All Food safety articles – Page 28
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NewsCalls to test imported eggs as new European fipronil scandal brews
The emergence of a potential new fipronil scandal was “not a surprise” said British Egg Industry Council chairman
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NewsFresh fipronil contamination scandal as Germany recalls 73,000 organic eggs
The eggs are believed to have come from an organic egg supplier in the Netherlands
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NewsRemoval of BBE dates could discourage shoppers: YouGov
A poll following Tesco’s pledge to remove labelling from 70 fresh produce items could affect shopper ability to judge freshness
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Comment and OpinionA secure, sustainable global food system is increasingly urgent
The recent Global Food Integrity summit has convinced Professor Chris Elliott the current way we produce and distribute food needs to be re-thought
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NewsFinnebrogue adds smoked version of its nitrite-free bacon
The supplier said its new variant eliminated ‘nasties’ and ingredients from traditional smoking processes
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NewsUK poultry farmers report 40% decline in use of antibiotics
The poultry industry has credited ‘joined-up’ thinking for the reduction, and restated its ommitment to ‘responsible’ usage
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NewsAddo pulls 59 pastry SKUs over metal contamination fear
Wall’s, Tesco and Nisa among those hit by the recall of pies, pasties, slices and rolls
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Comment and OpinionAttitudes to GM food & drink are changing
When the public is asked what they believe are the biggest food safety issues, genetically modified foods are often mentioned
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NewsOne in four teen mystery shoppers able to buy knives
One in six retailers also failed test purchases for alcohol, according to Serve Legal
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NewsAldi adds nitrite-free bacon to Super Six promotion
It uses a mix of fruits and spice extracts instead of nitrites – described as a carcinogen by the WHO
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NewsDunnes Stores recalls deli filler amid listeria fears
The recall affects batches with sell-by dates from 13 to 20 April
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NewsIndustry must speak out about food crime, insists NFCU boss
The food crime unit is still receiving very little intelligence from industry sources despite repeated reassurances whistle-blowers would be given “absolute anonymity”
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NewsIceland denies temperature control problems ahead of exposé
“We are entirely refuting every piece it,” says Iceland joint MD Nigel Broadhurst
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NewsSainsbury's to roll out 'no touch' chicken pouches
The ‘tear and tip’ pouches are designed to appeal to shoppers with an aversion to raw meat
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NewsFaccenda defends welfare record in face of vegan complaints
Vegan campaign group PETA complained to the ASA about Faccenda’s ‘misleading’ claims of animal welfare on its website
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NewsRussell Hume 'in good financial health' before collapse
The supplier held £13.6m-worth of food stock, had no secured debt in place, and had £9.6m cash at the bank
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NewsCranswick warns meat companies to improve transparency
The meat giant’s Radical Transparency report warned suppliers needed to demonstrate greater accountability
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Comment and OpinionThe tiny particles that could pose big risks
The pearly white colouring, titanium dioxide E171, has been classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”
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NewsNFU urges caution over hormone-treated beef imports
Australian negotiators see an end to the UK’s ban on the controversial practice as central to any future free trade deal
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NewsRed meat link to bowel cancer not proven, stress health experts
Media reports on a study published yesterady were ‘misleading’, they claim…