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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
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Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX meets latest industry regulations
The new software product logs meta data so each inspection is recorded and tamper-proof, and complies with new legislation making its way into the food industry.
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Deadline to submit novel food applications for CBD products extended
The CBD update from the FSA means the deadline is now for submission by 31 March 2021 and not validation.
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Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
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Application Note: Trace Level Detection of Pesticides on Apple Skin
SERS is a potentially useful tool for identifying pesticide residues on the surface of fruits for food quality and safety control.
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The importance of research to support food hypersensitive consumers
In the latest FSA Takeaway, two experts discuss some key findings of the Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme, how good quality research informs the FSA’s work, and where its next study will lead.
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Open letter criticises Sadiq Khan over Low Emission Zone
The director of a food haulage firm has criticised the Mayor of London for the Low Emission Zone, which he claims is costing his business hundreds of pounds every day.
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Application Note: Spectroscopy of Sports Drinks
Exploring the composition of several sample beverages using modular spectroscopy.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Salmonella in the US and Germany, and plastic and glass contamination in the UK.
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Action on Salt calls for Government action on snack health claims
Action on Salt has issued a warning over the salt levels in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks and has urged the UK Government to name a successor to Public Health England to lead the salt reduction campaign.
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“Protecting consumers” the key driver for food safety efforts says survey
Manufacturers have consumers’ best interests at heart when it comes to food safety according to a survey of producers, with food fraud identified as a concern.
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FDA writes to manufacturers over toxic contaminants in baby food
The FDA has reminded manufacturers of their responsibilities with regard to toxic elements in baby food as the administration sets out a plan to tackle the issue.
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Creating healthy snacks and a healthier planet
This International Women’s Day, New Food hears from Sara Roberts, a female leader challenging the norm for small businesses on the stand against climate change.
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Food waste tops 900 million tonnes according to UN research
Food waste has to be a priority for governments, businesses, and citizens alike if the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved according to the UN.
