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Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically reflective mirror-like material, the

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

It was not exactly a do-over, but a federal court did order the Food and Drug Administration to do additional analysis and reconsider its “no effect” determination from 2015 for

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

Poppy seeds not meant for human consumption are behind a number of poisonings in Australia, according to health officials. Investigators found the non-food grade poppy seeds incorrectly entered the food

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Tuesday announced changes in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to better trace contaminated food through the food supply,

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2022

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Students can now apply for a travel scholarship to attend IAFP’s European event on food safety. The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) European Symposium is in Aberdeen,

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2022

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

A brand of infant formula has been recalled in Slovakia because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic (UVZSR) said the issue was detected as

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2022

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2022

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

Australian food safety week is highlighting raw and risky food with a call to buy and use a meat thermometer. The focus from Nov. 12 to 19 is on the

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

With applications across the food processing industry, the use of chlorine dioxide gas is relatively new. But, says Nathan Mirdamadi, a food safety consultant with Commercial Food Sanitation. “I wish

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

The United Kingdom leaving the European Union has resulted in reduced communication between UK and EU food networks, according to a new report. The annual report covers work of the

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2022

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety

Food safety could suffer as part of the problems caused by rising energy prices, according to several European and British industry groups. Freshfel, the European Fresh Produce Association, warned that

By News Desk

/ 12 Nov 2022

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety

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Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety