20-05-2022 Lack of inspection triggers recall of QueensMade drinksQueensMade Lemonade LLC Cincinnati is recalling all its citrus products that include lemonade flavors and Ginger Turmeric shots. The recalled products missed QC inspect |
20-05-2022 Metal pieces trigger recall of huge quantity of bacon toppingSmithfield Packaged Meats Corp. of Sioux Center, IA, initiated the recall of 185,610 pounds of RTE (ready-to-eat) bacon topping products for potential metal pieces cont |
19-05-2022 Over 300 fell sick due to the Ferrero chocolate Salmonella outbreakOver 300 people from 16 nations fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak linked to Kinder chocolate made by Ferrero in Belgium. A total o |
19-05-2022 USDA raises public health alerts over under-processed Walmart hamThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) raised a public health warning for RTE (ready-to-eat) Great Value Black Forest Ham. |
18-05-2022 Luncheon loaf and Sausage sticks recalled due to metal in the productAmerica New York Ri Wang Food Group Co. Ltd., of Bay Shore, NY, initiated a recall of 14,635 pounds of RTE (ready-to-eat) sausage sticks and luncheon loaf products for |
17-05-2022 Norovirus concerns spurts Raspberries recall in CanadaMantab Inc. is recalling Below Zero brand whole, frozen raspberries for potential norovirus contamination. The recalled product has |
16-05-2022 Starbursts, Skittles, and Life Savers gummies recalled due to metal strands in productsMars Wrigley Confectionery U.S, LLC is recalling specific variants of STARBURST® Gummies, SKITTLES® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies for very thin metal st |
13-05-2022 The agriculture commissioner warns against consuming contaminated unpasteurized, raw milkThe New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner advised against the consumption of unpasteurized, raw milk from Thomas Miller dba Miller Dairy Farm due |
11-05-2022 USDA issues public alert about plastic in some organic ground beef sold by Whole Foods storesThe USDA has issued a public health alert for specific organic ground beef at Whole Foods stores for pieces of hard plastic. The co |
07-05-2022 RTE chicken recall expanded to 290 tons for being undercooked.Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, expanded its nationwide recall of RTE (ready-to-eat) chicken breast fillets for being undercooked. Undercooking may result in the growth |
05-05-2022 Elite brand products recalled in Canada with added UPCsFoodfest International 2000 Inc. has amended its recall of various Elite brand products for possible Salmonella contamination. Label information may appear in Hebrew or |
04-05-2022 PVR comes up with V-Frozen gourmet gelatos in cinemas for summersPVR Cinemas upgraded its F&B portfolio with premium quality Gourmet Gelatos under the brand name ‘PVR V-Frozen’ - a novel beginning in the cinema catego |
03-05-2022 H-E-B recalling brownie bites due to consumer complaints on metal piecesH-E-B is recalling two brownie products for potential metal fragments in the products, after consumer complaints. The company recal |
25-04-2022 The company recalls fresh organic green beans from Whole Foods, Aldi, and Lidl after testing finds ListeriaAlpine Fresh Inc. of Doral, FL, recalls its 1-pound packages of "Hippie Organics" french green beans following company testing revealed contamination with Listeria mono |
19-04-2022 Salmonella test triggers recall of Marketside organic zucchini sold at Walmart storesWorld Variety Produce Inc. of Los Angeles recalls organic zucchini shipped to Walmart stores in 18 states after government testing indicated infestation with Salmonella |
18-04-2022 Various poppy seeds were recalled across Canada over Salmonella concerns.The industry has recalled various poppy seeds from the marketplace because of potential Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food |
12-04-2022 Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds was recalled over Salmonella concerns.Puresource Natural Products recalls Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds because of potential Salmonella contamination. 12-04-2022 Testing finds Salmonella in the meat department at a Utah grocery storeUtah officials reported that they allocated a cease and desist order on the meat department of a grocery store and have embargoed all yields after testing found Salmone |
12-04-2022 More oysters are recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow.Intercity Packers Ltd. recalls Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow because of possible norovirus contamination. The findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency d |
11-04-2022 FDA warning to Joy Gourmet Foods over serious violationsA food company in New York is under alarm from the FDA for serious violations of Hazard Analysis, the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, and Risk-Based Preventive Con |
