Complaints of food poisoning, allergic reactions and foreign bodies in food could increase by more than half during the holidays this December, according to Food Alert.
The company, which provides food safety and health and safety services, software and training to businesses, found the number of food complaints received during
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A consumer has reported an allergic reaction to “made-in-house” pesto sauce sold in Whole Foods Market stores in North America. The grocery chain has recalled two products in five states as a result.
The chain is recalling “specialty made-in-house basil pesto” and “specialty made-in-house sundried tomato pesto” because the products
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Testing of some dark chocolate in New Zealand following a consumer’s allergic reaction has found high levels of undeclared milk protein, which is a known allergen. Ten recalls have been issued so far associated with the imported dark chocolate. Some products were being sold as dairy-free.
The Ministry for Primary
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A New Jersey company is recalling certain jars of Victoria brand marinara sauce after receiving a consumer complaint of an allergic reaction.
The company, B&G Foods of Parsippany, NJ, posted its recall with the Food and Drug Administration, reporting that an internal investigation revealed the possibility of undeclared cashew nut
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At least one person has had an allergic reaction after eating Stacy’s brand pita chips that contained undeclared milk. Federal law requires specific label language on foods that include ingredients that have been designated as known allergens.
Frito-Lay, a division of multi-national giant PepsiCo, initiated a recalled “after it was
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Following at least three deaths, the United Kingdom government has launched a consultation — referred to as a public comment period in the United States — on food allergen labeling laws.
Outlets selling pre-packaged food directly for sale could be required to follow new rules. An estimated 2 million people
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Olde York Potato Chips of Brampton, Ontario, has responded to one gastrointestinal illness report with a four-state, U.S. recall.
It recalled 10-ounce packages of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips with the UPC number 0 41498 16306 8 and the specific lot code BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 because
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The UK’s Food Standards Agency has welcomed the manslaughter conviction of two men after a teenage girl died due to an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal.
Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, 40, and Harun Rashid, 38, were jailed at Manchester Crown Court. Kuddus was jailed for two years and Rashid for
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Two people in England died after having allergic reactions linked to eating at Pret A Manger in different incidents.
Celia Marsh, 42, from Wiltshire, died in December 2017 after eating a “super-veg rainbow flatbread” which should have been dairy free.
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, died after eating a baguette from the
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Tai Foong USA of Seattle is recalling Royal Asia branded frozen “Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup” — sold exclusively at Costco stores in six states — because it contains egg that is not declared on the label and has caused a confirmed reaction in at least one person.
Costco began selling
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