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FDA tightens warnings on imported foods because of mycotoxins and illegal colors

FDA tightens warnings on imported foods because of mycotoxins and illegal colors

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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

Cinnamon recalled over elevated lead levels

Cinnamon recalled over elevated lead levels

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Photo illustration Spices USA Inc. of Hialeah, FL is recalling Tasty-Sawa cinnamon because of elevated lead levels. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 12, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in the U.S in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina

Pea protein recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

Pea protein recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

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Photo illustration Naturz Organics USA LLC of North Brunswick, NJ is recalling certain Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein bags because of possible Salmonella contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed to one

Food security: How can we create resilient food systems for the future?

Food security: How can we create resilient food systems for the future?

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Extreme weather events, which threaten crops and livestock, are becoming more prevalent across the globe as the changing climate alters weather patterns.According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), Europe has experienced an increasing number of severe weather-related natural hazards, including droughts, forest fires, heatwaves, storms and heavy rain, over the past decade.Food security: How can

NPD Trend Tracker: From PepsiCo snacks to collagen tea

NPD Trend Tracker: From PepsiCo snacks to collagen tea

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The collagen trend is on an upwards trajectory, particularly in food and drink. In our latest new product development round-up, we look at a new tea inspired by collagen (it contains collagen peptides). Elsewhere, plant-based continues to trend and UK retail welcomes two new meat-free chicken offerings. Scroll through the gallery for more…GettyImages/asbe

Figures show Campylobacter decline in England

Figures show Campylobacter decline in England

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According to recently released figures, the number of Campylobacter cases in England decreased in 2022. Reported infections fell from 55,642 in 2021 to 54,461 cases in 2022, a decrease of 1,181. Data comes from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) Second Generation Surveillance System and the Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Safety (One Health) (GIFSOH) division’s

The New Paradigm in Food Recalls

The New Paradigm in Food Recalls

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— ADVERTORIAL — By Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink Recently, kielbasa, frozen dumplings, queso fresco, charcuterie meats, and other foods have been recalled. In fact, the FDA issued 46 food and drink recalls in January 2024 alone, a 31 percent increase from 2023’s fourth-quarter monthly average. While food recalls are nothing new, there are

Powerade products recalled over potential metal object in bottles

Powerade products recalled over potential metal object in bottles

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The Coca-Cola Company of Auburndale, FL, is recalling Powerade products because of the potential presence of a foreign metal object in the product, specifically a stainless-steel ring. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 27, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were