11-04-2022 Dozens of Kinder products are now under recall in Canada, including Disney licensed chocolateAccording to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ferrero Canada Ltd. announced the expanded recall, listing more than a dozen new Kinder products. As of the recall pos |
11-04-2022 Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” was recalled because of Salmonella.Global Reach Confections & More Inc. recalls Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” because of possible Salmonella contamination. A recall in another nation trigg |
07-04-2022 Skippy peanut butter was recalled because of steel pieces in the productSkippy Foods LLC recalls certain SKIPPY brands Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread, Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, and Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With P |
01-04-2022 More oysters are recalled in Canada as an investigation into the norovirus outbreakDaily Fresh Shellfish Inc. recalls specific Daily Fresh Shellfish Inc. brand Oysters from the market because of potential norovirus contamination. 01-04-2022 Testing reveals parasites in certain Ocean Mist romaine heartsState officials warn consumers not to eat certain romaine lettuce because the Cyclospora parasite was found during sample testing. |
01-04-2022 A drink recalled because of Bacillus cereus; 2 ill with 27 other complaints filed: OatlyOatly has condemned a quality issue for recalling an oat drink in two European countries. The company has obtained 29 complaints, a |
31-03-2022 Testing instigates recall after finding undeclared sulfite in sweetened strawberriesSunTree Snack Foods LLC, of Phoenix, AZ, recalls Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries because of undeclared sulfite. The recall was initiated after Florida’s Departmen |
31-03-2022 Pre-cut fruit recalled after an FDA test indicates Salmonella contamination.Freshcut fruit of Liberty Fruit Company Inc. is recalled after FDA testing found a sample positive for Salmonella. As per the company's recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administrat |
24-03-2022 Stellar Bay Shellfish recalls more oysters: Norovirus contaminationStellar Bay Shellfish recalls certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Chef Creek Oysters because of potential norovirus infestation. This recall was initiated by findings of the Canadian Food I |
23-03-2022 Nationally distributed mushrooms recalled because of ListeriaFarm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, recalls all their 14.11-ounce packages of “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms” due to possible Listeria monocytogenes infestation. Routine inv |
23-03-2022 Investigation finds Salmonella in raw milk; New York officials published a public warningThe New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns customers to avoid consuming raw milk produced from a farm in Jefferson County because of potential salmonella infestation. As |
22-03-2022 More than 3 million Airborne Gummies were recalled after consumer complaintsReckitt recalls 3.74 million Airborne Gummies bottles in assorted fruit, blueberry, orange, and pomegranate flavors. When opened for the first time, pressure builds up in the container and causes t |
25-02-2022 FSSAI: NOC for imported alcoholic beverage valid for 300 daysThe FSSAI has commented that the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for an imported alcoholic beverage with 10 percent alcohol shall be valid for 300 days. The directive will apply to alcoholic drinks |
18-02-2022 Giant Eagle recalls frozen diced green peppers after testing finds ListeriaGiant Eagle Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, recalled frozen bags of Giant Eagle diced green peppers because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company distributed the product to Giant S |
18-02-2022 Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada since outbreak investigation continuesAbbott recalled particular powdered infant formula products from the marketplace in Canada because of potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination. |
07-02-2022 National recall of Enoki mushrooms commenced after testing found Listeria.The Los Angeles, CA, company Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. recalled certain cases of packages of Enoki Mushrooms, a product of China, due to possible Listeria monocytogene |
06-02-2022 Ice cream recalled because of the presence of Listeria from equipmentThe Royal Ice Cream Company Inc. recalls specific lots of Batch Ice Cream brand vanilla, ginger, and mocha chip ice cream after finding Listeria monocytogenes on proces |
05-02-2022 Soda recalled following consumer complaints of glass in the product.Following a consumer complaint, Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalled Ginger Sicilian Soda and PC brand Lemon from the market because of the likely presence of glass.
