Origin of COVID-19 resurgence in Beijing: Cold chain food contamination
Watch out for a highly possible new transmission route of the novel coronavirus – cold chain transportation. After several months of analysis, Chinese researchers have concluded that imported food via cold chain from high-risk areas overseas may be the origin of the unexpected COVID-19 resurgence in Beijing in June, which started from the city’s largest […]
Food recall: Waitrose issues urgent warning amid serious allergy fears – full list
Waitrose has recalled cheese and chocolate products due to a possible safety risk. Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi The cheese product has been recalled due to allergy fears. The item contains milk that is not mentioned in English on the label. The item being recalled is 225 grams with the best before date of May […]
The FDA Just Released These 6 New Food Safety Tips
1. Never consume raw flour. The FDA starts off its list of safety tips that can help you avoid foodborne illness this fall with a warning about raw flour: It may contain harmful bacteria. “If you’re baking apple pies, pumpkin bread, or anything in between, you’re likely using flour,” the FDA says, “and it’s important […]
Sugar’s Up. Vitamin A Is Out. The Deets on the New FDA Nutrition Label
One of the easiest ways to know what’s *actually* in your favorite store-bought foods – the heat-and-eat tamales, instant udon, or that strawberry granola you can’t live without – is to check out the nutrition facts label located on the back of the package. The nutrition facts label hadn’t had a major update in 20 […]
FSSAI notifies norms related to microbiological needs for spices, herbs
FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards Eighth Amendment Regulations, 2020, related to microbiological requirements for spices and herbs. Food Business Operators shall comply with all the provisions of these regulations by July 1, 2021, says the notification. According to the notification, two separate tables are provided for pre-market and post- market scenarios for […]
FSSAI moots life imprisonment for adulteration, daily fine for no licence
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed life imprisonment for adulteration in the proposed draft for amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. “Any person who whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf, adds adulterants to food so as to render it injurious for human consumption […]
Preventing the spread of diseases through international trade
Vector-borne diseases, i.e. diseases that are transmitted via blood-feeding insects such as mosquitos, ticks and fleas, have been increasing dramatically in recent years, and international trade is an important factor. Vector-borne diseases have been increasing at an alarming rate in the last 30 years, as stated in the article “Vector-transmitted diseases. A new challenge for […]
FDA Announces a One Year Pilot Program to Evaluate Third-Party Food Safety Standards and Invites Requests to Participate
FDA’s regulations implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for Preventive Controls for Human Food, Preventive Controls for Animal Food, and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs permit the use of third-party audits as supplier verification activities. FDA’s July 13, 2020 New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint indicates that to the extent third-party audit data […]
Researchers call for change in approach to Listeria in low risk foods
Researchers have provided alternatives to the zero-tolerance approach used in the United States to manage Listeria in low-risk foods. “A blanket zero-tolerance policy for all RTE foods provides a very strong disincentive for zone 1 testing, as well as a significant disincentive for finished product testing. More specifically, the challenge with a zero-tolerance approach for […]
Food Recall Warning – Allergen (Sesame Seeds) – The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd brand Organic Multigrain Bread
Recall date: October 16, 2020 Reason for recall: Allergen – Sesame Seeds Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. Distribution: British Columbia Extent of the distribution: Retail Reference number: 14067 Recalled products: Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd Organic Multigrain Bread 750 g […]