The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have published a guidance document with the aim of harmonising the Total Diet Study (TDS) approach. TDSs are a complementary approach to monitoring and surveillance programs. They are designed to allow calculation of population dietary exposure, as opposed to identifying individual contaminated food items.
The objective of the audit was to evaluate the control systems for pesticide residues in foodstuffs of plant origin. Competent authorities (CAs) and their responsibilities are clearly defined. Legal requirements are in place for sanctions to be imposed and enforcement measures to be taken in the case of noncompliances identified…
Winn-Dixie has issued a voluntary recall on self service Sunrise Assorted Flavor Gummy Bears purchased from stores in Florida and Louisiana between 14th Nov and 13th Dec due to a remote possibility of metal contamination.
Raising Moon Organics in the US have announced the voluntary recall of their Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli due to a mislabeling incident by a co-packer. The packages affected have the sell by date of APR 05 2012 and are incorrectly labeled on the back as Four Cheese Tortelloni.
Dear Readers, the QFOOD team wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May we all meet in a high Q*ality Year 2012! We will be happy to continue service for the highest food Q*uality!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) realized that food safety is important during the holiday party season. Therefore, the USDA posted a video to give safety advice that can help prevent food-borne illness from running your buffet.
The report lists accomplishments and strategies of President Obama’s Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) combined with useful information for consumers on safe food handling. The interagency group, chaired by Sebelius and Vilsack, was established in 2009 to advise the President on how to strengthen the U.S. food safety system for…
EU has issued a register on nutrition and health claims for everybody to keep himself informed about such claims. Food businesses are not allowed to use rejected health claims.
This is the first permanent injunction of its kind, and it is a big one: more than 400 products are affected. The FDA today took legal action against a dietary supplement maker and owner for substituting ingredients and products without noting the changes on the final product labels. The permanent…
Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. The FDA has therefore issued a list of useful tips for avoiding foodborne illnesses.
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