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Lead contamination spurs recall of spice

By News Desk on August 30, 2019

Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.

“The recall was a result of the New York City Department of Health circulating a…
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EU audit finds Egypt’s control system in transition stage

By News Desk on July 9, 2019

The system in Egypt to control microbiological risks in food of non-animal origin for export to the European Union is in a phase of transition and reform, according to a report.

An audit led by…
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Auditors say some of Turkey’s food safety controls meet EU requirements

By Joe Whitworth on August 29, 2018

Official food safety controls in Turkey can ensure that food of non-animal origin intended for export to the European Union meet requirements for primary production and processing, according to a report.

The Directorate-General for Health…
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FDA updates spice risk profile; 7,200 samples analyzed

By News Desk on February 21, 2018

Four years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a draft risk profile on the public health dangers associated with spices, identifying the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella and filth in general. It…
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Shri Shiva recalls sambar powder; FDA found Salmonella in it

By News Desk on November 7, 2016

recalled Shri Shiva sambar powder packageShri Shiva Foods Inc. is recalling MTR branded sambar powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The company, based in Long Island City, NY, sold the packaged sambar powder from January through October through…
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Six brands of turmeric added to recall for excessive lead

By News Desk on August 8, 2016

recalled tunericA New Jersey company has expanded its recall of ground turmeric to include additional brands distributed nationwide. Excessive lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, has been confirmed in the spice.
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UPDATED: More turmeric recalled because of lead; supplier not named

By News Desk on August 4, 2016

UPDATED CONTENT Aug. 8 — JM Exotic updated its recall notice, reporting that the recalled turmeric was solely distributed to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA, from May until August. An Alabama company is recalling…
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Forget your wallet — what’s in your spice rack?

By Coral Beach on March 1, 2016

The federal government has been trying to figure out what’s in your spice rack for several years now, and with the completion of a 24-month reconnaissance mission the Food and Drug Administration…
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Carob Powder, Brownies Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

By News Desk on September 23, 2014

Glaser Organic Farms is recalling raw carob powder and carob fudgy brownies for possible Salmonella contamination. The following recalled products were distributed from May 7, 2014, and July 23, 2014:

  • RAW CAROB POWDER 8 ounces

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Codex Adopts Limits on Lead in Infant Formula, Arsenic in Rice

By Lydia Zuraw on July 21, 2014

At the its annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, last week, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted a number of new standards, including maximum acceptable levels of lead in infant formula and of arsenic in rice. The…
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