Veg Pak Produce of Ontario Sunday recalled Harvest Fresh brand

Zucchini Spirals from Canada’s marketplace for potential Listeria

monocytogenes contamination. 

Con

The Caffeine Baar, an experimentative specialty coffee brand, launched 'Elements 2021'. The exotic collection is made from the single-origin, high-grown Arabica coffee beans from the 120-year-old B

Potential Salmonella contamination triggered BrightFarms to recall its packaged salads. Some of the recalled products are linked by tests to a two-state outbreak.

The CDC (Centers for Disea

Green Dining Table Inc., California, is recalling frozen pork dumplings for misbranding that they contain milk and coconut. These known allergens are not mentioned on the label as required by feder

Researchers have highlighted the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in cheese in Ecuador. 

Listeriosis being a non-reportable disease in Ecuador, its impact on public health goes und

India's multi-category, multi-brand beverage behemoth Parle Agro, has unveiled its diversification into the dairy category with Smoodh, a high quality and premium range of flavored milk products.

India's biggest Homegrown QSR momo chain, 'Wow! Momo' is entering the ready-to-eat (RTE) food category.

The company has launched various authentic flavors in the frozen RTE momo category, s

Listeria tests have prompted the recall of more than two dozen kinds of muffin products from retailers nationwide, including from Walmart and 7-Eleven stores.

Give and Go Prepared Foods Cor

The FSSAI has reviewed the acidity of ‘lemon juice’ expressed in citric acid and fixed it at 3.5% minimum.

The FSSAI, in this regard, has issued a direction in its 28th Meeting.

A food-tech firm, BlueTribe, working on a mission to reinvent meat-consuming methods, has launched plant-based chicken keema and chicken nuggets in Kolkata. It intends to provide plant-based meat p

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has recently issued a direction for enforcement of the FSS Act, rules, and regulations for Centrally licensed FBOs. 

The apex f

The FSSAI determined to extend the date of compliance for its direction in January 2020 on commercial feeds and feed material designated for meat and milk-producing animals.

The new timelin

Bikano, India's foremost packaged snacks brand, unveiled a new range of lip-smacking maida-based chai time snacks for snack lovers and patrons, indicating aggressive product line expansion.

WLF, a prominent and niche brand specializing in Asian food, launched Zongzi in Mumbai. The Dragon Boat festival delicacy proceeds to the city to stay, for the first time, in Mumbai. Zongi is a typ

The FSSAI issued a 'clarification that food businesses need to conduct the mandatory product testing twice in a financial year, on a half-yearly basis, as per 'condition number 12' of the Food Safe

Bringing a healthier twist, Hye Foods, an innovative FMCG, has recently launched Milky Dunes, a range of flavored camel milk.

These are healthy and nutritious. It comes in three flavors: Re

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture held an emergency inspection of the dairy, Creamworks Creamery in Waymart, Wayne County, on July 17. The

The Director-General of Foreign Trade under the Department of Commerce, GoI, has issued a notification amending the import policy related to certain edible oils, including palm oil, and made its im

Fruiterie Milano Inc. issued a recall notice for La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

Fruiterie Milano Inc. issued a recall notice for La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

The FSSAI has directed authorized officers at the ports of entry to facilitate the access of pulses and edible oil with expeditious clearance of the consignments.

The food regulator has iss

This week's Tyson recall extended again to warn consumers that the recalled ready-to-eat products were utilized in other products manufactured by other retailers and establishments.

Some pr

India’s leading private sector dairy company, Hatsun Agro Product Limited (HAP), originated Arokya Paneer, the delicious new extension to its broad dairy product portfolio.

It is made

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has decided to extend the permission to import food products for IEM (Inborn Errors of Metabolism) until March 31, 2022, beyond the previous

Vegolution India, a Bengaluru-based food start-up, launches Hello Tempayy. The commodity is a range of novel, ready-to-cook products that are wholesome, nutritious, and 100% vegetarian. These are h

The Dexter, MO unit of Tyson Foods recalls approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products potentially adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, as per the U.S. D

Parimal Shah's venture, Cherise India Private Limited, has forayed into smart vending by launching a range of smart, IoT & Android-based Vending machines.

