FoodSafetyNews
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Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables
An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for...
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FDA testing finds percentage of imported honey adulterated with other sweeteners
The FDA has released a report on an investigation into imported honey and the intentional adulteration of it for economic gains. The report...
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Cinnamon recalled over elevated lead levels
Spices USA Inc. of Hialeah, FL is recalling Tasty-Sawa cinnamon because of elevated lead levels. According to the details posted online by...
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Amos Miller’s attorneys put forth their best arguments
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture v. Amos and Rebecca Miller is advancing in the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania....
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Powerade products recalled over potential metal object in bottles
The Coca-Cola Company of Auburndale, FL, is recalling Powerade products because of the potential presence of a foreign metal object in the...
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California food firm warned over variety of violations including claims made on website
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters...
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Turkish study reveals high prevalence of Salmonella in poultry meat
A study in Turkey has found nearly 40 percent of chicken products sampled contained Salmonella. Researchers investigated prevalence,...
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FDA leader called to testify about food safety before congressional committee
The FDA commissioner is scheduled to testify at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability next...
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Anticipating the inevitable: Predicting the next major food safety failure
By Darin Detwiler In reflecting on the evolution of food safety over the past three decades, we observe a landscape marked by significant...
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Hummus recalled in Canada over yeast contamination
Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc. is recalling Adonis brand Classic Hummus because of microbial contamination, specifically yeast. According to...