FDA reports on food incident update

Listeria, Salmonella and undeclared allergens were the source of the greatest number of incidents of food contamination logged in the latest US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report....

Special Newsletter: Product Inspection

Lighting and camera type key for Mettler Toledo vision inspection system

Mettler Toledo has launched a vision inspection system focussing on ensuring the correct type of lighting and utilising line scan camera technology.

Special Newsletter: Product Inspection

Eagle highlights key components in machinery design for meat industry

Eagle Product Inspection has identified sanitation and survivability as key factors in the design of the new machines for the meat industry it unveiled last 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.

Four million Canadians affected annually by foodborne illness, finds study

One in eight Canadians suffer from some form of foodborne illness every year, according to a study published this week.

Small levels of DEHP ingestion pose no health risks, says BfR study

The small levels of DEHP that can be ingested via food do not pose a health risk, according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Solid food testing growth for Eurofins

Eurofins reported solid growth in food testing in the first financial quarter of 2013, which also helped offset negative impacts on revenue in France, according to the bioanalysis firm.

Bisphenol A migration addressed in patent

A US firm has filed a patent to stop or at least reduce the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) that migrates from can coatings in food and beverage products.

E-beam tech on oysters can reduce foodborne illness, says study

Electron beam pasteurization of raw oysters can significantly reduce food poisoning, according to research from Texas A&M University.

News in brief

Nestlé USA recalls pizzas due to plastic contamination

Nestlé USA has recalled four varieties of its frozen pizzas due to plastic contamination fears.

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Neogen expands raw meat species services

Neogen has rolled out a raw meat species identification testing service for customers in North America at its laboratories in Lansing, Michigan.

UK government rejects “inadequate response” claims in horse meat crisis

The UK government has rejected a suggestion that the response to the horse meat crisis was inadequate, insisting it was “swift and effective” with co-operation throughout Europe.

Pesticide residue assessment must be simple and transparent, says BfR

A generally accepted method for the cumulative risk assessment of pesticide residues on food is missing within the EU, according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Food safety

Beware of pesticides in Chinese imports: study

The initial findings of a research study has shown that pesticides are the number one problem reported by consumers around the world concerning food imported from China.

FSA agrees to external review into horse meat scandal

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has agreed to an external review in response to the adulteration of processed beef products with horse and pig meat and DNA.

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Conditions in VIP Foods’ rodent-infested facility “just deplorable”, says FDA

US Marshals have seized food products from the Ridgewood, NY, factory and warehouse of kosher food specialist V.I.P. Foods after FDA investigators found “widespread rodent infestation”.

Rise of ciguatoxin food poisoning forecast as German cases confirmed

The first outbreak of ciguatoxin poisoning from fish in Germany has been confirmed, with scientists claiming the problem is on the rise as more exotic fish species are consumed around the...

Thorntons and Nestlé in separate chocolate headaches

Thorntons has recalled three varieties of chocolates after they were found to be contaminated with glass while fake Wonka bars have been found on sale in the UK.

EFSA: Campylobacter and E.coli cases rise

Numbers of EU consumers contracting Campylobacter and E.coli food poisoning are increasing, with the data on E.coli particularly worrying, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

BPA report conclusions “concerning”, says PlasticsEurope

The French Health Authority’s report that Bisphenol A (BPA) poses health risks for pregnant women and unborn children is “in contrast with the most recent global scientific consensus”, according to...

ASDA finds bute in corned beef

UK retail giant Asda has recalled a range of its ‘smart price’ corned beef after it was found to contain phenylbutazone (or bute).

Fruit safety

NZ ministry investigating chemical residue in kiwifruit

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries is working with the kiwifruit industry and the supplier of a range of organically-certified citrus-based products following the unexpected discovery of very low residues...

Food colors in India: Researchers call for review

Majority of colored foods in India illegal

Researchers are calling for a review of food colors in India after finding that the majority found in popular products exceed legal limits and almost a fifth of products contain...

Lack of time hinders effective food safety training

Lack of time is the greatest barrier to providing effective food safety training, according to more than seven in 10 food and drink processors globally surveyed by Campden BRI.