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US to import infant formula from Mexico as shortages continue
As families in the US continue to struggle to get hold of infant formula, the FDA has provided an update on its efforts to acquire more supplies.
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Ferrero factory allowed to reopen after Salmonella outbreak
The factory has undergone a deep clean in a bid to rid it of the offending Salmonella strain, but Belgium’s health authorities will keep a close eye on products leaving the facility.
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May and June peak months for Campylobacter infection
Research also suggests that chlorination, which is common in the US, does not have any significant impact on the safety of chicken and the prevalence of Campylobacter.
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Recall roundup: Salmonella and E.coli alerts in UK and US
E.coli and Salmonella recalls dominate this week's recall roundup after the alarm was sounded in the US and UK respectively.
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£100,000 worth of counterfeit Wonka bars seized in London
The fake chocolate bars are not only an issue for trading standards – they could provide a potential food safety risk as regulations might not be being adhered to.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A range of foodborne pathogens have caused recalls around the world this week.
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A sustainable food system must give priority to safety
Following World Safety Day which took place on 7 June 2022, Anne Gerardi, Senior Manager, Global Food Safety Initiative, examines the true meaning of sustainable food.
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Home canning: TikTok made me do it
This #worldfoodsafetyday Emma Samuel, Environmental Health lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, flags her concerns over risky social media food trends that could result in a rise of foodborne illness.
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Researchers create portable tool to detect foodborne contaminants
A team of food scientists and engineers recently received a grant to develop and test a portable sensor technology which aims to quickly detect foodborne pathogens outside of a lab.
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Bonus Minisode – Live from Food Safety Summit 2022
Listen to our Editor’s commentary, hear from industry experts, and keep up to date with what’s happening in the thriving food and beverage industry!
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A pathogen found in Jif peanut butter has caused a range of recalls in the US and Canada this week.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s roundup sees numerous undeclared allergens causing recalls around the world.
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All rise: Notes from a make-believe courtroom
New Food’s Joshua Minchin reflects on a mock food safety trial at Food Safety Summit 2022, and wonders whether the format might serve as valuable training for food manufacturers and retailers.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK and US
This week’s roundup includes undeclared allergens and a pathogen causing numerous food and drink recalls in the UK and US.
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Measures to mitigate aflatoxin infections in US corn
Research has identified that the ‘corn belt’ region in the US will likely experience increased problems with aflatoxins in the near future, calling for remedial measures to head off the problem.
