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Frito Lay recalls Sun Chips, other snacks because of contamination with Salmonella

Frito Lay recalls Sun Chips, other snacks because of contamination with Salmonella

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Frito Lay is recalling certain snacks in Canada, including Sun Chips, because of Salmonella contamination. The company distributed the snacks nationwide. According to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the company initiated the recall. No background was given for the company’s action. Individual bags and cases of product are included in

China approves safety of gene-edited wheat

China approves safety of gene-edited wheat

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Despite rapid advancements in various fields such as artificial intelligence, telecommunications, renewable energy and electric vehicles, the Asian continent has been notably slow in embracing biotechnology.Concerns persist among Chinese consumers regarding the safety of GM crops.Traditionally, the country has primarily imported GM corn and soybeans for animal feed purposes while cultivating non-GM varieties for human

Fava beans linked to Listeria outbreak in Finland

Fava beans linked to Listeria outbreak in Finland

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Scientists have traced the source of a multi-year Listeria outbreak in Finland to ready-to-eat, plant-based food products, including fava beans. Six cases were reported to the Finnish Infectious Diseases Registry between 2015 and 2019. Patient interviews and hospital menus were used to target traceback investigations of implicated foods. In 2021 and 2022, similar Listeria was detected

Riced cauliflower recalled in Texas after testing finds Listeria

Riced cauliflower recalled in Texas after testing finds Listeria

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Photo illustration CN Frozen Foods, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL is recalling Sysco Classic Riced Cauliflower after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on April 27, 2024 and is ongoing. The recalled product was sold in Texas.

Feedback shows lack of support for planned EU Listeria changes

Feedback shows lack of support for planned EU Listeria changes

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More than 80 comments have been submitted on plans to update Listeria monocytogenes rules concerning ready-to-eat (RTE) food in Europe. Many submissions were against the proposals and raised concerns about how they would work in practice as well as issues around challenge testing and the fact that a zero tolerance approach puts companies off testing

Why your company should master third-party audits

Why your company should master third-party audits

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— ADVERTORIAL — The food processing industry has rapidly adopted new technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance food safety. Knitting them together to develop the kind of efficiencies promised by ‘new tech’ has been a growing problem, however. To meet growing demand, most food processors, especially meat packers and processors, have been implementing

NPD Trend Tracker: From plant-based ice-cream to gluten-free fast food

NPD Trend Tracker: From plant-based ice-cream to gluten-free fast food

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On our NPD Trend Tracker this week, we have a range of new products from big brands; new flavours from Kettle Chips, plant-based thighs from This, plant-based ice cream from Flora Professional, and a gluten free range from Leon. We also have a collaboration between Disney and Cawston Press and a limited edition beer from