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How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products

XTalks

Related: New Rapid Salmonella Test Could Accelerate Poultry Safety Protection for Consumers: Should Salmonella exceed allowed levels, the affected products will be withdrawn from the market to safeguard consumers from the severe health risks these infections pose. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

There are a number of reasons why OSD forms dominate the market, not least because they are simple to administer, and it is easy to differentiate one OSD product from another. As with any pharmaceutical manufacturing, challenges can be many, and processes are highly regulated. Please check your email to download the Webinar.

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How competitors are collaborating to shape biopharma best practices and regulations of the future

Pharmaceutical Technology

Maintaining sterility is critical in the final steps of parenteral drug processing, ensuring doses are free from microbial contamination that could affect patient safety. With operator intervention being a primary source of contamination, finding ways to reduce human contact has been an ongoing challenge and goal in aseptic filling.

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Highest-Earning Fast-Food Chains in 2023 + USDA’s New Salmonella Regulations – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 159

XTalks

Several chains expanded their market reach and others innovated to adapt to evolving consumer preferences. Despite explicit cooking instructions on labels, the persistence of Salmonella -related illnesses underscores the necessity for strict regulations. Subscribe to the Xtalks Food Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

XTalks

Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. This persistent strain of Salmonella , also known as REPJFX01, not only led to significant illnesses but also prompted a massive recall and stricter regulations on poultry processing.

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Health Canada’s proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations

Pharma in Brief

On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. Health Canada is accepting comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to amend the FDR and the Medical Devices Regulations until October 28, 2021.

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‘Human error’ at CDMO blamed for contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.