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Mushrooms recalled over presence of insects and mold

By News Desk on January 24, 2023

Aliments Tousain Inc. is recalling Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms because of insects and mold.

The recalled product was sold in Quebec, Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

There is concern that consumers…

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Rodents, insects and animal activity in food facility lead to FDA warning

By News Desk on January 23, 2023

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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Tim Hortons chicken noodle soup recalled over insects in product

By News Desk on November 11, 2022

La Cie McCormick Canada is recalling Tim Hortons Soup Base Chicken Noodle because of the presence of insects.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s recall alert, the recalled product has been sold in Ontario…

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Baked goods from Spain recalled in Florida over adulteration from insect filth

By News Desk on June 9, 2022

Gruvipa S. L. of Spain is recalling certain baked goods sold in Florida because the finished product is potentially adulterated with insect filth.

The recall includes over 200,000 units of product.

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Review finds gaps in research on circular economy health risks

By Joe Whitworth on March 26, 2022

There is a lack of research on the emerging risks for animal, human and plant health when following a circular economy approach, according to an analysis.

An external scientific report, published by the European Food…
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Irish complaints include hair, snails, moths, stones, live insects in food

By News Desk on February 24, 2021

Consumer complaints in 2020 included hair in foods, glass in soup and insects and rodent droppings in products, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

In total, 2,772 grievances were handled by the…
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Heinz recalls Turkey Stew baby food in Canada; insects found

By Kelsey M. Mackin on August 18, 2019

Canadian officials posted a recall of Kraft Heinz Canada brand Turkey Stew 8+ Months baby food from retail stores after a consumer complained of finding insects in the product, according to the recall notice posted…
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EU plans specific hygiene rules for insects used in food

By Joe Whitworth on February 1, 2019

The European Commission is planning to introduce hygiene rules for insects for human consumption.

Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 sets rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin for businesses. The draft act proposes to…
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Walmart, Loblaw, Metro recall popcorn in Canada; insects found

By News Desk on February 21, 2018

Canadian officials posted a nationwide recall of Great Value brand popcorn from Walmart stores after a consumer complained of finding insects in the product.

The recalled popcorn, produced Dec. 28, 2017, is packed in 1-kilogram…
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EU has a ‘Tolerated’ Trade in Insects as a Protein Source

By News Desk on October 12, 2015

Earlier this year, Belgium’s Federal Agency for Safety of the Food Chain stated that insects for human consumption “appear to offer great potential” as an alternative protein source. The agency’s Scientific Committee went so far…
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