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Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote
The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to an EU court. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) asked the European Court of Justice for a legal
Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers
An audit in Italy has found sprouted seeds being produced by unregistered companies and a lack of enforcement by authorities. A Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit
Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections
Ireland has seen an increase in E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter infections according to recently released data. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)
USDA strengthens requirements on 'Product of USA' labeling
New directives from the USDA on the voluntary claim “Product of USA” include a significant change from past guidance. The new guidelines double down on the requirement that producers making
Funding cuts have negative impact on food safety services
Researchers have shown the extent to which local funding cuts have affected food safety services in England. They evaluated the impact of reductions in food safety expenditure on food hygiene
Researchers share lessons from two Listeria outbreaks
Scientists have shared key learning opportunities from measures taken at a cold-smoked salmon producer linked to two listeriosis outbreaks. The study investigated contamination sources and mitigation measures using a seek
Scientists find English eating out plan didn’t cause rise in infections
Findings from a study have highlighted the complex interactions between COVID-19 control measures, the public’s behavior, and the spread of gastrointestinal infections. Scientists checked to see if there was
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FDA continues investigation into Salmonella outbreak; declares four others ended
The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into four outbreaks and is continuing to search for the cause of another. For an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to
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Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers
An audit in Italy has found sprouted seeds being produced by unregistered companies and a lack of enforcement by authorities. A Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit
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Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote
The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to an EU court. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) asked the European Court of Justice for a legal
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