Annual IFSAC report on the sources of foodborne illness released
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration has released its most recent report about the origins of foodborne illness in the US.
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Expiry labels to be reworded
Approved Food has welcomed the move from food manufacturer, Unilever, to re-word expiry labels to better indicate consumption safety.
Tuna products recalled
Mical Seafood Inc. has recalled a number of tuna products because of potentially elevated levels of histamine.
An apple carries 100 million “good” bacteria, study finds
The researchers compared the bacteria in conventional store-bought apples with those in visually matched fresh organic ones.
Mass recalls of chicken products
Poultry supplier, Tip Top Poultry Inc. has recalled eight months’ worth of chicken products resulting in further recalls from the product distributors.
Kangaroos to be harvested and used in pet food
The Kangaroo Harvesting Program allows accredited shooters to harvest kangaroos and have carcasses processed for pet food by licensed businesses.
Would the food market benefit from a delayed Brexit?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants Brexit to go ahead at the end of October ‘no matter what,’ but industry insiders say a winter exit for the food market is not ideal.
2020 EU project to develop alternative proteins
The new ‘future-proof’ protein foods will be made from plants, fungi, byproducts and residues.
New report exposes flaws in health scares about red meat
Findings raise questions about how previous red meat studies were conducted and point out that many "selectively reported results".
New material for antibacterial food coatings obtained
The use of antibiotics as components of antibacterial films can lead to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, whereas chitosan compounds do not have this disadvantage.
Gene responsible for lutein esterification in bread wheat identified
Research has been published which has significant implications for lutein esterification in bread wheat.
Worldwide recall of vitamin and mineral supplements
Cellect Products Inc. and Oglethorpe Ltd. are voluntarily recalling vitamin and mineral supplement products due to unsafe levels of arsenic and lead.
Reducing red meat consumption sees health benefits, according to study
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have suggested that, instead of cutting it completely, eating less red meat can lead to positive health impacts.
EU beef exports to South Korea resume after almost 20 years
Producers from EU member states, Denmark and the Netherlands, are the first to be able to resume exports.
FDA launches FDA-TRACK dashboard
The FDA has developed a food safety dashboard to track FSMA progress and regulation of recalls.
