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FDA launches ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements in baby food
As part of the 'Closer to Zero' plan, the FDA says it will work with the industry to adopt better practices and set action levels.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects, Salmonella, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert from a big UK retailer, as well as several foreign object related recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
The study also found that the way in which the topic of gene editing is presented to consumers can have an impact on their response.
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Food tribes must find common ground to solve hunger and climate change
Carel du Marchie Sarvaas explains why improving animal health and well-being is central to preventing malnutrition in humans and will make the global food supply more sustainable.
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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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The potential consequences of deregulating gene editing
New Food’s Editor discusses the UK’s consultation on gene editing (GE) and examines the potential benefits and pitfalls that may follow revised regulation.
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Will Defra keep its promise to ban foie gras?
Pressure is mounting on Defra to ban imports of foie gras into the UK due to the methods used during the production process.
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The future of food auditing
Following an intriguing panel session on food auditing at GFSI, New Food's Bethan Grylls recaps some of the key highlights mentioned during the session.
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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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How has a year of lockdown changed eating and shopping habits?
As the UK marks a year of COVID-19 restrictions, one survey has shed light on the changes in the eating and shopping habits of consumers that have been observed as a result of lockdown.
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FSA research shows UK food businesses improving in allergen handling
New research from the FSA claims the vast majority of food businesses in the UK have some form of policy on allergen labelling, and almost all had processes in place to check for allergenic ingredients.
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FDA investigating hepatitis cases linked to alkaline water
As World Water Day is marked across the globe, the FDA has revealed it is investigating a possible outbreak of non-viral hepatitis which could be linked to alkaline water in the US.
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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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Will sesame join the big eight US allergens?
With sesame allergies on the rise in the US, we may see the ingredient added to the list of major allergens which must be declared. Dr Susan Mayne of the FDA explains more...
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The Brexit issues leaving a bitter taste
Bridge Cheese founder Michael Harte shares his experiences of importing and exporting goods under the new EU trade agreement and looks at how the industry is having to adapt to the changing rules and regulations.