It has a wide portfolio of Cof

Parag Milk Foods Ltd, India's leading dairy FMCG company, forayed into the fat-free milk variant under their premium milk brand "Pride of Cows."

The company plans to expand their Bhagyalaks

Swan Bros. Dairy Inc. of Claremore, OK, declared a statewide recall of raw milk after the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry detected Listeria in a sample.

The company re

The apex food regulator announced draft regulations for Ayurveda food products called Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahar) Regulations, 2021. These regulations represent Ayurveda Aahar as foo

The FSSAI, the country's top food regulator, has alerted the detection of salmonella in dried oregano from Chile. After receiving an alert from the INFOSAN (International Food Safety Authorities Ne

ITC Limited's Sunfeast launched a novel biscuit experience, 'Sunfeast All-Rounder.'

It is an exciting new potato biscuit that is masala sprinkled, crunchy, and one of the thinnest biscuits

Food businesses will now get only 15 days to request reinstating the rejected applications under the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS).

The change in the timeline for addressing reques

LSG Sky Chefs ordered a recall of its Chicken Salad Sandwich for a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The chicken used in the said product is subject to a nationwide recal

UnjhaSpice Inc., Ottawa, is recalling UnjhaSpice brand Cumin Powder for potential Salmonella contamination. 

This recall was triggered by CFIA (Canadian Food

Sepoy & Co., Premium Botanical Mixers & Drinks, has just launched a premium, low-calorie lemonade mixer in three flavor variants. The new products expand the brand’s portfolio past bo

Albertsons Companies ordered a recall of some items containing chicken as part of a recall started by Tyson Foods, Inc. The items could possibly be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a directive to revise the nomenclature of ‘Blended Edible Oil’ as ‘Multi Sourced Edible Vegetable Oil.’

Reports suggest approximately 100 people are ill in the UK, with 12 cases in Hong Kong from raw oysters (contaminated with norovirus) produced by Whitstable Oyster Company, UK.

Specialists

In St. Louis, Missouri, Manna Pro Products LLC recalls Flock Party Quack Snacks poultry treats because of possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can harm animals eating the product. There is

The market leaders of the Indian honey industry launched the India Honey Alliance (IHA) to provide a unified voice to every stakeholder working in the entire honey ecosystem from ‘Hive to Hom

Society Tea, the premium tea maker and a celebrated household name has launched the much-awaited immunity-boosting Ayurvedic beverage, Society HaldiDoodh. Being a pioneer in the segment, the Societ

There are 17 confirmed patients in the E.coli outbreak as of June 24. Ten of the patients are younger than ten years old. Ten of the 17 patients were admitted to hospitals. The Washington health de

Merkley & Sons Packing Co. of Jasper, Indiana, recalls certain ground beef products because of possible E. coli contamination.

The recall results from routine sampling of the production

The FSSAI declared that its order permitting food businesses (non-manufacturers) to continue operations with the 17 digit application reference number would cease from June 30, 2021. The relaxation

The country's apex food regulator has increased the deadline for compliance of (Food Products Safety, Standards, and Food Additives) Food Safety and Standards Fourth Amendment Regulations about sta

One of Canada's grocery chains is recalling Dole brand fresh blueberries due to test results showing contamination with the Cyclospora parasite.

The grocery chain Save-On-Foods LP initiated

In a public alert, the FDA stated Listeria monocytogenes presence in retail specimens of the Little Hatch’s Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, Spicy Queso, and Queso, and consequently instated an inv

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has increased the timeline from July 1, 2021, to January 1, 2022, for agreement with the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards

Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd. recalls shrimp linked to a Salmonella Weltevreden outbreak. The shrimp is packaged under various brand names like Censea, COS, Open Acres, Hannaford, Waterfront Bistro

The FSSAI announced food businesses will print their license numbers on invoices, receipts, bills, or cash memos from October 1, 2021. The decision aimed to create a database with a locator code to

The top food regulator, FSSAI, has determined to give no possibility to producers to transform their existing licenses beyond January 1, 2022, as needed under the new licensing regime of FoSCoS (Fo

In the United Kingdom (UK), the number of sick people in an outbreak linked to melons has almost doubled.

