COVID-19 likely spread by cold-chain products
Chinese scientists have discovered that the COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing in June was likely to have been triggered by cold-chain imports from overseas, adding to mounting evidence that the virus can be transmitted from contaminated cold-chain products to humans. Based on the findings, the study underscores the significance of intensifying supervision of cold-chain imports, especially […]
Recall of Several Frozen Bakery Products due to the Presence Of The Unauthorised Pesticide Ethylene Oxide
Several batches of frozen bakery products are being recalled due to the presence of the pesticide ethylene oxide in sesame seeds used in the product. This pesticide is not authorised for use in foods sold in the EU. The implicated batches were not sold directly to consumers; they have been supplied to food services such […]
Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and others have urgently recalled products
Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and others are all urgently recalling a number of products from their stores. There are a number of reasons why brands recall products and the reasons listed below include food possibly containing mould, salmonella and undeclared ingredients. All of the companies have asked customers not to consume the products and instead to […]
Rule for sale of home-cooked food: Hoteliers, restaurant owners welcome FSSAI decision
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India on Saturday welcomed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s move of mandatory registration for home-cooked food sellers which will help reduce health risk of consumers. The apex hospitality association has stated that food operators, whether operating from home or from dark kitchens, should be regulated […]
FSSAI clarifies on Food for Special Medical Purpose in foods akin to drugs
FSSAI has issued a guidance note ‘specifically’ on food for special medical purpose , as it was in receipt of large number of applications for approval under the FSS Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients Regulations, while the product actually falls under the FSS Regulations. FSSAI clarified that FSMP is a special dietary formulation intended for […]
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 […]