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Recall roundup: Listeria alert in Canada and UK supermarket recalls
A Listeria monocytogenes alert has been raised in Canada, while two UK supermarkets have announced recalls of their products.
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Rapid test identifies dirty areas of food processing plants through light
Researchers say the new instrument can take the subjectivity out of cleaning debates, by quickly identifying areas of food production plants that have not been cleaned properly.
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Cleaning programmes and coronavirus control – what lessons have we learnt?
John Holah, Principle Corporate Scientist at Kersia, reflects on the impact that the Covid pandemic has had on cleaning and hygiene practices in the food industry and considers the potential future benefits.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria and Salmonella alerts in US and Germany
This week's Recall Roundup features several pathogen alerts in the US and Germany, as well as undeclared allergen recalls in the UK.
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Recall Roundup: Hepatitis, foreign objects and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Hepatitis A alert in the UK, as well as the risk of plastic contamination in Germany.
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Scientists research how to end the caging of farm animals
Researchers from the Utrecht University will present their findings to the European Parliament this week as they search for alternatives to caging farm animals.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, foreign objects and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in the US, as well as the risk of glass and plastic pieces in the UK and Germany.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible metal and plastic contamination in the US and Canada.
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Nasty surprises may await following lockdown lifts
As we eagerly wait for the end of lockdowns, Professor Chris Elliott urges the food sector to be wary of some devious companies taking advantage.
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Can bacteriophages be used to destroy harmful bacteria in cheese?
A research team is investigating whether using bacteriophages is an effective way of preventing foodborne illness in certain cheese varieties.
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Bird flu housing measures to be lifted at the end of this month
The measures were brought in late last year after bird flu was detected in several areas of Great Britain, though the risk to human health remains low.
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Koch Separation Solutions announces Royal Avebe partnership
According to KSS, the collaboration will help provide separation solutions for more and more alternative protein ingredients manufactured by Avebe.
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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Food Integrity: A message from the Chair
Professor Chris Elliott explains why the industry should join together on 19-23 April for the virtual conference.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