The FSA (Food Standards Agency) and PHE (Public Health England) are investigating t

Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. recalls several cat food items in Canada because of potential Salmonella contamination, which can be risky to pets and people who handle the food. 

The c

Idaho Health officials notified an increase in Campylobacter illnesses often associated with unpasteurized, raw milk.

Eastern Idaho Public Health declared a public notice cautioning consume

The MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries) has published an order for the designation of millet content in the millet-based RTC/ products under the Production Linked Incentives Scheme for t

Designed By Nature of California recalled Goat's Milk Powder, Cow's Milk Powder, and Base Milk Powder formulas because of labeling issues. The labeling is unclear that the products are not supposed

Phoenicia Group Inc. of Ottawa, Canada, declared a recall of Al-Rabih brand Tahini because of potential Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Freshpet Inc. ordered the recall of a single lot of Freshpet "Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food" for potential Salmonella contamination. It may be harmful to pets and their

Empire Fruit Inc. of Othello, WA, ordered a recall of "SCORE Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice" for a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The implicated product was distributed to co

The USDA's (Department of Agriculture) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for 130,860 pounds of frozen, diced chicken products because of potential Listeria mono

A California-based import company, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs (Foreign Supplier Verific

A Codex committee has suggested new maximum levels (MLs) for cadmium in chocolate.

The levels set for cadmium are 0.3 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) for chocolate containing up to 30% coco

Milan Provisions Co. Inc., located in Corona, NY, recalls about 6,000 pounds of chorizo sausage products manufactured using a pork ingredient produced without the benefit of federal inspection, as

Otten's Seafood Inc. of Tinley Park, IL, recalls 46,800 pounds of catfish produced without the benefit of federal inspection, as per an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food S

Since the start of 2021, 31 people have fallen ill in different parts of England and Wales, and many reported eating dates. Approximately more than 30 Hepatitis A infections potentially linked to e

Public health officials in various states are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella infections associated with exposure to backyard poultry. There are reports of illness of 163 people from 43 state

Micro food processing units in Palghar and Thane districts can now upgrade their local products and aspire to grow bigger by discovering newer markets for their products. Their product line include

The CDC declared the end of a multistate Salmonella Hadar outbreak traced to ground turkey.

There were confirmed reports of 33 patients from 14 states. The Centers for Disease Control and P

The (CFIA) Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public against consuming selected Metro Brands Enoki Mushrooms over fears of possible Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall follows t

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service raised a warning for illegally imported catfish from Brazil. The warning asks consumers for specific frozen catfish products to be removed from t

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the end of Listeria infection caused by queso fresco soft cheeses. 

As per the Food and Drug Administration, the implicated chee

Quebec-based food company Les Dependances is recalling Castel Regio brand Taleggio DOP for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is condu

As per the updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is an increase in the number of people falling sick due to Salmonella infection linked to Jule’s brand cashew bri

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall of 4,000 pounds of spaghetti with meat sauce manufactured by Bellisio Foods Inc. of Jackson, OH. 

The fr

According to the recent FSSAI order, +F certificate validity for fortified food products shall be concurrent with FBOs registration or license.

Thus, the renewal process for +F endorsement

As per the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Olymel S.E.C./L.P. recalls 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products due to possible Salm

For the fifth time in two months apricot kernels are recalled because of elevated cyanide levels that could lead to food poisoning. 

The three previous recalls, initiated in Canada, we

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers not to consume unpasteurized, raw milk from Happy Hollow Dairy Farm because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Happy Hollo

For the fifth time in two months apricot kernels are recalled because of elevated cyanide levels that could lead to food poisoning. 

The three previous recalls, initiated in Canada, we

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers not to consume unpasteurized, raw milk from Happy Hollow Dairy Farm because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Happy Hollo

The Nunavik Regional Board of Health issues a warning against eating certain walrus meat because of botulism poisoning reports.

