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Food industry failing to manage animal welfare, warns report
The first ever structured benchmark of the world’s leading food companies suggests that farm animal welfare is not being properly managed and reported by the food industry.
Horse meat: In depth
Horse meat scandal : Where it began and where are we now?
The horse meat controversy has rocked Europe and even spread as far as Hong Kong with firms including Nestlé, Ikea and Findus all finding horse DNA in their products.
‘Honeygate’ prompts US to step up fraud investigations
Honey fraud has spurred US authorities to intensify efforts to crack down on such activities.
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UK burger sales plummet as consumers lose confidence
Sales of frozen burgers have plunged by 43% amid a consumer confidence crisis brought on by the on-going horse meat scandal.
South Africa supply chain concern after meat findings - study
Donkey, goat and water buffalo have been found unlabelled in meat products in South Africa raising “significant concern” on the functioning of the supply chain, according to a study.
Experts challenge study linking BPA to brain damage
Scientists from across the globe have questioned the conclusions of an ‘in vitro’ US study on rats, mice and humans that claims bisphenol A (BPA) may cause brain damage.
FDA urges cantaloupe vigilance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlined their concerns of cantaloupes being susceptible to listeria monocytogenes in a letter sent to industry.
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Horse meat: Nestle drops Spanish supplier
Nestle has dropped a second, Spanish supplier in connection with discovering the presence of horse DNA in samples taken from chilled pasta products.
Horse meat committee hears audits are flawed
A retired meat inspector has called the audit system a “disgrace” and said it is in need of a “total review” in evidence given to a UK government committee dealing...
Netherlands blocks E.coli-tainted beef from Brazil
The Netherlands has turned away a shipment of E.coli-contaminated beef from Brazil just days after an unconnected major beef-related E.coli scare began in Canada.
Action needed to minimise EDC risk, says UK charity
The head of a UK charity has said “enough is enough” on the back of a UN report published yesterday calling for more research on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
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Norway and Iceland to discuss horse meat furore
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is holding a meeting Thursday to discuss the horse meat controversy.
Nestlé dragged into horse meat controversy
Nestlé has become the latest company to be dragged in to the horse meat scandal with the firm recalling two products due to traces of horse DNA.
Germany queries anthraquinone amid cancer fears
Fears about food contact material anthraquinone’s carcinogenic properties have prompted Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) to drop it from its recommended list for food packaging substances.
AquaBounty remains confident of FDA approval for GM salmon, despite 60-day comment extension
AquaBounty Technologies - which has already spent years waiting for the FDA to decide whether to approve its genetically engineered (GE) salmon - will have to wait a little longer...
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Coca-Cola recalls Schweppes due to glass defect
Coca-Cola Amatil is recalling five Schweppes mixers because of possible glass contamination.
4pm CET Horse Meat update
Food safety meetings seek horse meat clarity
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed it has nearly a thousand more tests to conduct but so far has not found any new cases of horse meat in...
Horse meat scandal sees testing demand rocket
Demand for testing services due to the horse meat controversy has increased “several hundred percent” from all across Europe according to Eurofins.
Fonterra recalls CalciYum kids’ yogurt over ‘choking’ fears
Fonterra Brands Australia is pulling batches of CalciYum yogurt from supermarket shelves across Australia over concerns that the product's “weakened” plastic cap could present a choking hazard.
Horse meat controversy on agenda in Brussels
EU ministers will hold a meeting in Brussels tomorrow (13 February) to take “whatever steps may be necessary” to address the implications of horse meat in beef products.
FDA and Health Canada assess risk of listeria in soft cheese
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking comments on a draft risk assessment looking at reducing the risk of listeria from soft-ripened cheese.
Urgent testing ordered as ‘beef’ lasagne found with 100% horse meat
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has ordered all British companies to test their beef products after it found beef lasagne from Findus contained up to 100% horse meat.
Food for thought
Call it anything but food safety
Apparently, India’s food safety rules and regulations are just as stringent as those in other, more developed countries. And that’s according to a proper source, one who should know his...
Industry defends itself against recalls
The food and drink industry is tackling risks associated with volatile supply chains, such as recalls, through innovation, according to a joint research paper from Campden BRI and JLT Specialty....
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Canada aims to help dairy producers protect herds
Canada has developed a national biosecurity standard to help dairy producers protect the health of their herds.
