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Doing the right thing with allergen information
Victoria Cross, from Instinctif Partners, explores the need for change in allergen information provided not only on labels, but in restaurants and food vendors too.
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CDC report highlights Norovirus, Salmonella and restaurants as key
Dr David Acheson, President and CEO of the Acheson Group, analyses the recent CDC report which provides data about the foodborne disease outbreaks that occurred in the US in 2017.
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UK campaign raises concern over number of missed food inspections
Campaigners are warning of a “gaping hole” in the UK’s food safety regime, as figures have revealed that high numbers of food inspections are missed each year.
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YOUBITE, LLC recalls sausage products due to mislabelling
After a routine check, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) discovered that the details of the sausage casings were not declared on the product labels.
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England is “nowhere near” obesity goal, says CMO report
In her parting report, the CMO has called for action against junk food, including a ban on eating and drinking on public transport, in a bid to tackle obesity.
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Study assesses link between dried fruit and cancer risk
The California Prune Board urges further research into links between dried fruit consumption and reduced risk of some cancers.
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Flour recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
The J M Smucker Company has announced a recall of specific lots of Robin Hood® All Purpose Flour distributed and sold in the US due to possible E. coli contamination.
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FDA health educator’s nutrition toolkit now available
The toolkit provides resources that can help consumers understand the new Nutrition Facts label and how to use the information it provides to make informed food choices.
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Lipari Foods expands recent Listeria Monocytogenes contamination recall
The recall now includes Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Ham & Cheese Sandwiches.
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Study shows impact of 2’FL on gut microbiota and metabolite production
DuPont™ Care4U™ 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is said to have significant effects on the microbiota and metabolite production under simulated infant gut conditions.
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Ensuring safety with food grade lubricants
Andy Howard, Food Processing and Hygiene Segment Specialist at ROCOL, discusses the importance of using food grade lubricants in food manufacturing.
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Milkman jailed for diluting milk 24 years ago
The Supreme Court of India is said to have ruled that courts cannot show leniency for deviation from the standards of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
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Preventing antibiotic resistance through natural remedies
New Food attended the Pukka Herb event ‘Before we really need antibiotics, what are the healthy alternatives?’ to discover how natural options might help secure the future of antibiotics.
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All-purpose flour recalled due to possible E. coli 026 contamination
King Arthur Flour has recalled its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb. & 25 lb.) because of the potential presence of E. coli 026.
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Frozen blackberry product recalled
Cornerstone Premium Foods has issued a recall of a product containing frozen blackberries due to the potential of Norovirus contamination.