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04-02-2022 The company recalls bread dough because of possible contamination with glassFetting’s Frozen Foods LLC of Finley, ND, recalls specific frozen bread dough because the product may possess glass. Abbys Ba |
02-02-2022 Immunity Bloom launches dietary food supplements, Shield –Om Plus & Shield – Om UltraNoida-based start-up Immunity Bloom has recently introduced its new range of dietary food supplements made from Pure Korean Ginseng, imported directly from South Korea. |
28-01-2022 FSIS public health warning for R-T-E chicken for Listeria contaminationUSDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that ready-to-eat (R-T-E) chicken salad products made by Simply Fre |
27-01-2022 FSSAI releases draft on standards for olive oil, oils, sheep milk, & fatsFSSAI has published a draft requesting comments on suggested amendments in the Food Safety and Standards Regulations about sheep milk and standards of olive oil (Food P |
27-01-2022 Listeria concerned about the prompt recall of Bake Crafters breakfast sandwichesA Tennessee company recalls sausage and waffle sandwiches because of infection with Listeria monocytogenes. Bake Crafters documente |
26-01-2022 FDA suggests a new rule regarding food contact notifications (FCNs)The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has presented a new rule to amend how and when it may determine that a premarket notice for a food contact substance is no lon |
25-01-2022 Food agency warns about the health risk from herbal mixtures sold onlineThe Dutch food agency has cautioned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could risk general health. The |
25-01-2022 Sandwiches recalled in Canada after testing found Listeria contaminationHQ Fine Foods recalls certain Quality fast foods brands and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches from the marketplace due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contam |
24-01-2022 The mushroom company warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilitiesAn import company (HK Produce Group Inc. DBA Y2S Trading Inc.) in New York received notice from the FDA. The firm's inspection was initiated based on FDA |
24-01-2022 Ice Cream Company warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilitiesA food firm (Greenwood Ice Cream LLC) in Georgia received the FDA notice for serious violations after inspectors discovered Listeria in the company&rsq |
22-01-2022 Smoothies recalled for natural toxins in raw elderberriesCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stated that Evive Nutrition Inc is recalling its “Immunity Super Functional Smoothie” for raw elderberries. These contain cyanogenic glycosides, a |
15-01-2022 Commissioners directed to ensure compliance with trans-fatty acid limitsThe FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) issued an order directing all state Food Safety Commissioners to ensure compliance with the li |
15-01-2022 FDA Maharashtra seizes low-quality health and dietary supplementsThe Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has recently seized low-quality food and dietary supplements stocked by Sigma Lifesciences, Mumbai, in violation of food sa |
14-01-2022 Bistak Groceries Inc. and Bistak Enterprises Inc. recalls food due to Salmonella contaminationBistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. initiated a recall of various products for possible Salmonella contamination due to rodent infestation.
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13-01-2022 Metal fragments triggered recall of cream puffs extendedPoppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, is expanding its recall of certain frozen cream puffs manufactured between December 7 and December 10, 2021, for possible |
12-01-2022 Casseroles recalled for potential Salmonella contamination from corn linked to the outbreakDoughgirls Baking Inc. (dba, Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen & Bakeshop) is recalling King Ranch Casserole for possible Salmonella contamination. 11-01-2022 Aoun brand ‘Tahineh’ recalled after testing discovered SalmonellaFattal International North America Inc. is recalling Aoun brand “Tahineh” from the marketplace for possible Salmonella contamination. 10-01-2022 Clams recalled due to botulism risk after being sold unrefrigeratedMoncton Fish Market Ltd. is recalling Moncton Fish Market brand “La” Stimpson’s Surf Clams, which were sold unrefrigerated from the marketplace for po |
09-01-2022 Scientists have come up with biodegradable bacteria-killing packagingScientists from Nanyang Technological University Singapore and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invented a biodegradable food packaging material that destroys |
08-01-2022 Abbyland Foods recalls beef sticks for undeclared milkThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of 14,976 pounds of beef sticks from Abbyland Foods Inc. of Abbo |
08-01-2022 Listeria contamination triggers recall of Trader Joe’s soycutashSno Pac Foods Inc. of Caledonia, MN, is recalling Trader Joe’s brand soycutash for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. 30-12-2021 Relish Foods recalls tuna steaks following consumer complaints, and FDA testing found levels of histaminesRelish Foods Inc. of El Segundo, CA, recalled “Frozen Pacific Fusion” brand 10-ounce packages of tuna steaks that could cause food poisoning.