The patients were living in Inukjuak and reported eating igun

The FSSAI has issued an order saying that the FBOs involved in manufacturing the PDW (packaged drinking water) and MW (mineral water) were required to obtain a BIS license while applying for FSSAI

The Washington Department of Health notifies that the creamery has recalled all of its raw milk with best-by April 13 or earlier dates. At least five people in Washington reported in

Three consumers filed complaints about the presence of hard crystalline pieces in packages of raw ground chorizo sausage products. The USDA issued a public warning but a recall has n

The FSSAI has updated the standards for bakery products including biscuits and breads under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2

The FSSAI has issued a Draft Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Import) Amendment Regulations, 2017, about sampling of production of value-added products for 100% exports or food imported f

Norwegian officials notified Salmonella Enteritidis with the same genetic profile as the outbreak strain in a beef batch imported from Germany. 

The said batch has been

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a public health warning due to misbranding.

The chicken soup product contains and shows wheat as an ingredient

About 100 people may have been affected from the outbreaks of norovirus in Sweden linked to shrimp from Estonia.

The local authorities' reports have not been fully

The FSSAI has put up serious efforts in food testing lab availability in the last few years.

As per experts, the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that food testing laboratories in India have fac

Advantage Health Matters Inc. recalls Organic Traditions brand dried bitter apricot kernels from retailers nationwide in Canada because of excessive levels of a natural toxin that can cause cyanide

Several outbreaks reported in France are connected to eating oysters contaminated with norovirus.

A total of 164 patients were recorded, and two people were hospitalized.

Since mid-

Almost three dozen sandwiches, some sold at airports, are recalled because the manufacturer found Listeria monocytogenes on the production surfaces.

The products were distributed between Ma

Michigan's Mediterranean Food Inc. is recalling its "Alqosh Sesame Oil" after receiving notice from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The recall w

The (USFDA) Food and Drug Administration has written to the manufacturers in the food industry, reminding them of their responsibilities regarding toxic contaminants in foods intended for babies or

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra undertook a special campaign to analyze the quality of food cooked and served at a five-star hotel in Bandra, Mumbai.

The initiative

The FDA notified lists of retailers that may have received queso fresco cheeses concerned to a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The lists may not cover all retai

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that mustard oil cannot be used as a class -1 preservative or binding agent or ingredient in compounded asafoetida.

As

A California company is recalling almost 300,000 pounds of ready-to-eat corned beef that was distributed and imported in the United States without the benefit of import re-inspection, according to

The Food and Drug Administration warned El Abuelito Cheese Inc. owners about the presence of Listeria in their manufacturing facility eight months ago in June 2020. The company has r

The FSSAI notified that non-GM origin-cum- GM-free attestation on phytosanitary or health certificate for each shipment (certificate issued by official regional government authoritie

J&J Distributing, a company in St. Paul, MN, is recalling various products like taco trays, platters and dips, layered dips, and sandwiches because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamina

A Listeria outbreak linked to soft Queso-style cheeses has turned deadly and spurred federal officials to renew their calls for consumers to throw out certain brands of cheese produc

Tenino, WA’s Cozy Vale Creamery is advising consumers to discontinue consuming their retail raw milk and cream products with the best by dates of 3-1 

The FSSAI issued a direction regarding the testing of fortified food and ordered the labs to include parameters for the same. The labs are also asked to obtain accreditation to analy

The apex food regulator has directed the labs to test fortified food, asking them to include parameters for the same. The labs also need to obtain accreditation for analysis of forti

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mooted yet another idea for the front of the package labeling to help consumers make informed choices’ on nutrition.

The F

1. Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), as per the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The said products were packag

The FSSAI has decided to permit food businesses to import food products for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) conditions until June 30, 2021; following this; the FBOs need to comply

The FSSAI has notified the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) and Centre for Food Research and Analysis (CFRA) as a referral food laborato

The FSSAI clarifies that the recently issued regulation -- Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Food) First Amendment 2020, regarding fortified processed foods, shall apply fo

The FSSAI has released a supplement to the Guidelines on NOC (No Objection Certificate) requirement from the CGWA (Central Ground Water Authority) for grant, renewal, and p

The FSSAI's new licensing and compliance portal launched on 1 November 2020; the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) is running smoothly except for some migration and mapping issu

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) calls for comment on an application to allow food from a genetically modified (GM) canola.

 The canola (MON94100) is genetic

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has permitted the manufacturing of some pet foods and the food for human consumption in the same facility.

