Recall Roundup: Salmonella, glass pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over glass contamination in Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in the UK, US and Canada.
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New research could provide more hop flavours for craft brewers
Researchers in the US have published a study which they say will significantly expand the understanding of the hop genome, potentially providing brewers with more hop varieties.
Wild salmon under threat as numbers and diversity fall
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A team of researchers have noted a decline in wild salmon population and diversity in Canada over the last century.
Hospitality industry demands more support as reopening roadmap unveiled
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
Salmonella outbreak causes hundreds of cases and several deaths in UK
A Salmonella outbreak has swept the UK, causing nearly 500 people to fall ill with the bacteria and several products to be recalled from supermarket shelves.
No time to let up in fight against salt say researchers
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have prevented heart disease, but that the programme is stalling.
Pies and pastries in need of a plant-based makeover say consumers
Pies and pastries were deemed most in need of a plant-based overhaul according to respondents to a survey intended to shed light on the boom in plant-based purchases,
Coventry-based food manufacturer pledges support to local baby hospice
Arden Fine Foods has pledged to pay for a day of care at the city’s baby hospice Zoë’s Place, which helps care for children suffering from life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
Heat stress could vastly impact meat and milk production in East Africa
Countries need to breed livestock which can adapt to increasingly warm temperatures to maintain meat and milk production, according to researchers.
Majority of consumers unaware of ultra-processed foods, says survey
The survey conducted by the BNF claims there is a lack of understanding among consumers of what an ultra-processed food actually is.
Fatal food allergic reactions see decline in UK
Cow’s milk has been identified as the greatest culprit for fatal food reactions, ahead of peanuts or other types of tree nuts.
20 US hotspots where nitrogen reduction programmes could be targeted
Researchers say the study is the first of its kind and provides a comprehensive look into where nitrogen reduction programmes could have the most success in the US.
Could edible holograms decorate foods one day?
Researchers are working on technology that could enable holograms to be “printed” on food, to be used for decorative or labelling purposes.
FDA investigating multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes
It’s thought a soft cheese could be to blame for the outbreak, which has seen Listeria cases reported in seven states across the US.
Sports nutrition alliance urges European Commission to rethink legislation
Proposed legislation by the European Commission would limit the health claims that certain food products can make – something ESSNA claims would harm the sports nutrition industry.
