Two studies have analyzed data from the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal to examine mycotoxins in nuts and hazards in seafood.
In the first study, scientists analyzed reports from RASFF on nuts and nut products contaminated with mycotoxins, from 2011 to 2021. 4,752 mycotoxin reports
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Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety agency have studied the microbial safety of food of non-animal origin (FNAO) in Estonia and the Netherlands.
The first remote DG Sante audit, in April 2021 in Estonia, found the official control system was effective but there was a lack of
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Junction Microfarm (dba Junction Microgreens) is recalling certain broccoli seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall was triggered by the company and is the third recall of broccoli sprouting seeds posted in recent days. The seeds should not be used to grow microgreens or other sprouts.
The recalled product
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Researchers have found Cronobacter in samples of nuts, seeds and dried fruit in Poland.
The study determined the microbiological quality of commercial ready-to-eat food products of plant origin with a focus on Cronobacter.
Analyses were carried out on 64 samples of nuts, dried fruits, candied fruits, seeds, and mixes of
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Rogue zucchini seeds are suspected to be behind several cases of illness in England.
Zucchinis, also called courgettes, contain a naturally occurring compound. When this is at a high enough level it can lead to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea.
Four families in Castle Acre, Norfolk, reported feeling unwell
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The United States was in the top three countries of origin for notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal last year.
The U.S. is behind only Turkey and China, according to the 2018 RASFF report, compared to fifth on the list in 2017.
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Nuts, nut products and seeds was the top food product category recalled in Europe, according to a second quarter index by Stericycle Expert Solutions.
The category, with 156 recalls, came ahead of fruits and vegetables with 118 recalls and fish and fish products with 81 recalls. Nuts, nut products and
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Leaders of the European Union are looking at changing regulations around unpasteurized juices and Listeria monocytogenes in sprouted seeds.
The draft legislation states that because the European Committee for Standardization and the International Organization for Standardization revised a number of reference methods and a protocol to verify compliance with microbiological
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A snack mix sold under the Now Real Food brand that was recalled in Canada a few days ago is now being recalled in the United States because clover seeds in the product are implicated in Salmonella outbreak investigations.
In a recall notice for Now Real Food brand Zesty Sprouting
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Canadian officials report that Puresource Inc. is recalling a three-seed sprouting mix, packaged under the Now Real Food brand, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been confirmed in Canada in relation to the “Zesty Sprouting Mix,” according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food
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