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Remote importer inspections to be conducted by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking measures to temporarily conduct remote importer inspections under FSVP due to COVID-19.
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Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban consumption of cats and dogs
In February 2020, following the outbreak of the zoonotic coronavirus (COVID-19), China introduced a law that banned the consumption of wild animals, and Shenzhen has now expanded this to include pets such as cats and dogs.
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FAO and WHO report rise in foodborne diseases related to Vibrio species
The FAO/WHO assessment revealed that there have been a series of pandemic outbreaks of V. parahaemolyticus foodborne illnesses due to the consumption of seafood and outbreaks have occurred in regions of the world where it was previously unreported.
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Recall roundup: Waitrose croissants, Lidl juice, vodka sauce
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Report highlights root cause analysis as key to prevent foodborne illnesses
Root cause analysis is a systematic method of problem-solving that can be used to determine the underlying reasons for how and why an event (such as product contamination or foodborne illness outbreak) occurred.
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Recall roundup: enoki and dried mushrooms, pet treats and cheese
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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‘WWOOFing’ during COVID-19: A risk some US farmers won’t take
The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) programme connects volunteers to work alongside farmers across the world, but COVID-19 social distancing and isolation has presented new challenges. Tyler A. McNeil investigates
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Food sector regulation: preventing coronavirus 2.0
Rob Tymowski, Managing Director at Livingstone, provides a primer of the food industry’s regulatory agencies and related frameworks, and how their future of regulation could be essential in preventing another pandemic.
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Recall roundup: hash browns, lasagne, herbal supplement and Lindt chocolate
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Agroknow offers food safety platform to ensure supply chain safety
The company is offering the global food safety platform for free to assist with companies that are seeking alternative suppliers for their disrupted supply chains during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The benefits of non-perishables in a pandemic crisis
Companies across the world are having to create contingency plans and react to changes in demand as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Here, Tyler A. McNeil takes a look at the Kellogg Company's response to a soar in demand for non-perishable items.
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How is coronavirus affecting the global food & beverage industry? Live updates
What measures is the global food & beverage industry taking in response to the COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
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Recall roundup: clover sprouts, salmon products and shrimp
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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FDA and USDA issue COVID-19 guidance and steps for US food sector
The FDA has introduced a temporary policy for FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) supplier verification onsite audit requirements, and the USDA has issued a statement to stakeholders with information about its support for food businesses.
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COVID-19: should the food industry be concerned?
With advice from government bodies, industry consortia and workplace authorities looking to prevent further impact caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, New Food’s Sam Mehmet reflects on the outbreak and its repercussions for the food and beverage sector.