As a result of the evaluation of the available analysis results of the maize harvest 2015, GMP+ International – in collaboration with other collaborating scheme holders, has adjusted the risk profile for Aflatoxin B1. For Austria this means that its
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Two new cases of Salmonella enteritidis are being investigated in Finland after an earlier outbreak linked to imported organic mung bean sprouts.
CDC is providing $67 million to help health departments nationwide tackle antibiotic resistance and other patient safety threats, including healthcare-associated infections.
Two people were hospitalised due to an outbreak of E.coli, linked to two batches of Dunsyre Blue Cheese, manufactured by Lanarkshire-based Errington Cheese. Fourteen people across Scotland and two people in England contracted the E.coli bacteria, pro
Five UK supermarkets have been warned to take thousands of pots of yoghurt off their shelves amid concerns they may contain pieces of rubber.
The yoghurt, supplied by Yeo Valley but mostly sold under own-brand labels, pose a "possible risk" to health
Iowa health officials are investigating about 25 illnesses potentially linked to deli-made potato salads sold by Big G Foods in Marengo, IA. Test results from the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa were presumed positive for Salmonel
The FSA is today publishing a summary of food incidents handled between April and June 2016. This list summarises alerts issued by the FSA to recall or withdraw products.
The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has published its strategy for 2016 – 2018, which sets out its core vision of safe and trustworthy food for everyone and its mission of protecting consumers by leading a collaborative food safety community to
IKEA is recalling six chocolate products because the presence of hazelnut and/or almond is not mentioned correctly in the ingredients list. This means the products are a possible risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnut and/or almond. The products
Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences of Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra is establishing a portfolio of new potential partners for our international research activities, mainly within the framework of EFSA call programme. We are conta
EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific and technical guidance for the preparation and presentation of a health claim application.
This document presents a common format for the organisation of information for the preparation o
British beef and lamb could be back on American dinner plates by the start of next year after the US Department of Agriculture published proposals to relax import restrictions.The USDA has launched a 60-day consultation to relax restrictions on Briti
Unilever has teamed up with environmental charity the Hubbub Foundation, as well as food waste specialist Wrap, to help reduce the amount of food waste in the UK at consumer, business and policy level.
Their Joint Ambition for a Zero Food Waste Britai
The Integrated Approaches to Food allergen and Allergy management (iFAAM) project brings together leading experts in food allergy from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA in order to develop tools for the management of allergens in food.
One aspect
Morrisons has become the latest retailer to commit to phasing out the sale of eggs from caged hens in its stores by 2025 after pressure from a Sheffield schoolgirl. The move follows similar commitments by Aldi and Tesco in recent weeks, while Iceland
The Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM) are delighted to announce the inaugural BIM Awards 2016 – celebrating the best in the Irish Seafood Sector.
The aim of the Awards is to celebrate and highlight excellence in Ireland’s seafood industry.
BIM are seekin
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is opening positions for Trainees (All Units and Departments).
Your key objectives
Under the supervision of a Traineeship Adviser within the unit of assignment, the trainee will have
A report published today by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) into egg safety has shown a major reduction in the risk from salmonella in UK eggs.
Location: Waterford
Description: Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd are inviting candidates to apply for an Interim Laboratory Supervisor (Maternity Cover) which is based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
The role of the Interm Laboratory Supervisor is to ef
The Chair of the Food Standards Agency and the Chief Medical Officers of the Department of Health and the devolved administrations invite applications for specialist and non-specialist members of the COT which will become vacant on 31 March 2017.
The
