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Man arrested in Italy after threats to adulterate food products

By News Desk on June 25, 2022

A man has been arrested in Italy for threatening to tamper with food and water products in supermarkets.

Investigators said the 47-year-old man claimed he would target mineral water and food items in supermarkets by…

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EU survey on herbs and spices finds fraud, dyes, extraneous material, allergen risks

By Joe Whitworth on December 1, 2021

A survey on herb and spice authenticity in Europe has found potential adulteration, illegal dyes and allergens.

The work was overseen by DG SANTE, the European Commission’s health and safety body, and carried out in…
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Spanish poisoning survivors stage museum protest

By News Desk on October 22, 2021

A group of people affected by a large poisoning outbreak in Spain from adulterated olive oil several decades ago have tried to raise awareness of the incident, according to media reports.

Reuters reported the survivors…
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Food fraud discussions continue to rise in Europe

By Joe Whitworth on September 10, 2021

Fats and oils remained the category most debated in 2020 by European countries trying to tackle food fraud, according to a report.

The EU Agri-Food Fraud Network (FFN) is managed by the Directorate-General for Health…
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Deaths in Dominican Republic linked to tainted alcohol

By News Desk on April 10, 2021

More than 25 people have died in the Dominican Republic after drinking adulterated alcohol, according to authorities.

The Ministry of Public Health reported 26 deaths and more than 80 people affected throughout the country. The…
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Researchers develop device to measure methanol in alcohol

By Joe Whitworth on July 22, 2020

Researchers have developed a device that detects low concentrations of methanol in alcoholic beverages.

Swiss experts have created and tested a portable device paired with a smartphone app that can measure methanol levels. When placed…
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Food fraud rise ‘inevitable’ because of COVID-19

By Joe Whitworth on May 22, 2020

Food authenticity experts have said an increase in food fraud is inevitable because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Food Authenticity Network Advisory Board had a meeting earlier this month and, given the disruption to global…
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Israel issues adulterated alcohol warning following deaths

By News Desk on August 29, 2019

At least 13 people have died in Israel since the start of 2018 because of methanol poisoning from alcohol, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

The agency reported these were only incidents examined in…
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23 tons of beef trimmings recalled for possible adulteration

By News Desk on May 27, 2017

Bryan, TX – based Readfield Meats, Inc., doing business as Ruffino Meats & Food Service, Saturday recalled  approximately 45,985 pounds of beef trimming products due to possible adulteration, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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GoGo Applesauce Recalled over Potential Adulteration

By News Desk on March 6, 2016

gogo-squeez-original-applesauce-jpegNew York-based Materne North America Corp. (MNA) is  recalling specific packages of GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches due to potential adulteration from food product residue. The recalled applesauce pouches have a “Best Before Date” of 12/4/15-3/4/17…
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