Pet food containing products of ani

Cattle feces from a lot uphill produce growing fields potentially contaminated with dangerous E. coli that complement the strain from outbreaks in the falls of 2019 and 2020 and link

Robert Koch-Institute (RKI) reports that the majority of listeriosis cases in Germany result from consumption of smoked or cured salmon products. 

A study of 22 cross-fe

Some modifications in federal food safety policy and personnel may occur with the new Biden Administration.

They left it to the Humane Society Legislative Fund's president-(S

As the demand to resume e-catering services is rising, IRCTC, the catering and tourism arm of Indian Railways, plans to resume its e-catering services for the passengers traveling in

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has escalated its efforts to ensure the availability of unadulterated honey to consumers. 

The food regulator re

Food safety advice has been updated in New Zealand, including

changes to specific cheeses, fish, and pasteurized dairy products, for pregnant

women.

The basis

The FDA put an import company in Colorado on notice for not having FSVPs for several imported food products.

In a December 15 warning letter, the FDA stated July 21-31, 2020,

Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling two flavors of boneless sardines that may be prone to Clostridium botulinum's growth, thereby causing botulism poisoning.

As per the n

As the country-wide reports of Bird Flu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently stated that well-cooked poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat. 

A report from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) states that Nestlé Prepared Foods has ordered the recall of approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-

Harvest Meats is recalling its Harvest brand Polish sausage from six Canadian provinces because company officials found it was undercooked. The recall notice does not indicate how mu

In Washington State, a federal court has closed down a 51-year-old juice maker, Valley Processing Inc., employing 71 people, who was annually supplying 2.9 million apple juice servin

The USDA's Organic Program (NOP) is changing its approach to oversight of imports from India. 

The USDA ends its recognition agreement that allows Agricultural and Proce

Country Kitchen launched a massive range of flours infused with vital vegetables, millets, and grains. Made from high-quality ingredients like MP Sharbati wheat with handpicked veget

The FSSAI has released draft regulations called Draft Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2020, for edible oil and milk's fortification ma

Lithuanian authorities commanded the destruction of some eggs from Ukraine because of the detection of Salmonella.

The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) prohibited the

The US-based company, Quinault Tribe, is voluntarily recalling approximately 58,000 pounds of live or un-eviscerated Dungeness crab because of potential domoic acid contamination, wh

The California based company, B&I Overseas Trading Inc. of Van Nuys, recalls herring packed in oil because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. 

T

The FSSAI has revised the guidelines for methods of analyzing mycotoxins like aflatoxin in food. The new manual may be effective for laboratories immediately superseding the precious

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has called for implementing specific provisions of Draft Food Safety and Standards –Food Products Standards and Food Ad

The Quality Council of India (QCI), in collaboration with the FSSAI, has launched a scheme for approval of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies aimed at scaling up the number of recognized

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has modified the blanket guidance on meat's shelf life.

The modified guidance is on modified atmosphere packed, vacuum packed, (MAP/VP) chille

Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, WA, is notifying consumers to discard or return any of the dairy’s retail raw cream and milk products with the best before dates of Dec. 12-14 thr

Salmonella outbreak in France related to dry pork sausages leads to seven people's hospitalization; however, no deaths were reported.

A total of 31 cases of salmonellosis hav

There is confirmed one case report of infection, and Levitts Foods Inc. investigates Listeria contamination of deli meats. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (

A report by the CSE (Centre for Science and Environment) found that 77 percent of samples of Indian honey brands were adulterated and uncovered a case of food fraud in India. Indian

French Salmonella outbreak linked to a type of dried sausage specifically affected children.

There have been 26 cases of salmonellosis. Children interviewed fell ill from Sep

The FSSAI has released a draft on regulations called the Food Safety and Standards (Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Health Supplements

The FSSAI has released a draft of regulations called Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020, about the fortified food products' standards, con

Government tests revealed a risk of the toxin that causes botulism poisoning in unlabeled bottled beef and chicken and triggered recall.

The bottled chicken and beef do not i

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor prompted to recall more than 1,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts because of a customer complaint about what appears to be undercooked c

Hy-Vee Inc. voluntarily recalls two of its Hy-Vee “Short Cuts” vegetable mix products across its eight-state region after tests showed potential contamination with Lister

Ottawa-based Miss Vickie’s Canada recalls a specific Miss Vickie’s brand Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces.

