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Soy sauce recalled due to discovery of undeclared fish
PICS Soy Sauce has been recalled because the products may contain fish, an allergen not declared on the label.
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Flowers Foods issues voluntary recall
Small pieces of hard plastic have been found in Flowers Foods production equipment, prompting the company to recall a number of items.
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At the centre of a listeria outbreak? Here’s what you need to know…
With the recent case of five listeria fatalities following patients eating sandwiches from NHS establishments, and the subsequent liquidation of a company attributed to - but cleared of - involvement in the case, what can those in the industry do to avoid the same fate?
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Trump administration sued for withholding information on school lunches
The CFS is suing the USDA for failing to release information on school lunch programs.
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Rainbow trout farmers increase digital health monitoring for improved safety
In a bid to sustain production of rainbow trout numbers, farmers are shifting towards digital health monitoring in line with important seafood safety regulations.
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Trump administration challenged on farm air pollution decision
The EPA is being sued by environmental agencies for exempting factory farms for producing air pollution information.
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Outbreak of salmonella linked to Cavi brand whole, fresh papayas
The FDA has named Cavi brand whole fresh maradol papayas as the likely source of 71 cases of Salmonella Uganda.
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Millets market to exceed $12bn by 2025
Favourable government initiatives to proliferate the global millets market size over 2019-2025.
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Tipton meat cutting plant fined for hygiene breach
Tipton meat cutting plant has been ordered to pay more than £18,000 for hygiene breaches.
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EU fisheries ministers called upon to take action to stop overfishing
Scientists call on EU fisheries ministers to take decisive action now if they are to end overfishing by 2020.
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Staff training is ‘key’ for PPDS companies affected by Natasha’s Law
Simon Flanagan from RSSL discusses what PPDS companies need to consider ahead of the introduction of Natasha's Law.
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HACCP and your food business
Dr Lisa O’Connor, Chief Specialist in Biological Safety at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), explains the term HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), which can confuse people but essentially refers to procedures that must be in place to ensure the food you produce is safe to eat.
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Government called out to reassess proposed cheese tariffs
Ash Amirahmadi, vice-chair of Dairy UK, has called for the government to work with the dairy sector to rethink its proposed tariffs on cheese.
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Optimise your allergen control with colour coding
Allergen management is vital in any food business, but optimal functioning requires it to be seamlessly integrated into a site’s overall food safety management system. Potential consequences of ignoring this, or getting it wrong, range from causing a consumer discomfort to causing their death. Deb Smith, global hygiene specialist, explains…
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NAO calls for more co-ordination to ensure food safety and standards
According to a new report, the FSA and other departments must work together to make food regulation financially sustainable.
