FDA supports EU’s WGS outbreak plan; food industry groups voice concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve
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Joe Whitworth
07:27
FSA’s food hygiene plans come under pressure
Despite some stakeholders expressing concern about the plans, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) continues looking into a new form of
Joe Whitworth
10:03
EU sees rise in food safety alerts and fraud investigations
The number of food safety alerts and fraud investigations exchanged between European member states went up in 2023. The European
Joe Whitworth
12:39
Fines for firms selling fake Wonka Bars, contaminated palm oil
A business in England has been fined for selling counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars with incorrect labeling and undeclared nut allergens.
Joe Whitworth
14:28
UK food agencies highlight key food crime topics
Raw pet food, smokies, and unapproved producers were some of the issues identified by food agencies in the United Kingdom
Joe Whitworth
19:53
Scientists propose change in Campylobacter sampling approach
Researchers have suggested ways to improve analysis to help with source attribution and Campylobacter outbreak investigations. The standard method of
Joe Whitworth
21:23
New Zealand reveals 2023 foodborne illness data
New Zealand recorded a mixed picture of foodborne infections in 2023, with some going down but others rising. A report
Joe Whitworth
07:38
Charity’s proposals on UK food security mention the FSA
A think tank has produced a series of recommendations to improve food security in the United Kingdom. Policy Exchange called
Joe Whitworth
12:39
Travel abroad linked to large share of infections in English region
International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region
Joe Whitworth
10:24
Recalls issued as New Zealand authorities probe illnesses
Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations. Te
