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Report shows most CBD providers fail to meet safety requirements
The Center for Food Safety has released a report which shows that hemp CBD companies are failing to test for pesticides and contaminants.
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US trade group push to remove coconuts from major allergen list
The Coconut Coalition of the Americas will be campaigning to the FDA to remove the coconut from its major allergens list.
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Growth of CBD in pet supplements
Jaclyn Bowen talks to James Crouch from Buckley Pet about the use of CBD in pet supplements.
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Milk of Magnesia recalled due to microbial contamination
Milk of Magnesia 2400mg/30mL Oral Suspension did not meet microbiological specifications and is being recalled.
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Hamburger buns recalled due to potential presence of plastic
Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of white plastic.
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Yellowfin tuna steaks in the US may cause scombroid poisoning
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger retail stores because they may cause scombroid poisoning.
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FDA announces update and reminder on its ELM electronic portal
The FDA reminds firms exporting collagen, gelatin, or seafood products to the EU to admit their ELM applications or they will be taken off export lists.
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FDA calls for the papaya industry to improve practice
The FDA has issued a letter calling on all sectors of the papaya industry to take actions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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CFS files lawsuit against FDA
The CFS has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for its "failure to establish a programme to rapidly detect foodborne illness outbreaks".
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Pet food recalled due to salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Samples of Texas Tripe raw frozen pet food tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and/or salmonella and the product has been recalled.
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FDA provides guidance for new units of measurement
The units of measurement for folate, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E in the US need to be changed by 2021.
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Salmon caviar recalled due to potential contamination
Sockeye Salmon Caviar is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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Results of sampling assignment for potential salmonella in lettuce revealed
The FDA tested romaine lettuce samples grown in the Yuma region after the E.coli outbreak in 2018 which killed five people.
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Soy leghemoglobin authorised as a colour additive for veggie burgers
The FDA is amending regulations to provide for the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a colour additive.
