Mad Cow Disease Discovered on UK Farm
On May 20, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) announced the detection of a case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Following this finding,...
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FSAI Urges Irish Food Businesses to Adhere to Food Safety Standards for Chilled and Frozen Coated Poultry Products
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding food businesses—manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers—to ensure robust food safety management systems are in place for producing...
National Food Crime Unit Leader Talks About Investigative Authority
Addressing food fraud is crucial for supporting reputable businesses and ensuring consumer safety. By safeguarding legitimate enterprises, we protect consumers from deceptive criminal actions. The...
USDA Withdraws Proposed Measures Aimed at Reducing Salmonella in Poultry
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reversed its proposals aimed at implementing enforcement measures designed to reduce the incidence of salmonella in poultry. Yesterday,...
FDA Halts Milk Testing Program Amid Staff Reductions
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended its quality control programme for fresh milk and other dairy products. This suspension arises from...
McVitie’s Owner Appoints Interim Vice President of Quality and Food Safety
This month, Jones has officially joined the global snacking powerhouse, pladis Global, where he will oversee quality and food safety for the entire organization. With...
Sainsbury’s Issues Recall Due to Metal Contamination
Packs of the ‘Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel (150g)’ from Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference range, bearing an April 2025 best before date, may be contaminated...
Cheese Manufacturer Issues Recall Due to E. coli Contamination
Isle of Mull Cheese is proactively recalling an entire batch of its Hebridean Blue Cheese due to potential E.coli contamination. This recall pertains specifically to...
Tony’s Chocolonely Issues Recall for Chocolate Bars
A recent recall affects 180g bars of Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar, specifically those with lot codes 162633, 162614, 163061, 4331, 4332, and...
ExxonMobil Achieves Success with Signature Polymers in Meat Packaging
In a notable collaboration, Alico, a Colombian packaging manufacturer, partnered with ExxonMobil and Kuraray to tackle a critical challenge in the local market: developing high-performance...