The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on improving microbial food safety in Slovakia and Malta. The DG Sante audit of Slovakia, carried out in September 2023, was the first on the topic of food of non-animal origin (FNAO) and resulted in six recommendations. Problems included official controls being performed before
Tara flour as a cause of illness and the relevance of Bacillus cytotoxicus as a foodborne pathogen are examples of emerging chemical risks discussed recently in Europe. It is thought that baikiain in tara flour was responsible for around 470 illnesses reported in the U.S. since June 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared
The webinar had a successful live premiere on August 21 2024, featuring exclusive insights from brands such as PepsiCo, Suntory, Kirin and more on trending beverage topics from hydration to energy drinks and biotics as beverage ingredients.On-demand access to this event is still available for the next three months – just register here, for no
An omnivore is someone who eats both plant and animal-based foods, a dietary characteristic of many civilisations worldwide. Biologically, humans, along with many other animal species, are omnivores.In recent years, descriptors for dietary preferences have increased or grown in followers. What type of diets are there?Omnivore – someone who eats a diet made from a variety
If you were asked to name two of the biggest food and beverage trends of the past decade, there’s a strong chance you’d reference the rise in the plant-based movement and the absolute dominance of gut-health boosting products.What you might not know, is that dietitians and health experts are now looking at a potential link
The patient count in a deadly outbreak traced to edibles continues to increase with 145 patients having developed symptoms since the previous update this past week. The Food and Drug Administration continues investigating Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, gummies, and cones. The outbreak has spread across 29 states, with 59 hospitalized patients. Two people have
Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Administration, three confirmed patients were present as of Aug. 21. An outbreak is declared when two or more patients are infected with the same strain of a pathogen. The FDA has initiated traceback efforts, but the agency has
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the deadline for comments on a proposed rule preventing poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high levels of certain Salmonella. Nov. 7 is the new deadline for comments on the proposed rule on reducing Salmonella in raw poultry products. FSIS decided to
Ultra-processed food is alive in the nightmares of many consumers. Commentators have warned of their dangers, with some calling for a tax on UPFs (although many suggest this would be nigh-on impossible to implement). Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has linked them to high numbers of deaths.However, others have criticised the usefulness of the
As part of FoodNavigator’s how-to guide for start-up success, we look at how to legally and effectively label new food products. So, you’ve created your product. Dedicated time and enthusiasm to develop it, asked friends and family to taste-test it, and made any necessary changes to make sure it’s exactly how you want it to be. Now