KW Plastics is expanding the use of PCR (postconsumer resin) to many rigid packaging applications where FDA (Food and Drug Administration) food contact is required, following a new regulatory accomplishment.
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has launched what will become a series of Food Science Fact Sheets providing information on food science topics.
‘Doing what you have always done is the enemy of progress’
‘A recent undercover report in the press did more than uncover low standards of food safety at a major UK food manufacturer – it also highlighted the importance of organisations having the relevant electronic systems in place to prevent issues arising...
More than half of fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens tested positive for Campylobacter, according to 2016/17 results from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Recalls and alerts were made by UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia, Netherlands and Norway.
Determining low concentration levels of sulphites in foods such as garlic was the most challenging investigation last year due to interferences, according to the Government Chemist Annual Review.
Food alerts and recalls were made by the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Sweden.
A histamine outbreak that sickened hundreds linked to tuna was caused by potentially recurring inadequate temperature and poor hygiene conditions, said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Food safety recall round-up 29 September - 5 October 2017
Food and beverage alerts were made by the US, Canada, Australia, England, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Italy, Luxembourg, Greece, Germany, Sweden and Denmark.
An audit of the Brazilian official control system for beef, horse and poultry meat has found it is not fully or effectively implemented and has numerous shortcomings, according to a long-awaited report.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has warned consumers not to drink Pride & Joy Dairy raw milk due to Salmonella after the firm refused to recall it.
Food and beverage alerts were made by USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, England, Czech Republic, Finland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Sweden and Denmark.
