The number of food and other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries increased in February. Data comes from the second monthly report on potential, but not confirmed, fraud published by the European Commission. The listed non-compliances may trigger investigations by authorities in EU member states. The report includes fraud suspicions of a cross-border nature shared
The majority of issues discussed at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting had previously been raised, and only four new topics were discussed. Delegates at the March meeting of the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures addressed trade concerns related to food safety and animal and plant health. Countries raised 49 specific
Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling certain Signature Select, Athens, and Cal Pia brand bread because of metal and plastic shavings in product. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 4, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in California and Nevada.
Eat-Sum-More Inc. is recalling Beef Biltong from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by test results. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario and Online in Canada. Recalled products: BrandProductSizeUPCCodesEat Sum MoreBeef Biltong – OriginalVariable0 84672 48931 80212 13188 2024 As of
The Atlanta-based Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is ending the first quarter of the year with a handful of active foodborne illness investigations. CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, the agency has put science into action to help children stay healthy
Representatives from the poultry meat sector in Poland have responded to reports in the United Kingdom about the risk of Salmonella in products. Broadcaster ITV and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism said UK food safety chiefs were considering banning some poultry products from Poland because of Salmonella. The National Poultry Council – Chamber of Commerce and
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on
The collagen market is on the rise, with value expected to increase from $5.1bn (€4.69bn) in 2023 to $7.4bn by 2030, according to market research company Markets and Markets. The vast majority of collagen on the market serves the nutraceutical, sports nutrition and cosmetic industries. Examples of collagen in food and drink products exist, but
Vitamins and minerals included in foods and food supplements offer an important boost: but – unknown to many consumers – can be harmful if taken in high amounts.Consequently, the EU sets maximum levels for vitamins or minerals that may be added to food supplements and fortified foods – ranging from breakfast cereals to margarine. And
Beyond fortification: Yili highlights clean label and high-protein demands from Chinese consumersDairy giant Yili says that clean label and high protein content are now just as important to Chinese consumers as fortification.Yoghurts are generally recognised as a nutritious food in China and manufacturers have long been fortifying these with various nutrients and minerals to boost