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Marks & Spencer recalls Milk Chocolate Honeycomb snack over peanut contamination fears
Marks & Spencer has recalled its milk chocolate honeycomb after undeclared peanuts were identified, posing a potential health risk to allergy sufferers.
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FDA expands US ground cinnamon recall amid lead contamination concerns
The FDA has widened its US recall of ground cinnamon products after detecting dangerous lead contamination. With several major brands affected, the agency is warning of potential health impacts and urging consumers to discard any listed products immediately.
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Operation OPSON: the world’s annual stress-test for food crime is sending a louder alarm than ever
The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health.
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Ben’s Original recalls three rice products over stone contamination risk
Ben’s Original has recalled limited US batches of three rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were found in certain packs.
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New cloud-based AI food recall platform launched for safer, faster recalls
Marketpoint Recall has developed a cloud-based food recall platform designed to speed responses, ensure compliance and protect consumer trust.
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West Virginia food dye ban faces first legal challenge
West Virginia’s pioneering ban on six synthetic food dyes is under legal challenge from the International Association of Colour Manufacturers. The law, supported by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is being phased in across schools and commercial food sales, with…
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ILSI Europe introduces risk-based approach to manage mycotoxins in food
A new risk-based framework from ILSI Europe helps industry and regulators prioritise mycotoxin threats in wheat-based foods, supporting evidence-based mitigation strategies.
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PFAS in food: regulations, analytical challenges and case studies
3 October 2025 | By Waters Corporation
Join Waters experts as they explore EU regulations on PFAS in food, analytical challenges across complex matrices, and case studies with renowned food testing labs.
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Silent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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FSA opens consultation on BPA food packaging ban
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on banning BPA and related chemicals in food packaging to safeguard public health.
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UK foodborne disease surveillance strengthened as FSA concludes PATH-SAFE programme
PATH-SAFE delivered new tools, genomic data and stronger partnerships, transforming UK foodborne disease surveillance and shaping future national biosecurity strategy.
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Walmart pasta meals pulled amid listeria outbreak
The USDA has issued a public health alert after Walmart Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce tested positive for listeria.
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Utz Brands to eliminate FD&C colours from all products by 2027
Utz Brands has pledged to remove all FD&C colours from its snack portfolio by the end of 2027, joining a growing number of US food manufacturers moving toward cleaner-label, additive-free products.
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BSI launches new ISO food safety standards to strengthen global supply chain resilience
BSI has issued seven updated ISO 22000 food safety standards, including new requirements for retail, wholesale and a certifiable management system, strengthening global supply chain resilience.
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Process NIR in food manufacturing: from calibration to confidence
Process NIR in food manufacturing is transforming quality control. Real-time insights, cross-team collaboration, and unified strategies help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and build trust in production decisions.
