Food Safety: Page 2
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Nestlé recalls cookie dough products for possible rubber contamination
The world's largest food company, which has identified and fixed the cause of the problem, said it is taking this step "out of an abundance of caution."
By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 01, 2019 -
Health and environmental groups sue FDA again to ban perchlorate
Activists seek to overturn a 2017 ruling denying a request to keep the chemical out of plastic packaging and processing equipment for dry foods like cereal.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationAnnual test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers
Contaminated food is one of the leading causes of sickness. There continues to be a search for the best way to reduce foodborne illness.
By Rachel Kenyon, Vice President, Fibre Box Association • Oct. 14, 2019 -
FDA launches FSMA compliance dashboard
The agency will update the data quarterly with the eventual goal of tracking compliance for all seven rules in the 2011 law and identifying broader trends.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 01, 2019 -
What caused E. coli outbreaks in Arizona lettuce? A new research initiative will investigate
The multi-year initiative of the FDA, University of Arizona and local growers will study environmental factors and how they contribute to contamination.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 24, 2019 -
How treatment that could reduce peanut allergies might change food
Researchers found small doses of liquified nut protein under the tongue could increase children's tolerance of the legume.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Impossible Foods
OpinionIneffective labeling of plant-based food products leads to life-threatening allergic reactions
Consumers deserve clear and consistent labeling on everything, writes FARE CEO Lisa Gable.
By Lisa Gable • Sept. 03, 2019 -
Agreement reached to export more US beef to the EU
If the deal is approved by the European Parliament, annual exports of hormone-free beef to the 28 EU member countries could increase to about 18,500 metric tons, worth about $420 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Tomato harvesting robot grows $1.5M in seed funding
Israeli startup MetoMotion plans to use the investment to bring its first product to market and offer vegetable farmers a solution to today's labor shortage.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Christopher Doering
Will Westerners eat jellyfish?
As the human population grows and fish stocks decline, European scientists are studying how to maximize the value of the saltwater creatures.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Consumer Reports finds listeria on leafy greens sold in major supermarkets
The samples were purchased in June at grocery chains including Costco, Whole Foods, Acme and Hannaford in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
By Cathy Siegner • July 30, 2019 -
OpinionCrisco decision adds to conflicting case law over lab testing results
When plaintiffs claim laboratory tests confirm a manufacturer deceptively labeled its food, three attorneys from McGuireWoods argue companies justifiably believe they are entitled to details about those tests.
By James Neale, Trent Taylor and Ben Abel • July 25, 2019 -
Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds
While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.
By Cathy Siegner • July 12, 2019 -
Arla
Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare
The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2019 -
Nestlé's Toll House quietly introduces edible cookie dough
Despite no formal announcement, the company acknowledged the product's debut by tweeting in response to reports on news sites and Instagram.
By Cathy Siegner • July 02, 2019 -
DuPont develops natural egg white replacement for plant-based meats
The company said the ingredient for burgers, sausages and cold cut substitutes improves taste and texture, and eliminates the risk of salmonella or avian flu.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
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USDA inspector general investigates proposed pork inspection changes
The probe will look into whether the department hid information or used flawed data to support changes that would put some food safety tasks in the hands of industry staff.
By Cathy Siegner • June 26, 2019 -
Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels
The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.
By Cathy Siegner • June 24, 2019 -
Sponsored by Viking Cold SolutionsShould frozen food be used as a battery to lower energy costs?
Is the common practice of flywheeling on your frozen food really the best way to save the most energy?
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Junk food may cause kids' allergies, study says
Parents are feeding their children healthier food as trends shift, but is it enough?
By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2019 -
Study: Energy drinks can alter heart rhythm and increase blood pressure
Researchers from the University of the Pacific and two other institutions said further investigation is warranted on whether individual ingredients or a combination of them leads to these changes.
By Cathy Siegner • June 04, 2019 -
How does a recall of more than 62K pounds of beef impact the industry?
Aurora Packing Co. has pulled its products because they may be contaminated with E. coli, though no illnesses have been reported.
By Cathy Siegner • May 28, 2019 -
Yujin Kim, Industry Dive
OpinionFood governance is imperative for transparency
In order to keep consumers safe, today's industry needs more than just rules and guidelines. Augusta HiTech Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Sean Caputo writes that blockchain can fill in the gaps.
By Sean Caputo • May 22, 2019 -
Safety, sustainability concerns limit seafood in children's diets, report says
The American Academy of Pediatrics found consumption of the protein-rich food — many types of which contain vitamin D, calcium and omega-3s — has declined every year since 2007.
By Cathy Siegner • May 22, 2019 -
CBD entering food and drink at an 'astounding pace,' report says
Some companies are already infusing coffee, beer and other products with the substance — one of the more than 100 chemicals found in cannabis — despite murky federal restrictions in place.
By Cathy Siegner • May 20, 2019
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