As per the CFIA (Cana

The FSSAI has released a draft regulation on directions from India's Government, prohibiting the mustard oil blending and seeking opinions from concerned by the second week of Januar

Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. recalls Compliments brand smoked beef pastrami from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was possibly dis

HelloFresh recalls specific batches of fish in New Zealand associated with cases of histamine poisoning.

Implicated product included Fresh fish filets of 280-grams and 560-gr

The FSSAI has extended the approval to import specialty foods for IEM (Inborn Errors of Metabolism) and hypoallergenic conditions. FSSAI has released an order regarding this saying t

Officers are probing another outbreak of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin. During the last three weeks, it's the third such outbreak. The CDC says recalled romaine lettu

The FSSAI has released a draft regulations for standards of raw edible oil, multi-source edible vegetable oil, dehydrated vegetables, protein-rich atta, multigrain atta, mixed millet

The FSSAI has released an order extending the period for modification of license by existing FSSAI licensed manufacturers, without any modification fee till June 30, 2021, applicable

The FSSAI has notified the regulations for til oil (from the northeast), Kangra tea, and honeydew sale without Agmark. Presently, these products cannot be sold without the Agmark sea

The FSSAI has issued regulations fixing Total Polar Compounds (TPCs) for used and unused edible vegetable oil.

As per the regulation, the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibiti

Miss Vickie's Canada, Ottawa-based, recalls specific Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces' possible presence. The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Age

FSSAI has released a guidance note on food for particular medical purposes (FSMP) because of the large number of applications under the FSS Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients Re

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses import alerts to impose U.S. food safety regulations for imported food. The agency upgrades and alters the alerts as required.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) released a warning for possible contamination of eggs with Salmonella. The warning pertains to British Lion eggs, in packs of six, 10, 12, and 15, tha

The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has released a warning regarding eggs contaminated with Salmonella.

The British Lion eggs were distributed in packs of 6, 10, 12, and 15, in s

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order directing all the meat and sweet shops across the country to conduct a food safety audit of their premise

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently published over 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100 percent sustainable palm oil. The step is a part of its campai

United States' Public health officials have confirmed ten case reports requiring hospitalization and infected with a Listeria from three states–Florida, Massachusetts, and New

The FSSAI has released the regulations regarding processing aids in India's official gazette, stated Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amen

FSSAI initiated the process; the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) will cover the entire country soon. The new system will come into force by November 1, 2020.

As per FS

Danish Shigella outbreak, reported in Denmark that affected more than 40 people, was probably because of imported fresh mint.

In the last two months, 44 consumers became ill,

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) releases  public warning for not to consume or sell Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina because of possible Salmonella contaminati

Red Monkey Foods Inc. recalls organic parsley (initiated by High-Quality Organics (HQO) because of possible Salmonella contamination. 

The recalled products were allocat

The FSSAI further extended the date as December 31, 2020, for (FBOs) food business operators' compulsory food safety audits under the FSS (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018. Ea

Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. recalls certain bakery products from the marketplace because of Salmonella contamination possibility. 

The items were distributed in Newfoundland a

The FSSAI released draft regulations regarding the rules for sampling and examining food items in which supplementary conditions are incorporated in the rules linked to approach for

The Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) of Mexico initiated a colla

The FSSAI notified an advisory for strict compliance with the IMS Act's provisions, 1992 (Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Food (Regulations of Production, Supply

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination leads to recall of Country Fresh's watermelon chunks from selected outlets. The recent FDA inspection detected bacterial infestation on

An advisory issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) states that the FBOs need to submit only genuine information, directly or through their agents and cons

Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are planning to re-evaluate the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in RTE foods at th

A formula for a freeze-dried starter culture to keep camel milk and its products safe was revealed by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) scientists. 