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30-12-2021 Cream puffs recalled at Safeway, Costco, PriceRite, ShopRite locations for metal fragmentsPoppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, initiated the recall of certain cream puffs manufactured between 7 to 10 December 2021 for possible small metal fragments. |
30-12-2021 Blue Tribe pitches another green product – plant-based Mutton KeemaIn a proposal to confirm its product portfolio, Blue Tribe, India’s leading food technology company facilitating consumption of planet-friendly products, has vent |
28-12-2021 Sunfeast reimagines center-filled cookies with Dark Fantasy DessertsSunfeast Dark Fantasy launched new Dark Fantasy Desserts, a collection of two delicious and drool-worthy center-filled cookies - Choco Nut Dipped and Choco Chunks. The |
27-12-2021 Bikano enters Western Snacks Category with Mexican Crunch & Fun SticksBikano introduced three new lip-smacking products to increase their market share and revenue stream in the Western snacks category. The new range includes Mexican Crunc |
16-10-2021 FSSAI sets Jan 2022 deadline to comply with ‘print license no. on invoices order’The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India delayed the implementation of the order necessitating food businesses to print license numbers on receipts, invoices, cash memos, or bills of retail |
15-10-2021 Alarming levels of lead trigger recall of over half a million pounds of canned beefCrider Foods of Stillmore, GA, is recalling over half a million pounds of canned beef with gravy products for potential lead contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS ( |
15-10-2021 Raw milk recalled after sampling reveals E. coli contamination: WashingtonWilliams Valley Family Farm LLC of Clayton, WA, recalls retail raw whole milk because of E. coli contamination. The recall was instated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Depa |
14-10-2021 Listeria infection risk triggers recall of frozen barbecue pork from schools and other institutionsThe FSIS (U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service) declared a recall of over 3,000 pounds of a frozen, RTE (ready-to-eat) smoked pork barbecue product from Nick's Famous |
14-10-2021 Pork pellets and related snacks were recalled because of a reinspection issueEvans Food Group Ltd. of Chicago recalls 10,359 pounds of pork pellet products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foo |
14-10-2021 Consumer complaints of plastic in ground turkey led Butterball to recall 7 tonsButterball, LLC, of Mount Olive, NC, recalls 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products for contamination with extraneous materials, specifically blue plastic. As per the U.S. Department of Ag |
28-09-2021 Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of Italian meatSalmonella outbreak announcement by CDC resulted in a nationwide recall of over 430 tons of Fratelli Beretta Italian meat products. Fratelli Beretta USA Inc., NJ, announced the recall |
08-09-2021 Tiger Brands recalls millions of cans of vegetablesTiger Brands, South Africa’s largest food manufacturer, announced the recall of about 20 million Koo and Hugo’s canned vegetable products produced from May 1, 2019, to May 5, 2021, for |
02-09-2021 Mezmo brings all-new natural candiesA homegrown brand, Mezmo, launched candies made without the bad stuff. They are all-new, all-natural. The brand aims to make sweets real and healthy by doing away with bright, artificial co |
31-08-2021 T- Brother recalls enoki mushrooms in Canada for Listeria riskT-Brother Food & Trading Ltd. recalled Soo brand enoki mushrooms after tests showed potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers having the recalled mushrooms at their home |
27-08-2021 Listeria concerns trigger Curation foods to recall additional salad kits in CanadaCuration Foods is recalling its Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits and Kale Salad Blends from the marketplace for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The impl |
24-08-2021 Tirupati Balaji Agro ventures into ready-to-eat food with Let’s EatTirupati Balaji Agro entered into the ready-to-eat (RTE) food category with the launch of a variety of flavors in the mushroom category with the name of Let’s Eat. RTE food products g |
24-08-2021 Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of Mr. Porky pork rindsMorgan Williams International Inc. initiated the recall of Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings for potential Salmonella As per the CFIA (Cana |
21-08-2021 Orion launches rice cracker & custas cupcakesOrion, South Korea's leading food company, launched two of its most sought-after products globally, O’Rice and Custas Cup Cake, to kick-start festive celebrations early in India. The snacks s |
