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Belgium leads horse meat fraud investigation
Authorities have uncovered a network operating across Europe that is accused of being involved in the slaughter of horses that were unfit for human consumption. The group is suspected of
Deadly Listeria outbreak highlights risk from traditional foods
Scientists have warned about the risks posed by small-scale production of traditional foods after studying a fatal Listeria outbreak. From 2020 to 2022, 10 people were sick and three
EU notes improvement in U.S. aflatoxin situation
The American peanut industry has made major efforts to improve controls on exports to Europe, but aflatoxin contamination remains a problem, according to the European Commission. An audit by DG
Singapore expands role of WHO collaborating center
A partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Singapore has been expanded to include risk assessment. Singapore Food Agency’s (SFA) National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) has been
EU opens comments on cereulide limit proposals
The European Commission is consulting on plans to introduce cereulide limits for infant formula. Proposals cover dried infant formula, dried dietary foods for special medical purposes intended for infants under
Indonesia urged to act to stop meal program poisonings
More than 43,000 children have been affected
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Sauce company refuses to comply with cease-and-desist order issued because of botulism risk
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division has issued a cease-and-desist order to Phire in the Hole of Monroe, CT, and asked the company to
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Vermont farm recalls eggs because of link to Salmonella outbreak
Leaping Bear Farm is recalling eggs after Vermont health and agriculture officials detected Salmonella in eggs and environmental samples from the farm. The recall covers cartons dated between June 1
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Belgium leads horse meat fraud investigation
Authorities have uncovered a network operating across Europe that is accused of being involved in the slaughter of horses that were unfit for human consumption. The group is suspected of
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