Example E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks are included in a review by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) of health risks that could occur in the next few years. The Health Security Risk Assessment details some of the most significant risks facing the UK over the next five …
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Chocolate raisins recalled because of undeclared peanuts
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts Inc. of Ontario, CA, is recalling First Street brand dark chocolate raisins in 9-ounce packages because they may contain peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if …
UK watchdog clears ABF’s deal to buy bread rival Hovis
The UK’s competition authority has given its approval to Associated British Foods’ acquisition of rival baker Hovis. The post UK watchdog clears ABF’s deal to buy bread rival Hovis appeared first on Just Food.
Clover Hill Dairy to recall all cheese amid listeria outbreak
Clover Hill Dairy is recalling all its cheese after health officials in the US state of Maryland expanded a warning over possible listeria contamination. The post Clover Hill Dairy to recall all cheese amid listeria outbreak appeared first on Just Food.
Infant-formula damages verdict against Mead Johnson overturned
A US court has reversed a decision against Mead Johnson awarding $60m in damages to a mother of a baby who died from NEC. The post Infant-formula damages verdict against Mead Johnson overturned appeared first on Just Food.
De Cecco snaps up Italian peer RossoGargano
Italy-based food major De Cecco has acquired tomato-products supplier RossoGargano. The post De Cecco snaps up Italian peer RossoGargano appeared first on Just Food.
Vion sells foodservice arm to Group of Butchers
Vion Food Group is selling its foodservice division to Group of Butchers, marking the “final major step” in its phased exit from the German market. The post Vion sells foodservice arm to Group of Butchers appeared first on Just Food.
Publisher’s Platform: The genome doesn’t lie
When I started suing food companies more than thirty years ago, after E. coli O157:H7 in undercooked Jack in the Box hamburgers killed four children and sickened hundreds, proving where a pathogen came from was slow, painstaking, and often impossible. Investigators matched bacteria using crude …
Complaints prompt infant formula recall
A dozen illnesses have been reported in France linked to a brand of infant formula. Eleven reports were received via the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) nutrivigilance system, and one via another system, for adverse digestive effects in infants …
Sentence scheduled for former janitorial services manager who forged IDs for hundreds of workers
A defendant who worked for Fayette Janitorial Services will be sentenced on September 17 after pleading guilty to obtaining fake identifications for undocumented workers, including children. John Bernard Mitchum, a Fayette Janitorial Services division manager, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. Fayette Janitorial …
