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Vietnam’s cooking oil crisis: a £250m food fraud scam
A worrying tale has emerged from Vietnam’s food scene that serves as yet another powerful call for provenance we can trust. Chris Elliott reveals all.
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Lidl recalls chicken product following milk allergen labelling oversight
Lidl recalls its Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks after failing to clearly emphasise the milk allergen in bold on the label.
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Metal contamination sparks Class I recall of over 1,000 pounds of ground beef
Ada Valley is urgently recalling its frozen ready-to-eat ground beef due to metal contamination, affecting shipments in five US states.
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FSMA 204, psychoactive compounds and more: food safety insights from IAFP 2025
As IAFP 2025 draws to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell highlights four key sessions that shaped this year’s vital food safety discussions.
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High Noon recalls vodka seltzers mistakenly labelled as Celsius energy drink
High Noon is recalling two production lots of its 12-pack Beach Variety cans after some packs were found to contain vodka seltzers mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink.
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From the floor of IAFP 2025: AI moves beyond hype to deliver concrete food safety solutions
At IAFP 2025, AI was no longer a future concept. Speakers from Ecolab, Creme Global, Chick-fil-A and the FDA shared real-world examples of AI driving improvements in compliance, data integration and risk mitigation across the food supply chain.
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Tuna products recalled across seven US states over listeria contamination risk
Reser’s Fine Foods recalls tuna salad products sold in seven US states over listeria risk linked to contaminated breadcrumbs.
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Waitrose recalls Indian Takeaway for 2 over undeclared sesame and soya allergens
Waitrose and Partners is recalling its Indian Takeaway for 2 packs after some were mispacked with spring rolls containing undeclared sesame and soya.
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Professor Robin May steps down as FSA Chief Scientific Adviser after five years
Professor Robin May will step down as the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser in September to become Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency.
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Common sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and increased stroke risk
New study reveals erythritol, a popular sugar substitute often recommended for people with obesity and diabetes, may damage brain cells and raise stroke risk.
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New FSA campaign warns parents: Don’t give slushies containing glycerol to under-7s
New FSA campaign warns parents to avoid giving children under 7 slushies with glycerol this summer amid growing health concerns.
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FSA issues Dubai Chocolate peanut allergy alert for businesses and consumers
A popular Dubai-inspired chocolate containing undeclared peanuts is being recalled, with the FSA urging UK businesses and consumers to act swiftly to avoid serious allergy risks.
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China-Taiwan conflict: prepare for a tectonic shock to the global food system
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the looming China–Taiwan conflict could have a seismic impact on global food security – from blocked trade routes and fertiliser shortages to serving as a wake-up call for UK national food resilience.
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Bread sold in Kroger and Walmart recalled over hazelnut allergen risk
Hartford Bakery recalls six lots of bread sold at Kroger and Walmart after hazelnuts were found in products mislabelled as plain white bread.
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Mondelez issues nationwide recall of Ritz cracker sandwiches over peanut allergy labelling error
Mondelez recalls select Ritz cracker sandwich packs after peanut butter varieties were mislabelled as cheese, posing a serious allergen risk. No illnesses have been reported to date.
