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EU extends changes to control rules again because of COVID-19

By Joe Whitworth on February 25, 2021

Temporary rules covering official controls in Europe because of the coronavirus pandemic have been extended for the fourth time. The implementing regulation covers a variety of activities to ensure food and feed law, as well…
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EU countries battling lack of resources for food controls

By Joe Whitworth on February 23, 2021

Many European countries are struggling to perform all their planned checks on businesses because of resource issues, according to a report.

The analysis covers national and EU Commission controls during 2017 and 2018 on food…
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Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

By News Desk on February 19, 2021

A non-profit group has added its voice to a chorus of growing safety concerns about the rise in businesses operating out of people’s homes.

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation said urgent government intervention on food…
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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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Norovirus outbreak reported at Belgian school; raw vegetables blamed

By News Desk on December 22, 2020

More than 150 students and staff at a school in Belgium fell ill during an outbreak of norovirus earlier this month, according to information recently released.

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food…
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Clampdown on online COVID-19 food claims continues in Europe

By Joe Whitworth on December 13, 2020

The number of online advertisements found featuring food claiming to prevent or cure coronavirus in Europe has passed 600. The European Commission called on member states to reinforce their vigilance and adapt control activities on…
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FSIC warns of risks because of rise in food sold on social media

By Joe Whitworth on September 25, 2020

Australians have been warned about the potential risks of buying and selling food on social media websites.

The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) said food is being prepared in unregulated home kitchens and offered on…
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EU cracks down on online food COVID-19 claims

By Joe Whitworth on June 18, 2020

More than 350 cases of online offers and advertising of food claiming to prevent or cure coronavirus have been found by European countries in the past few months.

The 352 cases were reported after the…
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Salmonella outbreak traced to food ordered online

By Joe Whitworth on March 31, 2020

Ten people were sickened by Salmonella from chicken legs in a Chinese city after eating food ordered online in mid-2018, according to a new report.

Researchers said the investigation highlights the role of online food…
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Spanish agency issues warning about pizzas sold online

By Joe Whitworth on February 26, 2020

Spanish authorities have issued a warning about pizzas and pizza bases made in a municipality of Zaragoza and sold online due to potential food safety concerns.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN)…
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Starwest Botanicals recalls organic cardamom for Salmonella

By News Desk on March 13, 2018

Starwest Botanicals Inc. of Sacramento, CA, is recalling whole, green “Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods” because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a recall notice posted on the FDA’s website.

The recalled organic cardamom is…
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