Chlorine-washed chicken vs chlorine-washed salad leaves: what’s the difference?
When discussing future UK trade deals, it’s not long before someone raises the issue of chlorine-washed chicken. We eat salad washed in chlorine, and our drinking water is chlorine-treated, so why are we averse to chlorine-washed chicken? The practice of washing chicken carcasses in a chlorine solution has been banned in the UK and EU […]
Mushroom poisoning behind most outbreaks in China
Poisonous mushrooms were the most common cause of outbreaks in China during a 14-year period, according to a study. Stats on mushroom outbreaksOf the 13,307 outbreaks with known etiology, almost a third were caused by poisonous mushrooms, followed by Vibrio parahaemolyticus at 11 percent while the percentage linked to saponin, Salmonella, nitrite, pesticides, Staphylococcus aureus […]
Matalan, Lidl and Co-op urgently recall food and child products
A number of products have been urgently recalled, including chicken, socks and even children’s seats. Retailers and supermarkets such as Lidl, Matalan and Co-op have all been affected by the recent product recalls, issued by the Food Standards Agency. A recall is put out if the product is dangerous or faulty and could cause harm […]
Saudi FDA busts Riyadh factory for storing 220 tonnes of food in poor conditions
Abu Dhabi: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority said Sunday it has busted a factory for storing more than 220 tonnes of foodstuffs in inappropriate conditions in the capital, Riyadh. The owner of the facility was summoned and legal procedures were completed to bring him to justice, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority said on […]
Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
The UK Food Standards Agency has announced that Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces, due to the detected presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to eat it, but to return to store for a refund. Undeclared allergens cause recall headaches Peanuts. As […]
Will the real “whole grain” please stand up?
When it comes to finding whole grain foods, the current labels are failing us. There are no words, symbols, signs, or labels that can guarantee the food on the shelf is 100 percent whole grain, even if it says it is. He developed a new biochemical analysis to determine precisely how much whole grain flour […]
Tesco, Co-op and others issue urgent product recalls
Tesco, Co-op and a number of other retailers have issued urgent product recalls. The Food Standards Agency issues ‘Product Withdrawal Information Notices’ and ‘ Product Recall Information Notices’ to let consumers know about problems associated with food. Here’s the latest product recalls from the past couple of weeks. This is because some packs contain an […]
What are the Requirements for Using Aluminum Foil as a Functional Barrier?
What are the Requirements for Using Aluminum Foil as a Functional… by: Packaging Law at Keller and Heckman. I understand that the inclusion of an aluminum foil layer in laminate materials is considered by FDA to be a functional barrier. Should the aluminum foil layer have a minimum thickness to be considered a functional barrier […]
Avoiding Salmonella Contamination in the Midst of an International Red Onion Salmonella Outbreak
One national salmonella lawyer, Ron Simon, stated in an interview: “Its always good to remember the four easy steps as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These are Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill.” Consumers buy food not only for its great taste, but for its nutritional value. How can the average consumer know […]
Get tough on infant milk substitute promotions: FSSAI to States
Says e-commerce platforms also need to strictly adhere to provisions of IMS Act. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has asked all State food safety commissioners to closely monitor the promotional activities of companies that make infant milk substitutes. It has further directed them to take strict legal action if found to be […]