An audit in Slovakia found that the current official food control system is only partially effective. Official controls in the food chain are fragmented, the competencies of supervisory authorities are insufficiently defined, they overlap, and individual agencies’ obligations are not established in law. Findings come from an assessment by the Supreme Audit Office (NKU) of
According to researchers, mandatory reporting of Listeria infections in Costa Rica would help improve knowledge of the pathogen in the country. Listeriosis is not a notifiable disease in the country, so its prevalence is unknown, and the diversity of Listeria monocytogenes circulating is unclear. Previous studies found Listeria monocytogenes in various foods in Costa Rica, with contamination levels between
The World Health Organization published its new guidelines for complementary feeding – defined as the process of providing foods in addition to milk – of children 6-23 months of age, last month.The report states that animal milks are an important source of protein, calcium, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, and stimulate insulin-like growth factor-1, important
In our latest new product development round up, we look at new launches in health and wellness such a collagen creamers and MCT powders. In plant-based, big-name brands Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat have tied up to launch meat-free pepperoni toppings, and TiNDLE Foods is partnering with YO! to help its plant-based chicken alternatives reach
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes food, food and more food. The hustle and bustle of multiple cooks, various meals and the constant flow of people in and out of the kitchen creates a chaotic environment and an increased risk of foodborne illnesses. Here are some food safety guidelines that will
Scanga Meat Company of Salida, CO, is recalling 563 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef products were produced on Dec. 11. “FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’
Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods. The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating Salmonella in insects. “Data on the persistence of Salmonella can be useful for further analysis by risk assessors and decision-makers involved in the safety of insect-based food, contributing to
The FDA has warned about certain oysters harvested in Canada and sold in the United States because two people have become infected with Campylobacter jejuni. On Dec. 18, the Utah Shellfish Authority notified the Food and Drug Administration of two cases of Campylobacter connected to consumption of oysters from British Columbia, Canada. The FDA has notified
Energy drink products of various brands are being recalled from the marketplace over non-compliances related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the brands in this recall include: 3D, 5 Hour, ABE, Alani Nu, Alokozay, AriZona RX Energy, Bang, Bleach T4-F, Bob Ross, Bum Energy, C4, Carabao, Celsius, Cocaine
Consumer behaviour advisory company Circana unveiled its latest food industry insights, detailing changing consumer spending patterns and sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).In its latest FMCG Demand Signals report, Circana data reveals that FMCG value sales continue to be driven almost entirely by inflation, which has grown by a further 10.1% year-on-year (YoY) to reach €636