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EU changes rate of controls for nuts from United States

By News Desk on November 30, 2021

Checks on peanuts from the United States are to be increased but controls on pistachios have been relaxed in Europe.

The European Commission has updated regulation on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency…
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EU gets stricter on black pepper from Brazil and peanuts from India

By Joe Whitworth on April 23, 2021

The European Commission has tightened checks on black pepper from Brazil because of Salmonella and peanuts from India because of aflatoxins.

These and other products entering the European Union from non-EU countries are now subject…
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U.S. lacks sufficient aflatoxin checks on peanuts destined for Europe

By News Desk on April 5, 2020

The United States has limited controls to manage aflatoxin contamination in peanuts for export to Europe, according to findings from an audit carried out because of regular detection of non-compliances.

Officials from DG Sante, the…
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New drug could make peanuts less dangerous for some kids

By Cookson Beecher on September 30, 2019

Editor’s note: Before introducing peanuts or peanut products to children with known peanut allergies or infants whose allergy status is unknown parents should consult with pediatricians. Immunotherapy is not effective for everyone and uncontrolled exposure …
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Undeclared peanuts prompts recall for 660 units of Chocolate Whoopie Pie

By Kelsey M. Mackin on October 26, 2018

Shirley’s Cookie Company Inc. of Claysburg, PA, is recalling over 600 units of 16-ounce packages of “Chocolate Whoopie Pie” because they may contain peanuts, which were not declared on the label, according to a recall …
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PepsiCo recalls peanuts because of aflatoxin levels

By Joe Whitworth on September 28, 2018

PepsiCo has recalled a brand of peanuts from multiple countries due to higher than permitted levels of aflatoxin.

Duyvis Peanuts zout-Sel 200-gram with dates July 13 and 20, 2019, and lot numbers 0001005431 and 0000998957…
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FDA warns peanut firm about insanitary conditions, labeling

By News Desk on August 14, 2017

A peanut production facility in Virginia is on notice from the Food and Drug Administration for serious violations of food safety regulations regarding sanitary conditions during production, storage and transportation, and product labeling.

Officials from…
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FDA challenge: Finding how peanut residue got into the flour

By Dan Flynn on June 10, 2016

It’s a mystery playing out in post-Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) fashion. Supply chains are being laid down side by side to see if there is any way that soft red winter wheat grown in…
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UPDATED: Peanuts prompt cookie recalls on both coasts

By News Desk on April 28, 2016

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 7.45.29 PMApril 28 update: Bakery Express of Southern California in Fullerton has announced that it is recalling 7-Eleven FRESH TO GO brand cookies. This recall covers products sold in Southern California and includes a wider range…
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Undeclared Peanuts, Wheat and Egg Ingredient Prompts Dove Recall

By News Desk on December 19, 2015

ucm478257Mars Chocolate North America Issues Allergy Alert Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Peanuts, Wheat and Egg Ingredient for DOVE® Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes, 24.0 oz. Bag, Sold Only at One Major Retailer with Stores Across the U.S.
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