The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-11-20
FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not Read more
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2023-11-20
FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters
Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Read more
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2023-11-20
Preventing foodborne illnesses can help keep super bugs at bay
Encouraging news about progress in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highlighted in a landmark report recently released by the Read more
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2023-11-19
Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak
Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products Read more
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2023-11-19
Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products
Skyline Provisions Inc. of Harvey, IL, is recalling 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a foreign object, the U.S. Read more
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2023-11-19
Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China
A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent Read more
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2024-04-24
EU Policy. Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation
Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support. Read more
2024-04-24
Green MEPs warn about ‘attack’ on environmental policies
Gains for right-wing politicians at the upcoming European elections could mean the end for the EU's Green Deal. Read more
2024-04-22
Climate hazards pose risk for 70% of the world’s workers, report warns
Numerous health conditions from cancer to pesticide poisoning have been linked to climate change. Read more
2024-04-22
EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with... Read more
2024-04-09
Thousands of farmers protest 'Made in Italy' labelling
Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway. Read more
2024-04-08
Euroviews. Amid rampant deforestation, the EU must safeguard its ‘green jewel’
The EU was widely lauded for its pioneering anti-deforestation law. Now, although new data just found that global forest loss is still rampant, some EU countries are trying to sabotage it before it’s... Read more