The Food and

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) releases advisory for consumers to avoid sea moss gel, juices, and smoothies, procured from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center located at

FSSAI has aggravated its crackdown against the adulterated edible oil's sale all over India, using a quality survey. The food regulator performed a survey pan-India between 25 to 27

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a fourth notice to recall Micro-greens alfalfa sprouts. The notice's primary focus is on Sunsprout brand sprouts (100-gram packaging

USFDA issued a warning letter to Panacea Biotec India Ltd. for its manufacturing facility at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd (PBPL), the company's wholly-owned unl

The Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020 were notified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). These

Australian scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) claim to have unearthed a Shiga toxin producing pathway in their research that may help develop the treatment of e

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is planning essential fortification of edible or cooking oil with vitamins A and D to enhance the country's population's immu

The FSSAI issued a notification that a “best before date” label will become mandatory for all loose sweet packets and non-packaged sweets from October 1, 2020. 

The FSSAI released a notification dated September 23, 2020, concerning the operationalization of Draft (FSS) Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Amendmen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claimed that the salad induced Cyclospora infections in various states has finally ended. The infection outbreak was caused by Fr

The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released a warning for Australian citizens about the health hazards of food sold on various social media platforms like Facebook and We

FSSAI has directed for standardization of ‘printing inks’ used on food packaging vide Sub-Regulation 3(9) of FSS (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. It has now set a timeline

DIC India launched DIC Konnect, a unique digital program, to create awareness regarding the ban on toluene-based inks food packaging. Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) b

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) releases gazette notification for regulations on crop and metal contaminants' limits in food items.

This Food Safety

A gazette notification from the FSSAI named the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) First Amendment Regulations, 2020 mandates the disclosure of calorific value (in k

The EFSA’s (European Food Safety Authority) announces a new date for dietary sugars’ safety assessment because of the Covid-19 pandemic. An exceptionally high volume of s

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) releases an order regarding the operationalization of the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) and FSS (Food P

An alert for contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with Salmonella Anatum and Salmonella Typhimurium has been raised by the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN)<

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recognizes 24 crops imported in India to imperatively declare ‘GM (Genetically Modified) Free/Non-GM’ certificate

FIAPO, India’s apex animal rights body, writes to the CEO of FSSAI demanding the obliteration of Regulation number 2 (ii) (ea) of the Dairy Analogue Draft Notification number C

The FSSAI, apex food regulator of the country, releases standards for processed meat and meat products. It is called Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food 

Frito-Lay issues a voluntary recall of select bags of Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.

These recalled bags may

The Commissionerate of Food Safety Kerala announced to set up checkposts called ‘Onam Squads’ across all entry points in the bordering districts of other states. They wil

FSSAI confines the term ‘milk’ only to dairy products and proposed that all the imitation products consumed as alternatives to milk shouldn’t be using the term if d

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations, 2020, f

According to the US Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), there is no evidence to support Covid-19 transm

This year's Ganeshotsav may remain famous for the wide variety of flavors of modak and their popularity. A range of immunity-boosting modaks has been pulling huge crowds th

The FSSAI has issued an order directing state food safety departments to ensure that FBOs dealing in the trade of products governed under the FSS (Food or Health Supplements, Nutrace

The COVID-19 has left a significant adverse effect on the entire restaurant industry. The restaurants are compelled to rethink their operations, both delivery and dine-out. Even thou

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) inaugurated a Quality Control Laboratory in Porbandar for seafood processors and exporters. The lab will confirm product&nbs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed an inspection of their low-acid canned food and acidified food facility situated at No.13 Xicheng Boulevard Lingui Dis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products currently reviewed the website of Apollo Future Technology Inc and decided that the ele

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed an evaluation of their seafood processing facility, Kakushime Matsuda Suisan, Hakodate, situated at 247 Furuk

Social media conducts a useful purpose but it can also have cons as can be seen from this incident. It has been highlighted to the FSSAI that a Fake/ Forged Order is being distribute

The Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA) is an FSSAI initiative that has been developed to solve food waste and hunger crisis of India by working with Food Recovery Agencies and NGO&r

On letter dated 25 February 2020, the FSSAI has furnished directions and offered the SOP and Checklist for issuance of Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) stickers to Food Bu

FSSAI will establish 6 new branch offices, 4 new import offices and 2 new food laboratories throughout the country. With this, FSSAI will have 4 regional offices in Mumbai, New Delhi

The Union Ayush Ministry has joined hands with Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) to bring in new food regulation which is based on Ayurveda. This will be

FSSAI has commenced “Diet4Life” to assist people in understanding metabolic disorders. The FSSAI initiative will render a comprehensive platform for parents, he

The FSSAI has furnished a notification dated 10 Feb 2020 regarding instant operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) A

FSSAI has furnished directions dated 07 February 2020 related to the immediate operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2020 regar

The renowned Yewale Tea has come under the scanner of FDA, Maharashtra due to the adulterated synthetic food colour tartrazine, an unsafe substance.

