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FDA study analyses effectiveness of cleaning methods to remove allergens
FDA conducted the study to investigate the impact of existing recommendations for wiping and cleaning food-contact surfaces on removal and transfer of food allergens.
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Selecting the optimal water quality for microbiology
This advertorial from Merck explores how the removal of contaminants from water is of paramount importance for the preparation of culture media.
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Reducing food waste with antimicrobial packaging
PhD candidate, Nur Alim Bahmid, outlines his recent study into antimicrobial packaging and whether this could be the answer for fresher food and less waste.
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Farmers: watch out for lead poisoning, says Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is highlighting the risks of lead sources on farms, after reports to its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in the last three months have already surpassed the whole of the last recording year.
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Whistleblow in confidence
With increased awareness of fraudulent food practices that affect businesses and consumers to varying degrees, comes a need to tackle them before they cause serious harm. New Food hears from two experts about new industry measures that aim to encourage whistleblowers to report without fear of consequence.
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Recall roundup: Cyclospora outbreak, soya and milk allergens, and more…
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Fear of being rude increases consumption of risky food
A new study has revealed that when in certain social scenarios, we’d rather risk being unwell than saying ‘no’ to unsafe food.
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Keeping safe in scary times
What hygiene measures and extra precautions should be taken by food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and distributors during the COVID-19 outbreak? Bethan Grylls investigates, receiving some vital advice from a hygiene expert.
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Lawsuit filed against American bakery company
US law firm, Marler Clark, is representing two victims of the 2018 E. coli romaine lettuce outbreak.
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Recall roundup: ground beef, choking hazards, undeclared milk and more.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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The US-UK trade deal: Is Downing Street listening to farmers?
Farming representatives concerned that UK policy decisions are being made without consultation and urge Government to see farmers as the solution, not the enemy.
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Application Note: Analysis of heavy metal contaminants in hemp and cannabis flower using ICP- Mass Spectrometry
With the availability of hemp and cannabis as commercial products such as tea and oil, there becomes the need for analysis and regulation of potency, pesticides, biological contaminants and heavy metals among others.
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Recall roundup: biscuits, Lay’s crisps, crab cakes and frozen poultry products
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Episode Ten: Emerging hazards of the food industry
Listen to our latest episode, where New Food's Bethan Grylls learns how the ingredients supplier and food testing lab are operating during these uncertain times.
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Recall roundup: Co-op doughnuts, Lidl pesto, basil and ice cream
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
