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Sampling projects find adulteration and allergen issues

By Joe Whitworth on September 22, 2023

Two sampling projects have found issues with meat substitution and undeclared allergens despite an overall high level of compliance.

Findings come from targeted surveillance sampling of products in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for the…

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Misbranding and undeclared allergens reasons for the recall of beef wieners

By News Desk on July 1, 2023

                        

Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., doing business as Alexander & Hornung, a Saint Clair Shores, MI, establishment, recalled approximately 3,204 pounds of fully…

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FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

By Coral Beach on May 17, 2023

In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to the Center for Science in…

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National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect

By Joe Whitworth on April 20, 2023

Campaigns by authorities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have found allergen information provided to consumers is often inaccurate.

European regulation lists 14 allergens that are subject to labeling and information requirements.

Inspections by the…

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FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

By Coral Beach on April 14, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products.

The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and manufacturers of new plant varieties…

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Data lacking in FSA assessment of hazards from cell-based meat

By Joe Whitworth on March 24, 2023

An assessment of hazards in cell-based meat products has found considerable gaps in knowledge.

There are several areas where data is lacking or information is required to manage the risk or hazard that the products…

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Experts advance allergen amount understanding

By News Desk on January 6, 2023

Scientists have improved knowledge about the doses of food allergens that can result in allergic reactions.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food…

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Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study

By Joe Whitworth on January 5, 2023

More than half of food recalls in the United Kingdom over a 5-year period were due to allergens, according to a recently released study.

Allergen-related recalls increased annually until 2019, peaking at 118 before decreasing…

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FDA seeking comments on guidance for labeling foods that contain allergens

By Coral Beach on November 30, 2022

The FDA has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the need to list any significant food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.

The agency is…

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FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility

By News Desk on November 21, 2022

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 months after they are sent.

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