21-08-2021 Listeria monocytogenes triggers recall of Whole Vegetable NoodlesThe CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) issued a food recall warning for Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles because of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall by Freshline Foo |
18-08-2021 Bonn Group introduces a new range of digestive biscuits under the Americana Biscuit brandTo support healthy eating habits among people, Bonn Group has launched Americana Premium Digestive high fiber biscuits. Light on the pocket and high on fiber, these delicious biscuits are i |
16-08-2021 Amended standards for besan, yellow pea powder, maize starch, types of peppersThe FSSAI has published the third amendment regulations associated with food products standards and food additives, including besan, yellow pea powder, maize starch, and white and green pepper stan |
10-08-2021 Homemade ham implicated in Romania for Botulism casesRomania's news agency, Agerpres, reported that two people were diagnosed with botulism. They are believed to have consumed homemade ham. Botulism poisoning is a rare illness caused by toxin |
08-08-2021 Potential Listeria contamination triggers recall of Haen Meats 1959 House BlendPotential Listeria monocytogenes contamination triggered Excalibur Seasoning Company of Pekin, IL, to recall 17 bottles of Haen Meats 1959 House Blend. The company started shipping this pro |
05-08-2021 FSSAI terminates orders on pandemic relaxations to food businessesThe 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 |
03-08-2021 Nourish Organics introduces Variety Bar PackA homegrown organic food-focused brand, Nourish Organics, launched the new Variety Bar Pack. It is an innovative and healthy bar from the brand. It corroborates the company's aim at making healthy |
03-08-2021 Nandu's introduces momos to the popular 'Heat & Eat' menuIndia's largest hyper local and omnichannel meat brand, Nandu's, has launched four 'Heat & Eat' dishes– Classic Chicken Momos, Classic Prawn Momos, Schezwan Chicken Momos, and Classic Fis |
02-08-2021 Aflatoxin concerns trigger recall of Six brands of dog foodSunshine Mills Inc. initiated the recall of certain products for potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins and are dangerous due to their high level of toxic |
02-08-2021 Omaha Packing recalls beef for E. coli contaminationGreater Omaha Packing recalled 295,236 pounds of raw beef products for suspected contamination of E. coli O157:H7. The beef was for non-intact usage, as per the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo |
26-07-2021 Potential Listeria contamination triggers CFIA to recall Zucchini spiralsVeg Pak Produce of Ontario Sunday recalled Harvest Fresh brand Zucchini Spirals from Canada’s marketplace for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Con |
26-07-2021 Canadian company initiates a nationwide recall of cheese for potential Listeria riskTree of Life Canada ULC is recalling Cahill’s brand “Original Irish Porter Cheese” for a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA ( |
26-07-2021 Positive tests for Listeria trigger recall of a wide variety of leafy greensOld Soul Farms LLC of St. Paris, Ohio, is recalling various leafy greens products after tests revealed Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company's recall notice st |
26-07-2021 The Caffeine Baar launches a collection of specialty coffee, 'Elements 2021'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 |
25-07-2021 BrightFarms recalls packaged salad greens as FDA raises the alarm for the Salmonella outbreakPotential 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 |
25-07-2021 Undeclared allergens trigger recall of approximately 92 tons of pork dumplingsGreen 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 |
25-07-2021 A study detects Listeria in cheese in EcuadorResearchers 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 |
25-07-2021 Parle Agro's Smoodh set to reshape the Indian dairy landscapeIndia'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. |
25-07-2021 "Wow! Momo" enters into FMCG with ready-to-eat momosIndia'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 |
25-07-2021 Give & Go products recall Muffins from retailers because of the Listeria testListeria 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 |
24-07-2021 FSSAI resets the acidity of lemon juice, expressed as citric acid, at 3.5% minimumThe 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. |
24-07-2021 BlueTribe launches plant-based chicken keema& nuggetsA 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 |
24-07-2021 FSSAI limits the role of SFSOs in the regulation of Centrally licensed FBOsThe 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 |
23-07-2021 FSSAI extends the compliance date for feeds meant for meat & milk animalsThe 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 |
23-07-2021 Bikano launches a new range of delectable tea-time snacksBikano, 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.
