Beef Products Inc. will pay a $450,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations in Iowa relating to released ammonia that killed one employee and left another permanently disabled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A generally accepted method for the cumulative risk assessment of pesticide residues on food is missing within the EU, according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
An international food safety network has boosted the capacity to detect pesticide residues in Guatemala, Central America, "tenfold" and improved its testing for aflatoxins, poisons produced by fungi.
The team behind a method that can kill foodborne pathogens “within minutes” using cold plasma in packaged liquids and foods is looking for industrial partners as they bid to commercialise the technology.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting that while levels of reported food-related illnesses are steady or declining, others are on an uptick.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched an X-ray detection platform, designed to enable food processors to meet global demand for thorough inspection for product contamination.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has agreed to an external review in response to the adulteration of processed beef products with horse and pig meat and DNA.
The first outbreak of ciguatoxin poisoning from fish in Germany has been confirmed, with scientists claiming the problem is on the rise as more exotic fish species are consumed around the world.
Food firms need to ensure transparency and traceability up and downstream in their supply chain to minimise risk, according to Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
German authorities did not go against European Union law when they warned the public about the condition of meat found at a wild game venison plant, the EU high court ruled last week.
Scientists have put germs that form biofilms for self-protection in dry conditions under the spotlight in a bid to understand how it benefits them and the implications.
Numbers of EU consumers contracting Campylobacter and E.coli food poisoning are increasing, with the data on E.coli particularly worrying, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The French Health Authority’s report that Bisphenol A (BPA) poses health risks for pregnant women and unborn children is “in contrast with the most recent global scientific consensus”, according to an industry group.
Chung’s Products has been shut down after a US court ruled that some of its products could be “contaminated with filth and unsafe and injurious to health”.
Tyson Foods will pay almost $4m in civil penalties in relation to eight accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia which resulted in one death, multiple injuries and property damage over four years.
A US program has being developed to certify exporters of egg-containing products to ensure they operate in adequate manufacturing practices and under sanitary conditions.
Lack of time is the greatest barrier to providing effective food safety training, according to more than seven in 10 food and drink processors globally surveyed by Campden BRI.
A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called for third party participation in the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) process.
Consumer fears about Bisphenol A (BPA) may compound the negative impacts on metal packaging in the next 10 years according to the latest study from market analyst Visiongain.
Nanobiotechnology incorporating enzymes and nanoparticles is an alternative to antibiotics and chemicals in the battle against foodborne disease, according to research.
The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) need to re-evaluate its E.coli testing relating to the downstream processing of boxed beef products, according to the results of an audit from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Biotecon Diagnostics has launched the first automated system incorporating detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO), allergens and animal species differentiation, which speeds up testing and is more sensitive than other methods.
Frequent line changeovers, confusion over chemical detergent use and cleaning schedules that aren't thought through properly are major causes of hygiene and cleaning failures in food factories.
Scientific experts have outlined the focus on the level of evidence needed to characterise endocrine activity, according to a report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
Lawrence Staniforth, contracts manager for UK institiute Campden BRI's Heat Resistance and Decontamination unit, talks to FoodProductionDaily.com about its latest projects, and the current talking points, in the field of hygiene and cleaning.
Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
Triclosan, an antimicrobial ingredient used in some hand soaps in the food processing industry, is under the microscope again after a US Court of Appeal decision.
Special Newsletter: hygiene, sanitation and cleaning
Plant management must ensure hygiene, cleaning and sanitation is a top priority to minimise the chance of recalls, according to the founder of a US company that provides products and advice to the food industry.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance recommending certain seafood processors take steps to minimise risk of ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP).
Norway must bring the financing of a laboratory that verifies the quality of drinking water and foodstuffs in line with state aid provisions, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
A tool for measuring poultry tenderness has been launched by Stable Micro Systems, which the texture analysis expert claimed breaks new ground in terms of speed, accuracy and simplicity.
The porn industry is ‘more responsible’ than the food industry when it comes to safety and recall issues, according to Dr Doug Powell, professor at Kansas State University in the US.
Internationally agreed testing methods for endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs) will become available shortly and will help with the risk assessment of them, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) said an outbreak of Cryptosporidium that affected around 300 people in England and Scotland in May last year showed "strong evidence" of being linked to bagged salad products labeled as “ready-to-eat”.
Eagle Product Inspection is poised to launch meat quality analysis tools it hopes will help food processors crack down on contamination and lack of traceability in the supply chain.
UK potato processor Branston has teamed up with Ishida Europe and the University of Lincoln on a £823,277 project to enhance food safety and quality inspection for food manufacturers.
