A recent analysis shows remarkable levels of undeclared allergens on food labels. Avoiding allergic food is the mainstay of management since there is no curative treatment for food allergies. Therefore, mislabe [...]
A survey, recently published on Toxins, focused on the occurrence of ochratoxin A (OTA) and sterigmatocystin (STC) in grated cheese products obtained from hard grana-type cheeses. In recent years, [...]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released its final guidance, which provides recommendations to the sprout seed industry to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the production chain o [...]
For the first time, the EU’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) has set maximum limits for aromatic mineral oils (MOAH) in food products. The limits are effective immedi [...]
Research published on Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences found high levels of antimicrobial resistance in porcine Salmonella in Vietnam. The researchers raised particular concerns regarding the emergence of colis [...]
A team of scientists from the Food Packaging Forum (FPF), together with colleagues from eight academic institutions, analyzed more than 1 200 scientific studies where chemicals had been measured in food contact [...]
Four out of 17 certified organic pasta sauce products tested positive for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to organic food expert, Max Goldberg from Organic Insider, the presence of P [...]
On May 10, 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced their updated timelines for assessments of glyphosate. Accordingly, due to the unprecedented amount [...]
Latest news from Public Health France (Santé Publique France) reported a total of 59 salmonellosis cases in France as of April 27, linked to the recent infamous outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium in Euro [...]
Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its draft guidance, which provides information to companies and manufacturers on the action levels for lead in ready-to-drink juices and jui [...]
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