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22-07-2021 White Light Food (WLF) introduces Zongzi in the cityWLF, 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 |
22-07-2021 Grimmway recalls Bunny Luv, other carrot products for Salmonella riskGrimmway Farms, California, ordered a recall of a variety of baby and shredded carrots after a test showed possible Salmonella contamination. Organic and conventional products are |
22-07-2021 Food businesses need to conduct necessary product testing twice a yearThe 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 |
22-07-2021 Hye Foods launches Milky Dunes, a range of flavored camel milk powderBringing 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 |
21-07-2021 Large Yersinia outbreak-associated to pasteurized milkThe 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 |
21-07-2021 US FDA issues guidance for the use of recycled plastics in food packaging |
15-07-2021 Central Government amends import policy for edible oils; frees palm oil importsThe 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 |
15-07-2021 FDA sampling detects Listeria, triggers nationwide recall of kimchi products5000 Years Foods Inc. of Chicago is recalling certain kimchi for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was effectuated after the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes i
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15-07-2021 Potential Listeria contamination triggers Fruiterie Milano Inc. to recall La Bella Contadina brand cheeseFruiterie 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. |
15-07-2021 Potential Listeria contamination triggers Fruiterie Milano Inc. to recall La Bella Contadina brand cheeseFruiterie 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. |
15-07-2021 FSSAI proposes port officials clear import consignments of pulses on a priorityThe 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 |
15-07-2021 Tyson Foods Inc. recalls chicken products with several establishment numbersThis 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 |
14-07-2021 Hatsun Agro Product introduces Paneer under Arokya brandIndia’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 |
14-07-2021 FSSAI extends consent to import IEM foods until March 31 next yearThe 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 |
13-07-2021 Vegolution India reveals its Hello Tempayy plant-based, protein-rich food productsVegolution 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 |
13-07-2021 Tyson Foods recalls Ready-To-Eat chicken for probably deadly Listeria contaminationThe 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 |
13-07-2021 Cherise launches IoT-enabled tea vending kiosks to revolutionize tea consumption in IndiaParimal 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 |
13-07-2021 Parag Milk Foods expands 'Pride of Cows' brand portfolio, launches fat-free milk.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 |
13-07-2021 Listeria in sample results in recall of raw milk all over OklahomaSwan 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 |
13-07-2021 FSSAI publishes draft regulations for Ayurveda food productsThe 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 |
13-07-2021 FSSAI seeks recall of oregano from Chile for potential salmonella contaminationThe 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 |
13-07-2021 ITC launches thin potato biscuits, Sunfeast All RounderITC 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 |
12-07-2021 Now, only 15 days for redeeming rejected applications under FoSCoSFood 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 |
12-07-2021 Circle K Brand orders recall of Chicken Salad Sandwich due to Listeria concernsLSG 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 |
12-07-2021 Potential Salmonella contamination triggers recall of UnjhaSpice Cumin PowderUnjhaSpice Inc., Ottawa, is recalling UnjhaSpice brand Cumin Powder for potential Salmonella This recall was triggered by CFIA (Canadian Food |
12-07-2021 Sepoy & Co launches a new range of lemonade mixersSepoy & 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 |
12-07-2021 24 Mantra Organic launches organic vermicelli, pasta, & peanut butter24 Mantra launched a new range of organic products that are completely pure and safe. The n |
12-07-2021 Albertsons Companies recall products containing chicken related to Tyson Foods recallAlbertsons 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.
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10-07-2021 FSSAI directs renaming blended oil to multi-sourced edible oilThe 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.’ |
10-07-2021 Norovirus outbreaks in the UK and Hong Kong linked to oystersReports 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 |
06-07-2021 Flock Party Quack Snacks recalled: Salmonella contaminationIn 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 |
06-07-2021 The honey industry forms a unified body India Honey AllianceThe 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 |
06-07-2021 Society Tea comes up with a new product, Society Haldi DoodhSociety 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 |
05-07-2021 The patient list extends to an increase in E. coli outbreak associated with organic yogurtThere 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 |
05-07-2021 Merkley & Sons Packing Co. recalls ground beef: E. coli concernsMerkley & 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 |
05-07-2021 FSSAI terminates orders on pandemic relaxations to food businessesThe 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 |
05-07-2021 FSSAI extends the date for complying with packaged drinking water regulationsThe 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 |
26-06-2021 Positive test for Cyclospora parasite forces Dole to recall blueberries in CanadaOne 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 |
26-06-2021 The company adds halva to its list of recalled products because of Salmonella testing.Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand halva because Canadian authorities discovered |
25-06-2021 FDA declares public warning regarding Little Hatch’s products: Listeria presenceIn 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 |
25-06-2021 Extended Date for compliance with amendment related to processing aidsThe 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 |
