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US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - to order a mandatory recall of a food product if there is serious health risk or death, and if the company had failed to carry out a FDA request for a voluntarily recall. The agency can detain adulterated

‘Unauthorised' drinks to be reformulated on health fears

09-Nov-2009 - recalled between 26-30 October after it became aware of the safety watchdog’s unease. It also vowed to overhaul the formulation of the drinks. “At the time of the recall, we had been approved by Health

Canadians warned off Chaotic Beverages over possible health risks

06-Nov-2009 - by the safety watchdog, Canadian importer U&ME Marketing initiated a nationwide recall of the four Chaotic

Lawsuits filed over E.coli-contaminated beef

05-Nov-2009 - recalled by Fairbank Farm and South Shore Meats, a subsidiary of Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing was infected with E.coli after eating Fairbank Farm beef in late September. Beef recall

Package meat recovery fuels Maple Leaf Q3 profits

29-Oct-2009 - in the recovery of the prepared meats business, which was impacted by a product recall in August 2008

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Beef recall on E.coli fears after 20 sickened

27-Oct-2009 - Beef recall on E.coli fears after 20 sickened ... US company Crocetti's Oakdale Packing Co has recalled more than 1,000 lbs of beef patties after ... US company Crocetti's Oakdale Packing Co has recalled more than 1,000 lbs of beef patties after ... The firm, trading as South Shore Meats, recalled approximately 1,039 pounds of fresh ground beef

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Tackling E.coli – legislation or self-regulation?

26-Oct-2009 - was the best way to plug the gaps in a colander-like inspection system that sees US companies recall E on sending tainted meat to market only to be forced later to issue a recall that may or may not catch

Meat test rule change would prevent most E.coli, Listeria recalls

22-Oct-2009 - Meat test rule change would prevent most E.coli, Listeria recalls ... More than 80 per cent of this year’s meat recalls for E.coli and listeria could have been avoided ... More than 80 per cent of this year’s meat recalls for E.coli and listeria could have been avoided ... the practice of controlling sampled product to prevent the need for a recall in the event of a positive result

Baby food recalled on botulism fears

20-Oct-2009 - Baby food recalled on botulism fears ... Plum Organics has recalled a batch of baby food over fears it may be tainted with botulism. ... Plum Organics has recalled a batch baby food over fears it may be tainted with botulism. ... The US company announced it had issued the voluntary recall of its Apple & Carrot Portable

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Beef tongues recalled on BSE risk

19-Oct-2009 - Beef tongues recalled on BSE risk ... A US company has recalled around 33,000 pounds of beef tongues that may still contain specified ... A US company has recalled around 33,000 pounds of beef tongues that may still contain specified ... with these potentially infective tissues. The company is recalling all products packed between July 1, 2009

Dispatches from FIE

Bailiffs confiscate Aker krill products at FIE

19-Nov-2009 - director, Greg Cherry, said it was the first time he could recall such a situation, but would not comment

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Child food allergies on the rise in the US

17-Nov-2009 - for manufacturers, who must make costly recalls if their products contain allergens that are not listed on the label

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GMP Herbal Products recalls slimming pill

16-Nov-2009 - GMP Herbal Products recalls slimming pill ... GMP Herbal Products is recalling a weight loss dietary supplement called Pai You Guo after ... GMP Herbal Products is recalling a weight loss dietary supplement called Pai You Guo after ... of Pai You Guo, which was sold over the internet, are being recalled.

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IFT reviews food traceability

16-Nov-2009 - at least 714 illnesses across 46 states. The huge product recall that followed was expanded four times

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Eagle granted SQF accreditation

09-Nov-2009 - safer. But as long as recalls occur, there is room for improvement. With the involvement of everyone

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Industry must embrace change, says CRN CEO

27-Oct-2009 - supplements: Annual registrations, mandatory recall authority for FDA, and a requirement that firms develop

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Packaging mix-up leads to ice cream recall

26-Oct-2009 - Packaging mix-up leads to ice cream recall ... A limited number of Breyers ice cream tubs that may contain undeclared wheat are being recalled ... A limited number of Breyers ice cream tubs that may contain undeclared wheat are being recalled ... The voluntary recall follows several customer complaints, but no adverse reactions have

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FDA chief calls for stronger food safety bill

23-Oct-2009 - as broad industry backing, including giving the FDA the authority to order a product recall if a company , as well as one of the largest product recalls in US history, at an estimated cost of at least $1bn.

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Sen. Gillibrand proposes food safety overhaul

19-Oct-2009 - departments responsible for food safety, as well as better recall response, public education, and improved the gaps in the inspection process and improves recalls and public education, so parents have access ... food safety, food imports, recalls

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Peanut sales at near-record levels despite salmonella

19-Oct-2009 - to a recall that involved hundreds of companies – and the peanut industry braced itself for plummeting

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