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Antimicrobial resistance low but remains a concern, says EU report
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Clostridium botulinum fears prompt FDA action
A fear that carrot and beet juice from a US company could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn consumers about the potential health risks.
FDA reports on food incident update
Listeria, Salmonella and undeclared allergens were the source of the greatest number of reported incidents of food contamination logged in the latest US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.
Food Safety Recall round-up 10-16 May
An overview of the food recalls revealed this week...
FDA guide helps prevent intentional food contamination
A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tool helps food processing facilities, transportation companies, retailers and others prevent intentional food contamination.
Global Industry News
BUT BIG BRANDS HENNESSEY, JOHNNIE WALKER STRONG IN KEY MARKETS
Spirits brands miss digital marketing opps in new Asian sales 'epicenter'? from BeverageDaily.com
Despite runaway spirits growth in Asia, 20% of global brands do not have a Chinese website, and mobile sites tend to lack investment, but Hennessey and Johnnie Walker are strong in key markets.
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Cranberry EU medical devices winner: ‘We will never focus on food supplements’ from NutraIngredients.com
The Dutch start-up Medical Brands is finding success with cranberry products that have won UTI and vaginal treatment claims via the EU medical devices directive.
EU urges protected origin status for more African, Caribbean and Pacific foods from FoodNavigator.com
The European Commission has urged increased global use of its PGI (protected geographical indication) system to increase trade in foods from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states, while encouraging sustainable production practices.
Strong growth forecast for active, controlled and intelligent packaging from FoodProductionDaily.com
Demand for fresh, everyday consumables is fuelling growth in the active, intelligent and controlled food and drink packaging market, the latest report from BCC Research claims.
Petra Foods buoyed by ‘vibrant’ Asian consumption in Q1 from ConfectioneryNews.com
Singapore-based Petra Foods has reported first quarter profit gains in its branded consumer division driven by rising chocolate consumption in markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines and improved margins by introducing more premium products.
Spotlight
  Global Food Safety Conference 2013 in BarcelonaCo-ordination is vital in food safety, says CDC expertCo-ordinating food safety between the different agencies and states is “the big challenge”, according to the chief... |
 Virus weaponry versus post-harvest germs gains momentumKilling pathogens by applying bacteriophages to food surfaces is gaining momentum, but several challenges must be overcome... |
 E-beam tech on oysters can reduce foodborne illness, says studyElectron beam pasteurization of raw oysters can significantly reduce food poisoning, according to research from Texas A&M... |
 Hepatitis A outbreak in EU linked to frozen berriesAn outbreak of hepatitis A in four EU countries has sickened at least 71 people with the... |
 Salmonella linked to cucumber sickens more than 70An outbreak of salmonella in cucumbers has sickened 73 people and led to the products from the... |