FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Imported Cooked Duck Blood Curds from China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of imported cooked duck blood curds from China. The total amount of ineligible product is undetermined because the investigation is ongoing. The cooked duck blood curds product does not identify […]
FSSAI reoperationalises additives & licensing norms for fish, fish products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a direction regarding reoperationalisation of the FSS Amendment Regulations, 2020, and FSS Amendment Regulations, 2020, relating to fish and fish products. The amendment in food products and food additive regulations was made to specify the limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in fresh water & marine […]
Frank brand milk chocolate covered raisins recall warning issued
Traces of peanuts may be in the candy. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Frank brand milk chocolate covered raisins because they may contain undeclared traces of peanuts. The candy is sold at Canadian Tire stores across Canada. Codes for the affected product include: Best Before 2021 MA 07, […]
These hacks by FSSAI will help you disinfect your kitchen easily!
Did you know that germs can quickly get from one surface to another in the kitchen? If they get into the food or even on your skin, they can make you ill in no time. Thus, it is crucial to keep the home and kitchen surfaces disinfected to limit the possibility of infection. Many people […]
Faribault Foods Inc. recalls canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens
WASHINGTON – Faribault Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The product contains milk and soy, known allergens, as well as beef and pork, which are not declared on the product label. The cans […]
Aw Shucks! Oysters In Myanmar Contaminated With Human Bacterial Pathogens, Plastic And Baby Formula
An international team of researchers from USA, Australia, Monaco and Myanmar identified more than 5,000 human pathogens and more than 1,000 microdebris particles in seawater and oysters from the eastern Andaman Sea of Myanmar. People living in the rural but densely populated coastal regions in Myanmar depend on artisanal fishing for livelihoods, however with rapid […]
The INFOSAN issues alert on Brazil nuts contamination with salmonella
The International Food Safety Authorities Network has issued an alert on contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with salmonella. The Indian apex food regulator, FSSAI, got the alert and subsequently issued a notice to all the Food Safety Commissioners for necessary action including food recall. According to the FSSAI notice, an alert was received from INFOSAN […]
Salmonella outbreak in France tied to sausage from Spain
Public health officials in France are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak suspected to be caused by fuet, a type of sausage from Spain. A link between illness and the Spanish company Embutidos Sola SA was confirmed at the start of September, according to the Directorate General for Food, the Directorate General for Health and Santé […]
bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Possible Methanol
AJR Trading is voluntarily recalling 2,004 units of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer currently distributed in the United States because of possible presence of methanol in other lots of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer. This lot has been teated and meets all appropriate specifications and tests, but the manufacturer is recalling it out of an […]
Regulations To Fortify Processed Foods Soon: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will soon be coming out with regulations to fortify processed foods including cereals, bakery products, buns, breads, biscuits, pasta, noodles, etc. Inoshi Sharma, Director, FSSAI said that an overview of the food safety is need of the hour and FSSAI is soon coming up with regulations on […]