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US trade group push to remove coconuts from major allergen list
The Coconut Coalition of the Americas will be campaigning to the FDA to remove the coconut from its major allergens list.
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Online hub hopes to ease the traceability of seafood
SALT launches online tool that hopes to improve the traceabilty of seafood by bringing together organisations across the globe.
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Concerns over turmeric supply after flooding in India
Extreme weather in India and issues with adulteration are causing concern over the supply of turmeric.
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Post-Brexit US-UK food safety negotiations in question
As Brexit draws closer, UK food safety Statutory Instruments (SIs) could leave US-UK food safety negotiations unsettled.
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Burger chain faces questions over teenager’s death
The inquest into an 18-year-old’s death following an allergic reaction has recommenced.
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Milk of Magnesia recalled due to microbial contamination
Milk of Magnesia 2400mg/30mL Oral Suspension did not meet microbiological specifications and is being recalled.
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FDA announces cooperative agreement with NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have agreed to help implement the FDA’s FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
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Chlorpyrifos: The Next “Glyphosate”?
Jaclyn Bowen from Clean Label Project explores the use of chlorpyrifos as a pesticide and the potential health risks involved.
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Discussing the priorities for the UK food supply chain
With discussions on trading practices and Brexit, The Future of Regulation in the Food Supply Chain looks to be an interesting morning of debate.
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Frozen food giant vows to improve chicken welfare
Nomad Foods says no to caged chickens and signs up to the European Chicken Commitment to support improve hen welfare.
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Yellowfin tuna steaks in the US may cause scombroid poisoning
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores because they may cause scombroid poisoning.
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Potential poultry virus found in layer egg farm in New Zealand
Preliminary tests show that Infectious Bursal Disease Virus type 1 is likely to be present on Mainland Poultry's property in New Zealand.
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‘Natasha’s Law’ confirmed
Natasha’s legacy has become law and aims to protect allergy sufferers by making label information clearer.
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FDA announces update and reminder on its ELM electronic portal
The FDA reminds firms exporting collagen, gelatin, or seafood products to the EU to admit their ELM applications or they will be taken off export lists.
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States told they have no power to sue over school lunch rules
The US government has said states could not sue based on speculation that changes to the School Lunch Program could cause health problems.
