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Thu 10/24/2019 4:03 AM
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Call for year-round ‘spring’ lambs divides sheep industry
By Dan Flynn on Oct 24, 2019 12:05 am Messing with the definition for “spring lambs” will only enrich foreign importers while fooling American consumers, say domestic producers who’ve submitted comments opposing a petition to make “spring lambs” a year-round phenomena. “This petition is not being driven by the American sheep and lamb industry nor consumers but by a foreign interest desiring to expand... Continue Reading
Shivam Distributors recalls dates for undeclared sulfites
By News Desk on Oct 24, 2019 12:04 am Shivam Distributors of Longwood, FL, is recallingan undisclosed amount of its 7-ounce and 14-ounce packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain a high level of a preservative that can cause adverse health conditions. “The recall was the result of a surveillance testing done by Florida Department of Agriculture that revealed high sulfite level,”... Continue Reading
Consumer group finds decline in EU food safety controls, funding
By Joe Whitworth on Oct 24, 2019 12:03 am There is a declining trend in food controls and the resources allocated to them across Europe, according to a consumer group. The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) analyzed reports submitted by 12 member states on official control activities to identify trends from the information submitted over several years. The organization is urging governments to increase resources for... Continue Reading
Europe wants help to support future food safety system
By News Desk on Oct 24, 2019 12:02 am The European Commission has launched a funding call for help to support food safety systems of the future. Proposals must aim to develop a research and innovation platform for collaboration across food safety stakeholders in Europe. This should involve national food safety authorities, EU agencies, policymakers, scientists and society. Outcomes of the Commission’s project will... Continue Reading
Thu 10/24/2019 4:03 AM
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Call for year-round ‘spring’ lambs divides sheep industry
By Dan Flynn on Oct 24, 2019 12:05 am Messing with the definition for “spring lambs” will only enrich foreign importers while fooling American consumers, say domestic producers who’ve submitted comments opposing a petition to make “spring lambs” a year-round phenomena. “This petition is not being driven by the American sheep and lamb industry nor consumers but by a foreign interest desiring to expand... Continue Reading
Shivam Distributors recalls dates for undeclared sulfites
By News Desk on Oct 24, 2019 12:04 am Shivam Distributors of Longwood, FL, is recallingan undisclosed amount of its 7-ounce and 14-ounce packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain a high level of a preservative that can cause adverse health conditions. “The recall was the result of a surveillance testing done by Florida Department of Agriculture that revealed high sulfite level,”... Continue Reading
Consumer group finds decline in EU food safety controls, funding
By Joe Whitworth on Oct 24, 2019 12:03 am There is a declining trend in food controls and the resources allocated to them across Europe, according to a consumer group. The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) analyzed reports submitted by 12 member states on official control activities to identify trends from the information submitted over several years. The organization is urging governments to increase resources for... Continue Reading
Europe wants help to support future food safety system
By News Desk on Oct 24, 2019 12:02 am The European Commission has launched a funding call for help to support food safety systems of the future. Proposals must aim to develop a research and innovation platform for collaboration across food safety stakeholders in Europe. This should involve national food safety authorities, EU agencies, policymakers, scientists and society. Outcomes of the Commission’s project will... Continue Reading
