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6 Reasons Why Aluminum is The Perfect Material for Food Packaging

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Aluminum is a popular choice for food packaging because of its superior recyclability and unique properties for product brands over other materials like plastics and glass – it is endlessly recyclable compared to plastic and paper, while being lighter and studier than glass. Availability. Environmental Sustainability. Versatility.

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Lead in Cinnamon: A Rising Concern for Food Safety

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Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination. Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated.

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More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled

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30, 2020 — A hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy. WEDNESDAY, Dec. Food and Drug Administration.

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

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The FDA established the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), which requires that food labels clearly identify the food source names of any ingredients that contain any protein derived from the nine most common food allergens. But how does this differ from government-set standards?

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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

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Adding to the list of sketchy hand sanitizers and mouthwashes, a hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, CBS News reported Tuesday. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy.

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Recyclable vs. Reusable: Which Type of Food Packaging Will Dominate the Market?

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These days, it’s hard to find food, especially processed food, that isn’t encased in some form of packaging. Modern food packaging has allowed for safer, cleaner, more reliable, shelf-stable food – but at what cost? Discarded food, and the packaging it comes in, accounts for nearly 45 percent of waste in US landfills.

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Flexible Food Packaging: Five Reasons To Choose Mono-PE-Based Laminates

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There are a variety of materials that are used for food packaging, and they serve some very important functions in the food industry. Many of the foods purchased by consumers today are contained in packaging made from materials such as paper, plastic, metal or glass.