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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. 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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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. We go to the facility.

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

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In another study evaluating the microbial load of a plant-based meats, the researchers concluded the products they studied were susceptible to post-processing contamination. For example, the Allergen Bureau indicated a possible connection between pea protein and peanut allergies. FDA Regulation.

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

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Part 117, and the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act (2021). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft update to its Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) for FDA staff on the Agency’s enforcement of major food allergen labeling and cross-contact.

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101 Toxic Food Ingredients – New Conversion Breakthrough

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every day are contaminated with at LEAST ONE TOXIC ingredient. foods for long periods of time, some of the DANGEROUS and HARMFUL side effects included infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. When lab rats were given G.M.O.

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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.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

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These companies include Moderna, a US biotech company which has formed a partnership with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Oxford University who has partnered with AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson, Merck and Pfizer. The main reason the elastomeric respirators are being so little used?