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EFSA confirms nine European countries still affected by African swine fever
The situation is said to vary substantially between EU member states, due to influences such as geographical conditions.
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EFSA identifies welfare issues with EU farmed rabbits
Rabbits are said to be the second most farmed species in the EU, and although there are rules stipulating standards for the protection of farmed animals, including rabbits, there is no species-specific legislation protecting the welfare of farmed rabbits in the EU.
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Salmonella recorded as most common cause of EU foodborne outbreaks
Nearly one in three foodborne outbreaks in the EU in 2018 were caused by Salmonella, according to an annual report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
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EFSA calls for public consultation for Ochratoxin A
The EFSA is seeking feedback about public health risks related to the presence of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in food.
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Mycotoxin risk assessment and management in Europe
New Food's Sam Mehmet spoke with Katleen Baert from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to gain an understanding of the changing challenges with mycotoxins in Europe and how industry can look to prevent contamination.
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European Court of Justice enables use of natural phages against Listeria
The anti-Listeria phage product Listex™ can now be used to prevent the presence of Listeria during the final stages of food production.
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French ban on food additive contains flaws, study suggests
MSU and UNMC research team suggest French government-funded study that claims common food additive to be unsafe lacked appropriate research.
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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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Safety of most popular artificial sweetener questioned
Researchers have published a paper that questions the safety of the artificial sweetener, Nutrasweet.
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Researchers demonstrate effective biopreservation agent for smoked salmon
Scientists at the Catalonian research institute IRTA have demonstrated the effectiveness of a Lactobacillus sakei CTC494 strain as a biopreservation agent against Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon.
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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European Parliament calls for more transparency and better risk prevention in food safety
MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.
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New deadline set for cumulative risk assessments
A new deadline has been set for the completion of two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
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Food additives: consumers’ queries answered
In your role as a food producer, you’re sure to face questions from the public, especially in the wake of recent high-profile cases of contamination, recalls and mislabelling. The UK’s IFST has produced information to pass on to customers, outlined here.
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