FDA inspection was conduc

Ammonium sulphate has been removed from the adulterants list by the FSSAI, where dairy plants had to conduct Testing and inspection. FSSAI has issued a new list which should be follo

Through a notification issued on October 2013, the FSSAI had furnished guidelines on Scheme of Testing and Inspection which was to be accepted by dairy processing plants for the

The FSS Act, 2006 allows the utilization of vitamins or minerals or amino acids in functional foods, foods for special dietary uses, nutraceuticals and health supplements given that

To assure continued excellence, currently Draco successfully completed the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification of its manufacturing facilities, through SGS Systems in Australia div

FSSAI has determined to do a complete makeover of street food culture of India, and after successfully executing the Clean Street Food Hub projects across many places; the apex

Study demonstrate how altering appearance could communicate healthier message New research has showed how food producers could alter the surface texture of products to chan

FSSAI has prolonged the implementation of the labelling provisions for the products blanketed under the frozen dessert or confection category. The decision was made by the apex food

In a 1st, the national food regulator has linked up with e-commerce giant virtual assistant Alexa of Amazon and is setting up ‘eat right’ labs in schools, looking to

FSSAI has declared the introduction of novel rapid food testing devices/kits for quantitation of food-borne pathogens and toxins. It has granted 30 rapid food testing kits/devices ac

Human noroviruses are the major viral cause of food borne illness and acute diarrhoea around the world.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have observed that bile acids a

In an act of strengthening the system of food testing, the apex food regulator of country, Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has initiated to utilize advanced technol

The Food and Drug Administration has furnished additional information about needs for dual column labeling and serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts Label. The data is being rendered

Consulting paper has been issued by FSSAI to review the existing methodology for applying of licences under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Under the intended method, FBOs (food b

CEO of FSSAI, Pawan Kumar Agarwal stated that food regulator is likely to conclude within the next 2 months its intended regulations to ban sale as well as advertisements of jun

The apex food regulatory of country, FSSAI, has determined to delink the front-of-pack labelling regulations from the general labelling needs. As stated by chief executive offic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering notice that the stay of the effective date for the final rule amending the color additive regulations to permit for the s

Stating that the public notion about food overall in the country is very low, Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) Chairman Pawan Kumar Aggarwal requested the industry to brin

Regional hamburger chain of America, White Castle has declared a voluntary call back for its frozen food line due to possible traces of Listeria monocytogenes. The products impa

An action against food products including nutraceuticals and health supplements has been sought by FSSAI, which in spite of containing gelatin shells or ingredients from animal origi

Launch of the “Trans Fat Free” logo was launched by FSSAI during the 8th International Chefs Conference in the national Capital.

However, the usage of the logo by

The food regulator of apex has directed mandatory auditing for high-risk category food businesses by December 31, 2019.

The first question was regarding the initiation of pro

Salmonellosis is caused due to consumption of contaminated food with Salmonella, which is one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.

A distributor of MDH Masala in United States

Amul has refused to milk fortification program due to which it gets a notice by FSSAI. The fortification program is for the artificial inclusion of nutrients into milk. As per the Amul officials, t

The Food authority has come up with the regulation to ensure the food safety and standards related with recovery and distribution of surplus food. The food safety recovery regulation ensures the de

The Food authority has come up with the regulation to ensure the food safety and standards related with recovery and distribution of surplus food. The food safety recovery regulation ensures the de

An advisory is issued by the FSSAI to food businesses related to discontinuation of toy addition in food products. It is done to prevent the contamination chances and ingestion risk by kids.

The FSSAI stated that they have introduced a voluntary logo for trans-fat-free claim made by FBOs (food business operators). The FBOs can display it at their outlets and on food products if they ad

An updated version of non-GMO certification program has been published by NSF International. The revision was done with the help from regulatory, industry and non-GMO expert. This updated version w