towards a collaborative national goal to reduce the number of calories and sugar Americans consume from beverages.
