The risk of corruption exists at every stage of the food supply chain, according to an analysis by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The UNODC publication highlights some of the main potential risks along the supply chain and disc
Norwegian officials have named the suspected source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 15 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the same type of E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in all those infected.
Two hamburger products t
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) are set to hold an expert meeting on viruses in food later this month.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) event, at FAO headqu
FSA has published updates to their food allergen labelling and information technical guidance. This best practice technical guidance aims to support food businesses when applying allergen labelling, whilst helping to keep consumers safe.
The United Kingdom’s top food microbiology lab has continued to see a drop in communications with European counterparts after Brexit.
Findings come from a report covering work of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology betw
A new study conducted by Belgian researchers indicates that drinking straws made from paper and bamboo contain higher levels of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than their plastic counterparts.
Often dubbed "forever chemicals," PFAS are wid
Changes to sampling requirements at low-throughput slaughterhouses are unlikely to result in a significant shift in the number of Campylobacter cases in the UK, according to a report.
Researchers did not detect a significant difference in the proport
The Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) has developed this Food Crime Risk Profiling Tool to support Food Business Operators (FBO) to understand their risk from food crime and the measures they can take to reduce this risk.
The Food Crime
The Government in the United Kingdom has confirmed a delay to import inspections until January next year.
Reports in early August suggested post-Brexit border controls were to be pushed back for the fifth time.
Sanitary and phytosanitary controls wer
Manufacturers are also being advised to tell retailers that they should not offer free refill promotions to under-10s, to prevent young children being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol.
The updated guidance follows an FSA risk assessment whic
Sulphites are used to maintain appearance, increase shelf-life, and prevent the growth of hazardous microorganisms (e.g, fungi, bacteria).
The European Commission would like to consult interested stakeholders on sulphur dioxide-sulphites (E 220-228)
Controls in EU countries on bivalve mollusks are not always adequate to protect consumer health, according to the European Commission.
Bivalve mollusks include mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops. France, Spain, Italy, and Greece make up more than
Most hospitals and social care sites are aware of Listeria guidance from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) but an analysis has found several challenges around implementation.
In a 2019 outbreak associated with pre-packed sandwiches supplied to hospital
More than 70 people have fallen sick in the United Kingdom with Cyclospora infections after visiting Mexico.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it has identified an increase of Cyclospora cayetanensis in travelers returning from Mexico. The m
Food agencies in the United Kingdom have advised that slush ice drinks should not be sold to children younger than age 5.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush ice d
According to a survey, there are low levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in E. coli on beef and pork meat on sale in the United Kingdom.
The report was produced by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) under contract with the Food Standards
Experts have made several recommendations ahead of a potential update to guidelines relating to the control of Listeria in food.
Consumer practices deviating from the intended use of a food highlights the need for improved labeling about correct prep
Almost 2,000 poisonings linked to wild mushrooms were recorded in France in 2022.
A total of 1,923 intoxications were reported to poison control centers (CAP) during the surveillance period, between July and December. The amount is usually around 1,3
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is calling on people to help gather data which will shape future food safety messaging.
The FROST Project – which stands for Fridge Recording Over Set Time – runs from August for several months. Initial results are expec
