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 […]
Dozens Of Spices From 2 Companies Are Being Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
Two companies have issued recalls on their dried spices over fears that the products could contain salmonella, the FDA posted this month. The first is Sauer Brands, Inc. which voluntarily recalled specific lot codes of more than two dozen spices by The Spice Hunter, including organic parsley, organic cinnamon, Madagascar cloves, gourmet sesame seeds, and […]
Spices, herbs recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration recently announced recalls from two companies – Red Monkey Foods, Inc. and Sauer Brands Inc. – of herbs and spices that may be contaminated with salmonella. Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics after a sample was […]
Are Your Spices Fake or Real? Find Out How to Tell A Difference
Spices add flavor to your taste buds and make a dish come alive. Were you aware that while India produces these spices, many of them are not authentic or real? Fake spices are a great danger in the spice business. According to research, a few spices are likely to adulterate than other and it is […]