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NewsThousands of pizza and focaccia breads recalled in US over metal contamination
Bakkavor recalls thousands of pizza and focaccia products across 10 US states after ingredient contamination raises potential risk of metal fragments.
NewsGFSI launches updated framework to strengthen global food safety culture
New GFSI position paper introduces refined framework to help organisations globally embed measurable food safety culture and drive continuous improvement worldwide.
NewsFSA unveils plan to modernise UK food regulation system
Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.
ArticleTurning data into insight: GFSI panel examines AI’s role in food safety risk detection
Food safety leaders at GFSI Vancouver say AI and advanced analytics are transforming how companies detect and prevent risks across global supply chains.
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ArticleHarnessing technology and innovation to ensure safe food for all
Technology is transforming food safety. Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson and Franck Pandiani of GFSI explain why digital tools, AI, and real-time data are now essential to protect consumers and streamline supply chains.
OpinionThe Great SPS Reset – what it means for farmers, food businesses and consumers
The announcement that the UK and the EU are moving towards a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement represents, in Professor Chris Elliott’s opinion, one of the most significant developments in UK food policy since Brexit.
NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
NewsDetecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
NewsCounterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
NewsEuropean Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.
NewsNSF launches tiered UK food auditing service to support hygiene compliance
NSF unveils three-tier auditing programme to help UK hospitality and retail operators improve hygiene, manage risk and meet evolving regulations.
NewsGovernment launches consultation on statutory guidance to improve allergy safety in schools
Proposals would require schools to stock adrenaline injectors, train staff and implement allergy policies, strengthening safety across the school food system.
NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
NewsNanoplastics may increase Salmonella virulence, study warns
Researchers find nanoplastics from food packaging may boost Salmonella virulence and biofilm formation, raising emerging questions for food safety.
NewsFDA upgrades frozen blueberries recall to Class I over listeria concern
More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries recalled across US and Canada after listeria detection triggers highest-risk FDA action.
ArticleUnpacking the evolving science of pathogen persistence in food processing environments
Even the most robust sanitation programmes cannot fully eliminate pathogen persistence. As biofilms, harbourage sites and genomic surveillance reshape what manufacturers know about contamination risk, persistence is emerging as one of the defining tests of modern food safety.
NewsCultivated beef shows mixed allergy risks to conventional meat
New research finds cultivated beef could reduce common meat allergens but heighten alpha-gal allergy responses, spotlighting emerging risks as commercialisation approaches globally.
NewsBia Analytical launches Cocoa Consortium to strengthen fraud detection and transparency
New initiative aims to improve cocoa supply chain transparency amid sustained market volatility and authenticity risks.
NewsEuropean Commission’s JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin detection in food
JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin measurement, helping laboratories enhance food safety testing and protect consumers worldwide.
NewsFoodborne antimicrobial resistance threat persists across Europe
EFSA and ECDC warn antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains high, threatening treatment effectiveness and reinforcing need for coordinated food supply chain action.