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South African Bureau of Standards published new standard for chilled finfish, crustaceans, and marine molluscs

October 21, 2022

The requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, transportation, storage, and quality of chilled finfish, marine molluscs, and crustaceans, as well as products derived therefrom, that are intended for human...

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Maximum Ochratoxin A Levels in Specific Foods Updated by the EU

October 19, 2022

Regulation (EU) 2022/1370, which amends Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 and adds maximum values (MLS) for ochratoxin A in specific foods, was published by the European Commission on August 5, 2022....

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Active ingredients of pesticides are striking the EU fruit market: stated by exclusive lab reports

October 18, 2022

By Siddhi Joshi While everyone was suffering through Monday blues, LA UNIÓ Llauradora published the reports which suggested the presence of active ingredients of banned pesticides in the oranges &...

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Sweden: More than 50 people have fallen ill in an outbreak of Salmonella

October 18, 2022

The cause of a widespread Salmonella outbreak in Sweden that has sickened more than 50 people is still unknown. From September 17 to October 5, a total of 54 confirmed...

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USDA has future plans to consider whether Salmonella in chicken should be dealt with

October 17, 2022

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has today published a proposed regulatory framework for a novel approach to manage Salmonella contamination in...

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Dutch retailer Jumbo is now recalling all Kinder Schoko-Bons due to the presence of Salmonella

October 17, 2022

Supermarket Jumbo mistakenly put Schoko-Bons of the Kinder brand on a few shelves, while products from that factory had just been recalled because of salmonella. Jumbo is now recalling all...

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Public health alert from USDA over E. coli found in ground beef.

October 16, 2022

Concerns have been raised by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that some FBS Hudson "Frank's Butcher Shop Ground Beef" may contain E....

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Hepatitis A public health risk associated with frozen berries grows to 15 in New Zealand

October 16, 2022

Frozen blueberries imported from Serbia have recently been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak in New Zealand that has affected at least 15 people. Hepatitis A virus exclusively infects humans,...

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Consumers may pay extra costs on dairy products and meat to meet cow and sheep burp tax to curb emissions

October 12, 2022

The government of New Zealand on Tuesday suggested charging the greenhouse gases that farm animals produce when they urinate and burp as part of a strategy to combat climate change....

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Texas Pete hot sauce is facing a lawsuit because it is produced in North Carolina rather than Texas.

October 11, 2022

Did you know Texas Pete hot sauce is made in North Carolina? Well, a Los Angeles man says he didn’t, and now he has filed a class action lawsuit against...

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Qatar: Health Ministry Warns against Consuming Indian Shrimp

October 9, 2022

Based on the findings of the study conducted in the Ministry's food laboratories, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) advises against ingesting fresh and frozen shrimp from India since some...

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Following the UK, the EU plan to abolish best before the date in food products to reduce food waste

October 7, 2022

Concern over food waste is expanding globally. Food is wasted for a variety of reasons, including high serving sizes, patron rejection, and poor produce. Best before labels are gaining prominence...

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FDA proposes an updated definition of the term “healthy” for use on food packaging to promote a better diet and prevent chronic disease

October 7, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today suggested modified guidelines for when foods may be labeled on their packaging with the nutrient content claim "healthy." The definition of the "healthy"...

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Mushroom Poisoning recurrently hits in France: Many become sick after consumption of the wild mushroom

October 5, 2022

Mushroom Poisoning in the France France has recorded more than 60 illnesses linked to wild mushrooms since the beginning of September.Due to periods of extreme heat and drought, there were...

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The FDA wants to change the definition of ‘Healthy Food’

October 1, 2022

To update the approach to nutrition and lessen the burden of diet-related disorders, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled a new proposal on Wednesday that would alter the standards for...

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The outbreak of E Coli in the USA: How Can Consumers prevent E Coli infection?

September 26, 2022

According to the Centre for Disease Control ( CDC) USA, specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of E coli outbreak linked with Wendys' retail food chain.,...

