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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.
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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.
