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Recall Roundup: Hepatitis A and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we keep you up to date with food recalls in the UK and US in the last week.
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Researchers create “real-time” spoilage alert sensor
A team of scientists at Koç University have created a “revolutionary” sensor that they claim enables real-time spoilage alerts on food.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens
This Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred due to incorrect allergen labelling in the US and UK.
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Potential uses of bacteriophages for microbial meat safety
María Lavilla and Estibaliz Ruiz-Santamaria from AZTI-BRTA share the benefits of applying bacteriophages throughout the food chain in the fight against AMR.
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FSA unveils updated Code of Practice
The Food Standards Agency has released an updated Code of Practice that focuses on inspection efforts for higher risk food businesses.
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World Food Safety Day: FDA priorities amid structural changes
This World Food Safety Day, New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Consumer Brands Association’s Sarah Gallo about what the FDA should prioritising amid upheaval.
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British Lion enhances its Code of Practise for eggs
British Lion has launched version eight of its Code Of Practise, incorporating the latest scientific and veterinary advice so that eggs can be produced to the “highest standard” of food safety.
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Chemical in sweetener “genotoxic”, says research
According to latest research, a chemical formed when we digest sucralose, a widely used sweetener, is “genotoxic”.
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Protecting tradition with testing
Alessandro Cavaglioni, Head of Laboratory at Tuscany-based analytical service provider ISVEA s.r.l., discusses how they utilise a suite of specialised separation techniques to provide producers with fast, reliable test results to meet their unique needs.
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Sixty years of standard setting – where Codex came from and where it’s going
To mark its 60th year, Sarah Cahill, Steve Wearne and Tom Heilandt reflect on the history of the Codex Alimentarius Commission from its inception to its scope and continuing evolution in serving the interests of consumers and the food and beverage industry alike.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and pathogens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including Lidl chocolate containing pieces of plastic.
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Foods Program reform misses the mark
The infant formula crisis in the US last year prompted calls for reform at the FDA. Brian Ronholm is Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports and here reflects on the FDA’s response to industry-wide concern.
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Is almond milk yoghurt better for you than dairy-based?
When weighing up almond milk yoghurt and dairy-based milk yoghurt, researchers have found that the former packs “an overall greater nutritional punch”.
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Majority of private label avocado oil is rancid or adulterated, study claims
According to a study, nearly 70 percent of private label avocado oil products are either rancid or adulterated.
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FSA launches online hub for food businesses
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled a new online hub where food businesses can find guidance and advice in one “easy to access” platform.