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More than 190 sick due to outbreak of E.coli O157 Infection in the UK. How Can Consumers prevent E coli infection?

September 26, 2022

News Desk There are 192 genetically linked cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 have been reported in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales since the beginning of September...

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The European Commission approves new regulations to enhance the safety of recycled plastics used in contact with food.

September 18, 2022

The European Commission approves new regulations to enhance the safety of recycled plastics used in contact with food. On September 15, the European Commission established new regulations regarding the use...

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Krispy Kreme was fined £216,000 after a sharp piece of metal found in a doughnut

September 18, 2022

Krispy Kreme was fined £216,000 after a sharp piece of metal found in a doughnut. A Krispy Kreme store in United Kingdom was fined more than £200,000 After a sharp...

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New Zealand Food Safety cautions that imported frozen berries carry a risk of Hepatitis A

September 16, 2022

The consumption of imported frozen berries has been connected to three cases of Hepatitis A, prompting the government of New Zealand to issue a warning to its citizens. NZ Food...

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Health Alert: Ground beef in HelloFresh meal kits has reportedly been related to a recent outbreak of E. Coli infections in the US

September 13, 2022

In the united states of America, the ground beef in HelloFresh meal kits has reportedly been related to a recent outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections, according to federal officials....

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Food Fraud: What Consumers Must Know about Paneer Adulteration

September 10, 2022

Paneer Adulteration:  By Prerna Sethi    Have you ever bought food that looks contaminated or becomes stale even before its expiry date? Did you do something to correct it? Are...

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Indian scientists developed an edible coating to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

September 3, 2022

A researcher demonstrating how the coating helps preserve fruit for longer by holding up an uncoated and coated tomato. Indian scientists from IIT Guwahati have created a non-toxic, edible coating...

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FSSAI extends the timeline for implementing mandatory compliance with Vegan Food Products

August 31, 2022

Food Safety and Standards of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification dated 25 August 2021 related to the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2021. FSSAI has...

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UK food safety authority advised consumers about ongoing outbreak of listeria monocytogenes associated with smoked fish

August 31, 2022

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Food Standards Agency (FSA), and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are reiterating their guidance to vulnerable consumer groups regarding the dangers of Listeria monocytogenes illness...

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Staphylococcal food poisoning have been linked to mushrooms in Spain

August 30, 2022

Hongos fritos en aceite de oliva,180 gram In Spain, a few people have become ill as a result of eating a certain brand of mushrooms. Two incidents of Staphylococcal food...

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Two died and 33 hospitalised due to Listeria Outbreak linked to Cheese in Italy

August 24, 2022

Listeria monocytogens Two people have died in an outbreak of Listeria in Italy that could be linked to cheese. Italian authorities reported that 33 people have been affected and two...

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Delivered chicken pieces in vegetarian dish- Tamil lyricist slams Swiggy- an online fast food service in India

August 20, 2022

Food delivery apps have made people’s lives easier by delivering hot cooked meals at the doorstep with just a click. While customers enjoy the comfort of home, delivery executives brave...

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Calls for mandatory, front-of-package nutrition labels in the USA food market

August 17, 2022

  by Shraddha Parakh Many organizations in the United States demand to establish mandatory Front of Packaging (FOP) as a simple, standardized, evidence-based, labeling system for all packaged foods sold...

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The EU plan to change the rule on ethylene oxide for meals components

August 17, 2022

News Desk The European Commission plans to change the regulations regarding the presence of ethylene oxide in food additives. An assessment was made because of the problem of implementing present...

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Salmonella outbreak in Norway associated with Watermelon

August 14, 2022

News desk Norway’s Institute of Public Health is reporting a national outbreak caused by the gastrointestinal bacterium monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium. So far, the infection has been detected in 18 people. Of the...

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Irish food safety authority issued advice for the safe consumption of duck eggs

August 11, 2022

 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advises to only consume duck eggs that have been thoroughly cooked and to avoid using raw duck eggs in any dishes that will not...

