Category: Food safety
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Authorities in Attica seized more than 5.3 tonnes of unsuitable animal-origin products after tracing a suspected foodborne illness case to a meat processing and trading facility.
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Newcastle disease outbreaks across continental Europe are renewing biosecurity pressure on poultry producers and processors, with disease risk adding complexity to protein supply planning.
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The Food and Drink Federation says members’ branded products now contribute less salt, sugar, and calories to the British grocery market than in 2021, while urging government to pause planned nutrient profiling changes.
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Germany’s packaging law timetable has moved closer to alignment with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, sharpening the compliance horizon for food packaging producers and fillers.
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The High Court has ruled that elements of the Food Standards Agency’s slaughterhouse charging model are unlawful, creating fresh scrutiny over official controls, enforcement costs, and abattoir operating pressure.
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FBC UK has recalled Arran Fine Foods caramelised red onion chutney over possible metal contamination. The affected 195g and 1.35kg packs highlight the operational importance of foreign-body control, batch traceability, and recall execution.
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Fortress Technology is highlighting how dairy product effect can reduce metal detection sensitivity and increase false rejects. Its Interceptor algorithms, AutoPhase, and M-phase tools are designed to support inspection across conductive products such as cheese.
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Gü has recalled a batch of Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert after a packaging error created a risk of undeclared hazelnut and soya. The case reinforces the pressure on allergen, packing, and label-verification controls.
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The Cold Chain Federation has called for the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics network to be recognised in national resilience planning. Its white paper sets out ten recommendations to protect chilled and frozen food supply.
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Albert Heijn is expanding shelf-life icons across own-label packaging to reduce food waste and clarify date marking. The move places packaging information more firmly inside shelf-life management, safety communication, and waste reduction.