Restaurant worker death in gas pipe explosion leads to OSHA fine
A gas pipe explosion and fire that led to the death of a restaurant worker has been investigated by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Archives for August 18, 2013
Irish trader set to sue ABP over horsemeat claim
Meat processor ABP Food Group is being sued for defamation over claims it made regarding the source of horsemeat in beef burgers produced at its Silvercrest plant.
UK retailers accused of backsliding after horsemeat scandal
UK pig bosses claim retailers are already backing away from the promises of shorter supply chains made in the wake of the horsemeat scandal and are yet again turning to overseas imports on products like pork and bacon.
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Campylobacter cases remain high in Scotland
Campylobacter continues to be the most commonly reported cause of bacterial infectious intestinal disease in Scotland, with about 6,000 cases reported per year since 2009, according to a report.
Retail ‘bargaining power’ commands private label boom in Russia: Euromonitor
Major Russian retailers are using bargaining power to ensure heavy private label presence on shelves – hitting smaller domestic brands, Euromonitor says.
EU slaps plant sterol-stanol products with warning from 2014
Cholesterol-busting plant sterol and stanol products – worth about €2.5bn globally – will have to carry warning labels in the European Union from next February.
Mondelez develops 3-D object for quicker flavor release in gum
Mondelez has filed a patent for a quicker way to release flavors and actives in chewing gum using a 3-D object made of polymers.
Researchers weigh the costs and benefits of food risk communication
Free movement of food ingredients in Europe raises food safety challenges for manufacturers – so what is the best way to avoid foodborne illness outbreaks and communicate risk with consumers?