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FDA launches ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements in baby food
As part of the 'Closer to Zero' plan, the FDA says it will work with the industry to adopt better practices and set action levels.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects, Salmonella, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert from a big UK retailer, as well as several foreign object related recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, foreign objects and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in the US, as well as the risk of glass and plastic pieces in the UK and Germany.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible metal and plastic contamination in the US and Canada.
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Can bacteriophages be used to destroy harmful bacteria in cheese?
A research team is investigating whether using bacteriophages is an effective way of preventing foodborne illness in certain cheese varieties.
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Leader needed for Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory
The new appointment will help cement the relationship between public health authorities and academia, one which is crucial in maintaining high food safety standards in Canada.
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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Salmonella in the US and Germany, and plastic and glass contamination in the UK.
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FDA writes to manufacturers over toxic contaminants in baby food
The FDA has reminded manufacturers of their responsibilities with regard to toxic elements in baby food as the administration sets out a plan to tackle the issue.
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Ultrasonic salad cleaning could help prevent disease outbreaks
It’s hoped the new technology could help prevent cases of foodborne disease like the E.Coli outbreak which swept the US in 2018.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Listeria monocytogenes in the US and Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in Canada.
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Food safety expert raises concern around home food selling
Food safety experts worry about a lack of compliance from home setups as many turn a hobby into a business during lockdown.
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Vikan launches flexible hygienic wall bracket solution
Hygienic cleaning tools and systems manufacturer Vikan has announced a range of new storage products which it says will help staff locate utensils even more quickly.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, glass pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over glass contamination in Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in the UK, US and Canada.
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Salmonella outbreak causes hundreds of cases and several deaths in UK
A Salmonella outbreak has swept the UK, causing nearly 500 people to fall ill with the bacteria and several products to be recalled from supermarket shelves.
