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Recall Roundup: Sharp objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food products being recalled in the UK and US due to safety concerns.
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US reported food insecurity rate hits 17 percent
According to data from the June Consumer Food Insights Report, food insecurity in the US has hit 17 percent, matching the rate in March 2022.
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Prime time for investigation? US Senator urges FDA action
In recent statements, Majority Leader for the United States Senate Chuck Schumer has urged the FDA to investigate Prime drinks for their “absurd caffeine content”.
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Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its “by Sainsbury’s” steaks
Claiming it will save “over 10 million pieces of plastic each year”, Sainsbury’s has introduced cardboard trays for some of its steaks.
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Do food labels create confusion about animal welfare?
According to a team of academics there is ongoing consumer “confusion about food labels related to animal welfare”.
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Recall Roundup: High caffeine levels and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a fitness product being recalled due to high levels of caffeine.
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EU proposes food waste reduction targets
The EU has outlined food waste reduction targets and is asking Member States to cut their food waste by 10 percent by 2030.
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UPSIDE Foods makes history with first consumer sale
Cultivated meat company UPSIDE Foods has made history by making its first consumer sale of cultivated meat in the US.
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Lipids: essential nutrients in our diet
Sarah Verkempinck discusses why consumers often stigmatise lipids as unhealthy, and argues why one should not forget that some lipid consumption is essential to sustain a healthy life.
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Brits create record “all year round” demand for low/no alcohol beer
Tesco data sales have revealed that consumers in the UK have shown a “record thirst” for low and no alcohol beer.
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Subway celebrates 15 new master franchise agreements
Subway has announced that it is strategically expanding its international footprint and has celebrated the signing of its 15th new master franchise agreement since 2021.
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What BBQ cooking habit increases the risk of food poisoning?
An expert highlights some of the main food safety concerns during BBQ season and how Brits can avoid them when hosting for family and friends.
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Eye-tracking reveals consumers focus on label date, not wording
Researchers have found “up to half of consumers may decide to pour perfectly good milk down the drain based solely on their glance at the date label”.
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Recall Roundup: Incorrect use-by dates and choking hazards
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US in the last week.
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Just Eat for Business adds Wahaca and PAUL to its platform
Wahaca and PAUL have joined Just Eat for Business, promising a wider variety of lunches for employees.
