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Recall roundup: Microbiological contamination and foreign objects
Read the latest recall roundup affecting the UK, US, and Ireland including a microbiological contamination and silica beads found in hot chocolate.
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Recall roundup: Foreign objects and incorrect labelling
Get the latest recall news from the UK, US and Ireland including undeclared allergens, plastic found in cheese and incorrect use-by dates on chicken.
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Recall roundup: Listeria, elevated levels of iodine, unsafe poppy seeds and mislabelling
In this week’s roundup of global food recalls, there are several incidences of undeclared allergies in the UK and States, plastic contamination in Canada, reports of thebaine in poppy seeds from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and more.
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An insider’s view of food crime
Chris Elliott recaps the biggest risks currently facing the food and drink sector, including organised crime, shortages and authenticity, and calls for more discussion around solutions.
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UK insurance market’s attitude to CBD food and drink
Debbie Day outlines the insurer's stance to the growing consumer appetite for CBD products in the food and drink sector.
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Vegan doesn’t always mean animal-free, says FSAI
The FSAI has issued an allergen warning due to the possibility of animal ingredients in vegan declared foods.
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COVID-19: should the food industry be concerned?
With advice from government bodies, industry consortia and workplace authorities looking to prevent further impact caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, New Food’s Sam Mehmet reflects on the outbreak and its repercussions for the food and beverage sector.
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FSAI report identifies health concerns in cereal and yoghurt categories
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland report found that some cereals and yoghurts contained extremely high levels of sugar, fat and saturated fat.
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Ingredient-identifying food scanner unveiled by FSAI
Next-generation DNA sequencing tool aims to facilitate easier detection of potential food fraud and/or misleading labelling.
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EU-wide investigation finds 428 unauthorised novel foods sold online
The results of a month-long push by the European Commission to encourage EU member states to become more involved in E-commerce has revealed 428 incidents of unauthorised novel foods sold online in Europe.
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Irish food safety received three complaints every day over unfit food
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed its 2017 figures, showing a 42 per cent increase in complaints relating to non-display of allergen information.
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FSAI opens consultation on ‘small quantities’ nutrition labelling
19 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
A consultation has been launched by FSAI on EU regulations that allow some prepacked food products to be exempt from displaying nutrition information...
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FSAI report highlights the risks of acrylamide and aflatoxins
16 March 2016 | By Victoria White
The FSAI has published the results of a Total Diet Study carried out to assess the dietary exposure to a number of chemicals that may pose a risk to health...
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Minister Coveney chairs informal meeting of Ministers from Member States directly affected by the mislabelling of processed meat products
13 February 2013 | By Government of Ireland
Simon Coveney chaired a meeting...
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FSAI survey finds horse DNA in some beef burger products
15 January 2013 | By Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
FSAI published the findings of a targeted study examining the authenticity of a number of beef burger, beef meal and salami products...
