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

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Challenges and Need for Vigilance: Despite explicit cooking instructions on labels, the persistence of Salmonella -related illnesses underscores the necessity for strict regulations. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

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According to the company, products were manufactured by a third party and subsequently distributed across North America. Since metal contamination is a common issue in food production, resulting in expensive recalls and lawsuits, the FDA has implemented metal detection standards to ensure the same principles are followed for all companies.

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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.

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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. Manufacturing Controls. Food and Drug Regulations , C.R.C., Medical Devices Regulations , SOR/98-282. Risk Management Plan (RMP).

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nano-based delivery systems are on the rise, as they enable manufacturers to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted tissue in a more controlled manner. Regulations and guidelines for nanopharmaceuticals are still relatively in their infancy, including for cleaning processes and the prevention of cross-contamination.

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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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Superheated Steam Might Be Used to Sterilize Dry Food Manufacturing Plants

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Cornell University researchers have been making strides in the development of a revolutionary tool to combat dangerous pathogens in commercial dry food manufacturing plants. Food manufacturers use steam for tasks like dehydration, distillation, pasteurization and cooking, which helps preserve the taste and texture of their offerings.