Insights from a decade of monitoring have revealed the main foods, causative agents, and contributing factors in outbreaks in Germany. Since 2015, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) have been collecting data on foodborne outbreaks …
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Botulism cases under investigation in Italy
Italian officials suspect that a brand of olive and almond cream caused two cases of botulism. In early May, two adult patients, part of the same family, were hospitalized because of suspected botulism with epidemiological investigations led by experts from the Toscana Centro local health …
FDA issues warning after cookie company refuses to recall products
The FDA is warning consumers with milk, wheat, or tree nut allergies not to eat, and retailers not to serve or sell certain Imperial-brand cookies and candies manufactured by Imperial Nougat Co. due to milk, wheat, and tree nut ingredients not being listed on the …
EU suspends imports duties on fertiliser
The EU has suspended duties on key nitrogen-based fertilisers, aiming to ease pressures for farmers amid global supply disruptions. The post EU suspends imports duties on fertiliser appeared first on Just Food.
Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire secures funds as takeover offer proceeds
Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire has secured at least $20m of new funding as a takeover by Coral Holdco moves forward. The post Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire secures funds as takeover offer proceeds appeared first on Just Food.
The use of AI in food NPD is changing
Seeking an edge, food manufacturers are looking at different ways of using AI in their NPD processes, helping the development of new products The post The use of AI in food NPD is changing appeared first on Just Food.
Heartland to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business
Heartland Food Products Group has agreed to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands for an undisclosed sum. The post Heartland to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business appeared first on Just Food.
EU, Mexico sign expanded trade deal
The EU and Mexico have signed a trade deal removing import duties on a range of products, including meat, dairy, confectionery and wine. The post EU, Mexico sign expanded trade deal appeared first on Just Food.
Costa Rica reports Salmonella outbreak; one possible death
Health officials in Costa Rica are investigating an outbreak that has affected more than 50 people. The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) said the preliminary epidemiological and sanitary investigation has uncovered a link to a commercial establishment in Ciudad Colón de Mora. Local media …
New guidance for infant manufacturers available
The FDA has issued final guidance for manufacturers of infant formula and laboratories conducting testing on infant formula. The guidance was developed to help manufacturers and laboratories in the design, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) studies. Protein is an essential nutrient …
