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Recall roundup: Listeria alerts and lead contamination
This week's recall roundup contains product recalls from the US, UK and Germany, where a Listeria alert and lead contamination have been reported.
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Large spate of cat deaths gives cause for food recall
An alarming number of felines have fallen ill with a rare disease thought to be linked to a brand of cat food recalled by the FSA.
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Webinar: How to select the correct metal detector
Mettler-Toledo hosts an educational webinar (13th July, 8am and 4pm, BST) providing expert tips on how to invest in the right metal detection solution
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Lessons must be learned from FSA’s failed Russell Hume investigation
Professor Chris Elliott urges government to give the NFCU more authority when it comes to investigating cases of food crime and argues that the unit could have prevented the Russell Hume case from collapsing.
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Feature Partnership: Getting it right – the global allergy maze
Jürgen Schlösser takes a close look at the IFS Food Standard and considers how pending guidance around allergen safety management will offer further clarity to producers and safer food for those with allergies.
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Small fisheries pose biggest bycatch threat to dolphins says new study
The scientists behind the study do however acknowledge that this is not an easy issue for the fishing industry to fix, and have recognised that conservations efforts must be “realistic”.
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ACI to open new EU office in Brussels
The association hopes the expansion into Brussels will enable it to provide regulatory advice in both the UK and the EU for a newly regulated industry.
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FSS publishes report on beef mince after survey finds E.coli in samples
The Scottish food safety authority has published the report after a 2019 survey found dangerous pathogens present in some beef mince samples.
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Supermarket recalls announced across the UK
Supermarket recalls have dominated this week's roundup, with Listeria, Salmonella, and foreign objects a cause for concern.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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Professor Susan Jebb appointed Chair of FSA
Professor Susan Jebb was a major contributor to the landmark report on obesity in 2007 and is currently an advisor to the National Food Strategy.
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Supermarkets “lagging behind” when it comes to chicken welfare
The report released by The Humane League has laid down the gauntlet to supermarkets, with Managing Director Vicky Bond accusing the retailers of “lagging behind”.
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Video: Strengthen food safety with Intertek Alchemy’s training solutions
Watch this video to learn how to strengthen food safety using Intertek Alchemy's training solutions.
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Research: Overcoming food safety training challenges: data analysis & insights from the global food safety training survey
Download new insights from the Global Food Safety Training Survey, illuminating best practices to meet your evolving training needs.
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Whitepaper: Building a mature food safety culture: A guide to meeting GFSI culture standards
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