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CFIA revokes three major Canadian slaughterhouse licences
The decision was made after The Canadian Food Inspection Agency allegedly received false or misleading information from the licence holders concerning E. coli lab results.
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Researchers compare nutritional value of infant and toddler foods
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reviewed 548 infant and toddler products for their nutritional content and the age of children targeted to consume the product, and found that those in pouches had lower nutritional value.
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Biotechnology advances in controlling mycotoxins
Mycotoxin control is still considered an issue, especially in developing countries. Here, Navneeta Kaul, member of PreScouter’s global scholar network, reviews biotechnology approaches to control and mitigate mycotoxin contamination.
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Festive drinks contain an excess of sugar, according to Action on Sugar
A UK survey, which analysed both the sugar and calorie content of the largest available sizes of hot chocolates and seasonal lattes made with milk and milk alternatives by popular high street chains, allegedly revealed that certain seasonal beverages contain almost as much sugar as three cans of cola.
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Mycotoxins: the biggest challenge present in the food and beverage sector?
Mycotoxins are responsible for millions of human deaths each year and may be more present than one thinks, but how can the food and beverage industry, as well as consumers, avoid contact with these toxic organic compounds? Kate Harveston takes a look...
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Farmers and feed advisers encouraged to better test feed for mycotoxins
Despite low levels being recorded in the UK, mycotoxins are still said to still pose a risk for rumen function.
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Recall roundup: flour, milk, cream and shortbread
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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Mycotoxin risk assessment and management in Europe
New Food's Sam Mehmet spoke with Katleen Baert from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to gain an understanding of the changing challenges with mycotoxins in Europe and how industry can look to prevent contamination.
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What is food addiction?
A study has revealed that 29 percent of people categorised as obese or overweight would consider themselves food addicts. Kevin Sullivan, a sobriety coach and motivational speaker, explores how consumers and industry alike struggle to find a solution.
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Allergens: the challenges of the Food Information Regulations 2019
Natasha’s Law has been brought forward with the best of intentions. However, it is said to raise questions in terms of implementation and whether it is the best way to protect consumers. How can businesses, especially small independent operators, comply? Bob Witney discusses.
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California food manufacturer to stop production after food safety violations
This action follows several inspections conducted by the FDA, which found Listeria monocytogenes in the company’s food preparation area and that the company was holding food for distribution in insanitary conditions.
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FDA warns companies for illegally selling CBD products
Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating that it cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognised as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food.
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Can hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome?
Research from Oregon State University has suggested that hops compounds may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver.
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Recall roundup: soup, honey, tuna and chicken fried rice
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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Study finds liquid salt could help prevent fat absorption
CAGE, a salt in its liquid state, has been found to reduce the absorption of fats from food with no discernible side effects in rats.
