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Peanut allergy treatment ready for FDA review
Researchers have developed a treatment, tested on people aged four to 55, that could protect those allergic to peanuts from accidental exposure.
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This week’s recall roundup: undeclared milk and boiled sweets
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes failure to mention milk content on labels and potential salmonella contamination.
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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Are substance mixtures in food more dangerous than individual substances?
A project involving 25 scientific institutions from Germany and Europe is investigating, among other areas, food substance mixtures for toxicity.
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FDA consider new labelling for sesame allergies
With an increase in the number of people allergic to or being affected by sesame in foods, FDA commissioner has spoken about the next steps in labelling.
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Fermented dairy products could protect against heart attacks
A recents study has shown that fermented dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, could provide protection against heart attacks.
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Wheat oral immunotherapy proves successful in trial
Desensitisation induced in the majority of children enrolled.
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This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella strikes again!
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes lead-filled curry powder and mislabelled snacks.
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Allergens/ Food Safety In-Depth Focus 2018
In this issue: Food Additives: consumers’ queries answered, and what lessons can be learnt in the wake of the South African listeriosis outbreak.
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Issue 5, 2018
This issue looks at the listeriosis outbreak in South Africa and how such tragedies can be prevented in the future, the meat curing process, and ethical drinking.
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Pret a Manger agrees to bring in full labelling after teen’s death
Pret a Manger has decided to introduce full labelling on its products, despite current regulations meaning it is not obliged by law to do so.
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Coroner calls food labelling regulations ‘inadequate’
Dr Sean Cummings says he will write to the government to raise his concerns in the wake of Pret baguette death.
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FDA commits to disclose retailer information on food recalls
The FDA has committed to providing information on retailers for food and drink recalls involving serious health effects or risk of death.
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Baguette bought at Pret Heathrow kills girl
A baguette bought from Pret a Manger at Heathrow terminal 5 killed a schoolgirl with sesame allergies on a plane from Heathrow to Nice.
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Strawberry contamination crisis widens to include New Zealand
Leading New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown withdraws Australian strawberries from sale, after needles found in a punnet of Choice brand strawberries sourced from Western Australia.
