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Metal contamination sparks Class I recall of over 1,000 pounds of ground beef
Ada Valley is urgently recalling its frozen ready-to-eat ground beef due to metal contamination, affecting shipments in five US states.
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FSMA 204, psychoactive compounds and more: food safety insights from IAFP 2025
As IAFP 2025 draws to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell highlights four key sessions that shaped this year’s vital food safety discussions.
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Tesco recalls three meal deal items over Salmonella contamination fears
Tesco recalls chilled pasta salads after detecting Salmonella in routine tests, warning customers not to eat affected items.
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Tuna products recalled across seven US states over listeria contamination risk
Reser’s Fine Foods recalls tuna salad products sold in seven US states over listeria risk linked to contaminated breadcrumbs.
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Waitrose recalls Indian Takeaway for 2 over undeclared sesame and soya allergens
Waitrose and Partners is recalling its Indian Takeaway for 2 packs after some were mispacked with spring rolls containing undeclared sesame and soya.
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FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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Popular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk
The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s Scotch Eggs due to Salmonella risk, urging consumers to return affected batches for a full refund.
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Study finds glass bottles contain far more microplastics in drinks than plastic bottles
French researchers discover glass bottles shed significantly more microplastics into drinks than plastic or metal packaging.
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ROCOL becomes first to receive NSF’s new PFAS-free certification for lubricants
ROCOL has become the first company to receive NSF’s PFAS free certification for its FOODLUBE lubricants—marking a major step forward in food safety and sustainability.
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Deadly Listeria outbreak in US triggers recall of chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals
FreshRealm recalls chicken fettuccine Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger after 17 listeria cases, including three deaths and one foetal loss.
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Lidl hash browns recalled over metal contamination and choking risk
Lidl recalls a batch of its Harvest Basket Hash Browns after they were found to possibly contain metal pieces, posing a serious choking hazard to consumers.
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Nearly two million eggs recalled in US over Salmonella risk
August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozen eggs sold across nine US states after Salmonella outbreak sickens 79 and hospitalises 21.
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Coca-Cola recall Topo Chico over contamination concerns at Costco
Coca-Cola has recalled Topo Chico Mineral Water sold at Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana due to potential bacterial contamination.
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FDA tomato recall upgraded over salmonella risk linked to serious illness and death
The FDA has upgraded the 2025 tomato recall linked to salmonella contamination to Class I risk, warning of serious health dangers including death.
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New graphene oxide coating could enable PFAS-free food packaging
Northwestern University startup unveils graphene oxide coating that offers enhanced strength and barrier protection, and could be used to create sustainable, PFAS-free food packaging.