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New Zealand Food prices grow by 6.8 percent, Stats NZ says

July 17, 2022

WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s food prices were 6.6 percent higher in June than a year earlier, the country’s statistics agency Stats NZ said on Wednesday. The increase in food prices...

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Singapore: Malaysian banana cake recalled over food additive issue

July 14, 2022

SINGAPORE: The presence of sorbic acid exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations has been detected in "Goods" banana cakes from Malaysia, said the Singapore Food Agency...

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Hungarian soy lecithin was identified as the source of the contamination  for the salmonella outbreak in the Belgium Chocolate factory

July 14, 2022

Close-up of Belgian chocolate in Brussels Belgium’s Food Safety Agency (FAVV) on Wednesday morning confirmed that a Hungarian delivery of soy lecithin, a raw material used to bind fat and...

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Kellogg loses legal challenge against UK’s new High saturated fat, salt and sugar( HFSS) rules

July 14, 2022

US cereal manufacturer Kellogg has lost a UK High Court case that challenged regulations intended to restrict the promotion of high-sugar breakfast cereals in supermarkets. Under the new regulations for...

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Canada implement mandatory front-of-package nutrition labeling to help consumers to make more  informed and healthy choices

July 11, 2022

Health Canada is introducing new nutrition labelling regulations for packaged foods requiring a symbol on the front of packages indicating that a food is high in saturated fat, sugars and/or...

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France ban ‘meaty’ terms on plant-based products to prevent consumer confusion

July 11, 2022

It has now been established that the packaging of meat substitute products produced and marketed in France will no longer allow the use of phrases associated with meat. France has...

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The Jif peanut butter recall due to potential risk of Salmonella is pulling a cascade of other products from store shelves in USA

July 6, 2022

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company...

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Florida based Big Olaf ice cream brand ice cream tied to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections, CDC says

July 5, 2022

. Do not serve or sell any Big Olaf ice cream products.Consumers who have Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream at home should throw away any remaining product. Big Olaf...

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Three dead in UK fish Listeria outbreak

June 17, 2022

Source- FSA UK Three people have died in an ongoing Listeria outbreak linked to fish in the United Kingdom. The UKHSA, Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland are investigating...

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Horse meat fraud – Arrests made in Belgium

June 5, 2022

Six arrests have been made by Belgian police as a part of a fraud investigation involving horses and other animals. Officials say the motivation for fraud was financial but there...

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School Girl In Kerala, India Dies After Consuming Rotten Shawarma

May 4, 2022

In a shocking case of suspected food poisoning, a 16-year-old schoolgirl died and around 18 others fell sick after allegedly having rotten shawarma from a snacks bar at Cheruvathur in...

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South Indian State of Kerala launches mobile food testing labs

April 13, 2022

South Indian State of Kerala launched mobile food testing labs in all districts for food safety testing and consumer awareness - The Hindu Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)...

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Operation Garden – Spanish police captures €3 million worth counterfeiting saffron fraud

April 10, 2022

Spain’s Guardia Civil has arrested 11 individuals for “crimes against Public Health (Agri-Food Fraud), Fraud, Against the Market and Consumers and membership of a Criminal Group” after it uncovered a...

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Global recall of Kinder Chocolate  due to potential link with salmonella contamination

April 10, 2022

Italian confectionery group Ferrero has voluntarily recalled some of its Kinder chocolates from the American shelves for a potential link with salmonella contamination. Ferrero Canada has also recalled certain Kinder branded...

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Russia-Ukraine war leads to worldwide food shortage and price hike adversely affecting  global food consumers

March 17, 2022

On March 14, the UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning about the wider threats of the war in Ukraine: world hunger. “We must do everything possible to avert a hurricane...

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Food Insecurity and COVID 19

January 6, 2022

Food Security of each country based on food affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural resources and resilience- Recents Reports revealed that many countries are facing growing levels of acute...

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