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Could this new technology change food safety forever?
An exciting new technology emerging out of Penn State University could revolutionise the way we keep food safe, as researchers experiment with pulsed light to kill pathogens.
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Ingredients – protein and fruit
This edition of our popular ingredients focus looks at protein and fruit, with contributions from Emily Griep of the International Fresh Produce Association, and three experts from Wageningen University's food safety and economic research divisions.
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Scottish nursery forced to close after 28 E.coli cases reported
A nursery in Scotland has been forced to close after nearly 30 cases of E.coli had been linked to the site, though thankfully most cases appear to be mild.
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New insect control method a success in Mexico
A new technique to eradicate dangerous Mediterranean fruit flies from the Mexican state of Colima has been declared successful by the authorities there, preventing millions of pesos in lost revenue.
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Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
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Is oil the secret to stopping Salmonella?
Researchers dried Salmonella onto stainless steel surfaces then tested various oil-based cleaning techniques to see if the method worked, and the results make for good reading.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergens, microbiological contamination and Salmonella
Read our latest roundup of recalls impacting the UK and US, including several cases of allergens not being included on the label and two cases of voluntary recalls as a result of potential microbiological contamination.
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Rushed FTA between UK and India may pose big health threat
A newly published report has outlined several recommendations for a safe trade deal with India, which it says if rushed could threatened UK pesticide standards and farming.
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Good news for New York onion growers!
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A study from Cornell AgriTech has found a way for New York onion growers to maintain yields while cutting their use of chemicals.
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Allergen death: Celia Marsh family fears issues with investigation
Following a woman's death in 2017 after consuming a vegan labelled snack which contained traces of milk protein, Celia Marsh's family have aired concerns over the investigation.
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New rules for Salmonella in US
The United States takes action against Salmonella as it announces plans to declare it an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products.
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Recall roundup: Listeria alert raised in Southwestern US states
A Listeria monocytogenes alert has been raised in California, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, while undeclared allergen recalls have also been in initiated in the UK and Canada.
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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and plastic pieces
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria monocytogenes alert issued by the FDA as well as foreign object and undeclared allergen recalls.
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FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
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Recall roundup: Listeria and “forever chemicals”
Our weekly recall roundup includes a possible Listeria monocytogenes alert, plus a concerning report of PFAS in seafood.
