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Phase I trial launches into oral drug for radioactive contamination

Drug Discovery World

A first-in-human clinical trial of an experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants from inside the body has begun. The trial is testing the safety, tolerability and processing in the body of escalating doses of the investigational drug product HOPO 14-1 in healthy adults.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

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Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. It also encouraged a citizen petition to make it illegal to sell poultry contaminated with any one of 31 strains of Salmonella. Coli Daycare Outbreak — Canada In September, an E.

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MenuTrinfo’s ‘Certified Free From’ Label: An Assurance in Allergen-Free Dining

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In the US, the primary agency responsible for regulating allergen labeling on food products is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While this act is intended to make it easier for consumers with food allergies to identify potential allergens in the products they purchase, many believe it falls short.

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Why Plant-Based Meat Safety Differs From That of Animal Protein

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Traditional meat production faces a wide array of safety concerns, from slaughterhouse sanitation to foodborne illnesses and much more. But just because plant-based meat production doesn’t involve slaughterhouses or mass production lines, doesn’t mean it is immune from safety concerns. Ultra-Processed. FDA Regulation.

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FDA Releases Draft CPG on Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-Contact

FDA Law Blog

Part 117, and the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act (2021). the product label declares “tree nut” or “fish” but fails to declare the type of tree nut or species of fish in either the ingredient list or in a separate “Contains” statement).

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Are your food containers as healthy as your food? Participate in the Survey!

Sciensano

Sciensano, as a center of excellence in evaluating potential risks of known and emerging contaminants in food contact materials ( FCM ), designed a survey to address this gap. Bulk food purchasing can be a source of potential health risks , such as allergies. Participate in the survey!

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AZ exits US vaccine plant after mix-up spoils J&J’s COVID jab

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AstraZeneca is shifting production of its COVID-19 vaccine away from a plant in Baltimore which also makes Johnson & Johnson’s shot, after human error resulted in the contamination of 15 million doses. . Emergent claims however that one batch of the vaccine simply failed quality controls, and no contamination took place.