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FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raised concerns that potentially contaminated chocolate produced by Ferrero could still be on sale. As many as 200 people across Europe have been sickened

By News Desk

/ 4 May 2022

FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

New report shows a decrease in paralytic shellfish poisonings in Alaska

Alaska’s Division of Public Health has released a new report, showing a decrease in Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in recent years. The report found that between 1993 and 2021, there

By News Desk

/ 4 May 2022

New report shows a decrease in paralytic shellfish poisonings in Alaska

H-E-B recalling brownie bites after consumer complaints about metal pieces

H-E-B has initiated a recall for two brownie products because of the potential for metal fragments in the products, following consumer complaints. The company recall, posted by the Food and

By News Desk

/ 3 May 2022

H-E-B recalling brownie bites after consumer complaints about metal pieces

More poppy seeds recalled in Canada over Salmonella concerns

Healthy Planet – Oakville is recalling certain blue organic poppy seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities and comes

By News Desk

/ 3 May 2022

More poppy seeds recalled in Canada over Salmonella concerns

Salmonella, food additives, pesticides lead to FDA enforcement actions on imports

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

/ 3 May 2022

Norway tests fermented sausages for E. coli

An analysis of fermented sausages in Norway has found only one sample was positive for E. coli. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute examined domestically produced fermented sausages for Shiga toxin-producing E.

By News Desk

/ 3 May 2022

Norway tests fermented sausages for E. coli

Companies in Texas, Washington receive FDA warning letters for import violations

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

/ 2 May 2022

Companies in Texas, Washington receive FDA warning letters for import violations

New Zealand revises food recall guidance to help companies

Food recall guidance for businesses in New Zealand has been updated. The guidance document includes example procedures, checklists, and spreadsheets plus revised recall risk assessment and audit forms. Six steps

By News Desk

/ 1 May 2022

New Zealand revises food recall guidance to help companies

Customer complaint prompts USDA recall of 15 tons of ready-to-eat chicken fillets

Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, is recalling 30,285 pounds of a ready-to-eat chicken breast fillet product that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2022

Customer complaint prompts USDA recall of 15 tons of ready-to-eat chicken fillets

Various Elite candy products recalled over Salmonella contamination

Strauss Israel is voluntarily recalling Elite branded products: Elite Chocolate, Cakes, Wafers, Energy Grain Snacks, Energy Chocolate Rice Cakes, Chewing Gum and Toffee Candies because of possible Salmonella contamination. The

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2022

Various Elite candy products recalled over Salmonella contamination

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced steps to limit lead in juice to further reduce exposure to toxic elements in foods. The draft action issued levels

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2022

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

Danish egg producers found to have good Salmonella controls

Most egg producers in Denmark are following the rules and recommendations to prevent Salmonella contamination, according to the results of an assessment. A check by the Danish Veterinary and Food

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2022

Danish egg producers found to have good Salmonella controls

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FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

New report shows a decrease in paralytic shellfish poisonings in Alaska

H-E-B recalling brownie bites after consumer complaints about metal pieces

More poppy seeds recalled in Canada over Salmonella concerns

Salmonella, food additives, pesticides lead to FDA enforcement actions on imports

Norway tests fermented sausages for E. coli

Companies in Texas, Washington receive FDA warning letters for import violations

New Zealand revises food recall guidance to help companies

Customer complaint prompts USDA recall of 15 tons of ready-to-eat chicken fillets

Various Elite candy products recalled over Salmonella contamination

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

Danish egg producers found to have good Salmonella controls