United Fresh Produce Association has released an updated version of the Food Safety Programs & Auditing Protocol for the Fresh Tomato Supply Chain, commonly known as the ‘Tomato Metrics’. These metrics were initially developed in 2009, endeavoring to
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Red meat exports between Canada and China have been suspended in the wake of further counterfeit health certificates allegedly being found on shipments of pork.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed was asked to clarify the precautions being taken by the department to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Ireland, during Dáil proceedings earlier this week. He told those presen
Henry Dimbleby - co-founder of restaurant chain Leon and of the Sustainable Restaurant Association - has been appointed by Environment Secretary Michael Gove to lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years.
Sesame seeds and nuts are ingredients of some Leonidas Belgium Chocolates. These allergens are undeclared on the list of ingredients provided on some boxes packed in Leonidas stores. The implicated boxed chocolates may be unsafe for consumers who a
“Over the past 22 years, the FDA has investigated 50 reported outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with contaminated sprouts. Together, these outbreaks resulted in more than an estimated 2,600 cases of illness. Last year, there were two reported
Imagine tracking every piece of your Caesar salad from the wheat that became croutons to the seeds that turned into romaine lettuce. This is becoming a reality in the food supply chain with the adoption of new technology, and it is increasing food sa
The sandwich producer at the center of a Listeria outbreak that has killed five people in England has been given permission to restart activity.
The latest edition of the annual EU report on pesticide residues in food is now available. Just under 96% of food samples were found to be free of pesticide residues or to contain traces that fall within legally permitted levels.
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The move comes after Chinese authorities found a banned feed additive in a batch of pork products exported from Canada to China.
Proper storage of raw seafood and good hygiene is important to avoid contaminating sushi with Listeria at amounts that can cause illness, according to a risk assessment in Norway.
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) look
Food businesses in England and Northern Ireland will have to include full ingredients labeling on pre-packaged foods by summer 2021.
The new law was announced by Michael Gove, Environment Secretary, and is known as “Natasha’s Law” after Natasha Ednan
The Chairman, Mr Martin Higgins and the CEO, Dr Pamela Byrne of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today welcomed the appointment of Professor Francis Butler, Dr Cliodhna Foley-Nolan and Mr Gerry McCurdy to the Board. Professor Butler and Mr
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The incidence of foodborne infections has remained largely unchanged. Clinical laboratories are increasingly using culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs) to detect enteric infections. CIDTs benefi
The Food Standards Agency Chair Heather Hancock has welcomed the announcement of a new allergen labelling law to help further protect the UK’s two million people living with food allergy, made today by Environment Secretary Michael Gove
Researchers in France have described an outbreak of Cryptosporidium linked to unpasteurized, raw milk white cheese. In November 2017, a gastroenteritis outbreak was reported at a school in Loire-Atlantique, western France, with more than 150 sick peo
The Science Foundation Ireland's Industry Fellowship Programme 2019 aims to develop and support academic partnerships with industry. Fellowships can be awarded to academic researchers wishing to spend time in industry, and to industry employees wishi
