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EU rejects call to stop Argentinian horsemeat imports

By Joe Whitworth on April 8, 2021

The European Commission has rejected pleas to suspend horsemeat imports from Argentina for food safety and animal welfare reasons.

Some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) called for the ban in a written question in…
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FSA issues warning about safety of meat sold on Facebook

By News Desk on January 22, 2021

The Food Standards Agency has warned about potentially unsafe meat sold via Facebook.

Implicated meat products were supplied before Jan. 15 by an unregistered and unapproved Wiltshire-based vendor. It is understood that distribution has occurred…
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Report on food controls in Catalonia details non-compliances

By News Desk on November 22, 2020

Authorities in Catalonia have published details of official controls on food quality and food fraud during 2019.

The Government of Catalonia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food in Spain conducted more than 900 inspections…
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Survey identifies main food safety concerns for consumers

By News Desk on September 20, 2020

Six in 10 people said they would never go to a restaurant again if they contracted a foodborne illness while eating there, according to a survey.

Surveyed consumers said their top food safety concerns included…
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French agency warns about products from Djen Foods

By News Desk on August 21, 2020

Authorities in France have ordered the withdrawal and recall of all products sold by Djen Foods as they could be a threat to public health.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food (DGAL) said the items,…
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FDA publishes ‘blueprint’ for ‘New Era of Food Safety’ — details scant

By Coral Beach on July 14, 2020

Invoking images of a children’s rhyme and a John Lennon classic, leaders with the FDA have unveiled what they call a blueprint for the agency’s “New Era of Smarter Food Safety.”

Like Jack and his…
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This is one of the products recalled by JLM Family Butchers.

Firm shut down in Ireland for selling potentially unsafe meat

By News Desk on June 12, 2020

Irish authorities have closed an unregistered business for selling meat judged to be unfit to eat.

Jair Lopes Muniz of JLM Foods and JLM Family Butchers on Main Street Tyrrellspass, Westmeath, was served with a…
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Finnish food agency orders destruction of meat products

By News Desk on February 24, 2020

Finnish authorities are investigating a company for allegedly buying foreign game meat and selling it as a domestic product.

Joupin Meklari Oy is suspected by officials of buying, selling and storing items such as venison…
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Alleged criminal group sold potentially unfit to eat horse meat

By News Desk on January 23, 2020

Spanish authorities have busted a suspected organized crime group selling horse meat that could have been unfit for human consumption.

The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) was supported by Europol. The alleged criminal organization, based…
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Criminal network allegedly behind tainted clams that caused food poisoning

By News Desk on December 21, 2019

Authorities in Spain and Portugal have uncovered what they are calling a criminal network involving contaminated clams that sickened up to 30 people.

The investigation involved the Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE), Food…
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Lloyd’s Register Foundation report identifies 3 focus areas

By News Desk on October 29, 2019

Lloyd’s Register Foundation has identified three areas of focus for its future efforts and investment.

A foresight review revealed a roadmap for food safety which focuses on funding and research for education and training, traceability…
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