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The microbiome and the effect of antimicrobials in food production
Dr Helina Marshall discusses the far-reaching significance of the microbiome and highlights the impact of antimicrobials in food production.
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New study finds foodborne pathogens are sheltered by harmless bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria in some apple-packing facilities may be protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms.
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Outwitting food fraud
There are many reasons why food quality, safety and traceability screening is important, from supporting product labelling, to combatting food fraud and ensuring foodstuffs are safe for human consumption. Here, New Food hears from an industry expert about some of the techniques currently in play designed to combat the fakers.
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Meat fraud: facts and consequences of parallel beef supply chains
Chris Elliott, Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, alongside Professor Moira Dean and Postgraduate Research Student, Kelsey Robson, of Queen’s University, Belfast, explore food fraud in parallel supply chains and the consequences of such illegal actions.
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Top 5 high risk ingredients when it comes to heavy metals
When did you last take a look at the safety and quality of your ingredients in relation to heavy metals? Jaclyn Bowen from the Clean Label Project gives you the top 5 ingredients at risk in her heavy metal 'cheat sheet'.
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CFS files lawsuit against FDA
The CFS has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for its "failure to establish a programme to rapidly detect foodborne illness outbreaks".
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Pet food recalled due to salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Samples of Texas Tripe raw frozen pet food tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and/or salmonella and the product has been recalled.
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The mycotoxin evolution
Dr Sheryl Tittlemier from the Canadian Grain Commission looks at the progress of food safety assurance, examining the latest developments in mycotoxin analysis.
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Controlling contaminants: the new facet of ‘clean label’
A worrying number of products have been found to contain contaminants. As the popularity of ‘clean label’ rises among consumers, Clean Label Project is on a mission to bring transparency to consumer product labelling. Jaclyn Bowen, Executive Director of the project, explains how.
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Salmon caviar recalled due to potential contamination
Sockeye Salmon Caviar is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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Precautionary recall of baby spinach announced
Dole Fresh Vegetables has recalled its baby spinach due to the potential risk of salmonella.
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Allergy alert issued on whitefish pate
An allergy alert has been issued on undeclared eggs, soy, and anchovies in Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate.
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Amazon reviews and AI used to predict product recalls
Researchers have taught a 'deep-learning' AI to predict food product recalls from Amazon reviews.
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Powdered flavouring recalled due to undeclared milk
Lemon 50 has been recalled after it was discovered that several units tested positive for the presence of milk.
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Plastic found in cookie packaging prompts recall
A recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has been initiated due to potential plastic in the packaging.
