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How the FDA is Monitoring Lead in Food + Mars’ $36 Billion Acquisition of Kellanova

XTalks

Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how lead contamination in food can arise and what the FDA is doing to monitor lead levels. per share in an all-cash transaction.

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IN FOCUS: Northgate Technologies

Pharmaceutical Technology

NTI have tackled this problem through the introduction of its NEBULAE® SRS system , which filters and recycles the air in surgical theatres, removing potentially harmful contaminates. EMAIL: sales@ntisurgical.com. HQ ADDRESS : 1591 Scottsdale Ct, Elgin, Illinois. United States. TELEPHONE: +1 800 348 0424.

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Mars Recalls Various Skittles, Starburst and Lifesavers + Kidfresh Offers Frozen Kid’s Meals with Hidden Vegetables

XTalks

She brings up several other recent recalls and explains why metal contamination is such a prevalent occurrence in the food and beverage industry. The team wonders whether more can be done to prevent metal contamination during manufacturing and whether this recall will impact Mars’ sales.

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How Track and Trace Platforms Influence the Food and Beverage Industry

XTalks

This includes data from the initial production phases, through processing and distribution, to the final point of sale. For instance, if a contamination is detected, the platform can pinpoint the affected batches and locations, enabling swift recalls. This minimizes the risk of defects or contamination reaching the consumer.

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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

The Pharma Data

“Many well-known brands use talc in body and facial powders that can be inhaled,” said Nneka Leiba, an EWG vice president. “It’s troubling to think how many Americans have been using talc-based cosmetics products potentially contaminated with asbestos,” Leiba said in an EWG news release.

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Could Smartphone and Blockchain Technology Fight Against Food Fraud?

XTalks

Related: Nestlé Expands Use of Blockchain Technology to Its Coffee Brand. Breweries, for example, buy barley and malt from different parts of the world depending on the weather, to avoid the risk of mold contaminating their grain. The stakes are high for producers of expensive foods, which are particularly vulnerable to fraud.

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Abbott Baby Formula Plant Under Investigation by the DOJ

XTalks

Abbott, the maker of Similac and other popular baby formula brands, was forced to recall several powdered infant formulas and stop production after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found evidence of unsanitary conditions. Related: Baby Food Safety Act of 2021: Why Didn’t FDA Regulate Heavy Metals Sooner? Will Abbott Ever Recover?