With more than 80 yeast products recalled in the past week, Canadian officials say an ingredient supplier is likely the source of the problem. However, the government is not naming that supplier.
UK food safety agency welcomes conviction in girl’s food allergy death
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,
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Duo guilty of manslaughter after nut allergy death
Two men have been found guilty of manslaughter after a teenage girl died following an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal.
Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, 40, owner and chef and Harun Rashid, 38, takeaway manager, were
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UK restaurant owner gets 6 years for role in peanut allergy death
Restaurant owner Mohammed Zaman, 52, has been found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence in the anaphylactic shock death of a customer in the United Kingdom who was allergic to peanuts. In the sentencing, which
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Company recalls 7-Eleven cookies for undeclared peanuts
In the third recall this week of 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO cookies for undeclared peanuts, Orlando-based Bakery Express of Central FL Inc. announced today that it is recalling some two-cookie packages distributed to 7-Eleven convenience
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Peanut allergy threat prompts fried bean snack recall
TF Foods of Paramount, Calif., is recalling its 10.60-ounceo packages of “Fried Bean Snack (Na-Pia-Jo)” treats because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk
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Investigation of GRAS Highlights Allergy to Peanut-Related Lupin
The Center for Public Integrity (CPI) published a lengthy investigative report on Tuesday summarizing the safety concerns associated with GRAS (generally recognized as safe) food additives, the controversies surrounding how they’re determined, and barriers to
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M&M’s Milk Chocolate Theater Box Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Butter
Mars Chocolate North America has announced a voluntary recall of its M&M’s Brand Theater Box 3.40-oz. UPC #40000294764 due to undeclared peanut butter. Some theater boxes labeled as milk chocolate were found to contain peanut
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Hypoallergenic Peanuts Move Closer to Commercial Reality
Hypoallergenic peanuts, peanut butter, and other peanut products are a step closer to grocery stores with the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement for a patented process that claims to reduce allergens in peanuts by
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