25-06-2021 Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of various shrimp brands.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 |
24-06-2021 Food businesses notified to print license no. on invoices, receipts, bills, cash memosThe 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 |
21-06-2021 FSSAI to not allow modification of license under FoSCoS beyond January 1The 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 |
19-06-2021 Patient count linked to Salmonella melon outbreak in UK doublesIn 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 |
18-06-2021 Post U.S. recall, the firm initiates a nationwide Canadian recall of cat food because of Salmonella contamination.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 |
17-06-2021 The rise in Campylobacter infections prompts raw milk warning from Idaho officialsIdaho Health officials notified an increase in Campylobacter illnesses often associated with unpasteurized, raw milk. Eastern Idaho Public Health declared a public notice cautioning consume |
16-06-2021 MoFPI order defines millet content in RTC (ready-to-cook)/RTE (ready to eat) goods under the PLI schemeThe 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 |
15-06-2021 Designed By Nature recalls milk formulas because of labeling issues: The product is not for infants.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 |
15-06-2021 Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled over Salmonella contaminationPhoenicia 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) |
14-06-2021 The potential risk of Salmonella triggers Freshpet to recall certain dog food from Publix, Target.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 |
14-06-2021 Empire Fruit ordered a recall of cherry juice because of Listeria concerns.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 |
25-05-2021 USDA posts a public health alert for frozen chicken given to food banksThe 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 |
24-05-2021 Warning letter sent to the importer after the Salmonella outbreak prompted an investigationA California-based import company, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs (Foreign Supplier Verific |
24-05-2021 Cadmium content in chocolate, put forth in the Codex meetingA 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 |
22-05-2021 Inspection issue results in recall of 3 tons of sausage products by New York's Milan ProvisionsMilan 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 |
22-05-2021 Inspection issue results in recall of 23 tons of fresh and frozen catfishOtten'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 |
22-05-2021 Hepatitis A outbreak linked to dates: Investigations ongoingSince 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 |
21-05-2021 CDC is investigating different outbreaks of Salmonella infections associated with backyard poultryPublic 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 |
21-05-2021 The PM FME enables micro food processors in Palghar and Thane to reach new marketsMicro 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 |
20-05-2021 Listeria positive causes the company to recall jalapeño cream cheeseInterstate Food Products of Lakewood, Colorado, ordered the recall of its 14-ounce contai |
20-05-2021 CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey is over; consumers still need to be cautious about the product in freezersThe 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 |
20-05-2021 Randall Foods recalls beans' cases from 22 states for processing mistakesRandall Foods Inc. is recalling 1.6 million cases of glass jars of its Randall-brand beans |
17-05-2021 CFIA recalls Enoki Mushrooms over Listeria concernsThe (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 |
15-05-2021 The federal agency warns the public about illegally imported catfish from BrazilThe 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 |
14-05-2021 Deadly Listeria infection related to soft cheese is over: CDCThe 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 |
13-05-2021 Listeria concerns triggers recall of Castel Regio brand Taleggio DOPQuebec-based food company Les Dependances is recalling Castel Regio brand Taleggio DOP for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is condu |
07-05-2021 The number of patients increased in Salmonella outbreak linked to cashews in the brieAs 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 |
04-05-2021 Undeclared allergen (soy) causes Michelina’s spaghetti recallThe 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 |
26-04-2021 No need for separate +F endorsement certificate validity: FSSAIAccording 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 |
15-04-2021 Potential Salmonella contamination triggers Olymel to recall RTE ham.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 |
07-04-2021 Fifth apricot kernel recall since March 11For 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 |
07-04-2021 Warning released over raw milk in Western New YorkNew 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 |
07-04-2021 Fifth apricot kernel recall since March 11For 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 |
07-04-2021 Warning released over raw milk in Western New YorkNew 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 |
06-04-2021 Traditionally prepared walrus meat connected to botulism poisoningThe 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 |
06-04-2021 A prerequisite for FSSAI license to manufacture packaged drinking water: BIS licenseThe 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 |
03-04-2021 Raw milk recalled because of campylobacteriosis
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 |
02-04-2021 USDA issues public warning because of Crystalline pieces in sausage
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 |
01-04-2021 Standards for bakery products updated: FSSAIThe 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 |
13-03-2021 FSSAI notifies draft on value-added products for 100% exportsThe 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 |
13-03-2021 Salmonella outbreak in Norway: Imported meat
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 |
12-03-2021 Public health warning over chicken soup: USDA
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 |
12-03-2021 Norovirus in Sweden: Link of shrimp from Estonia
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 |
11-03-2021 Significant gaps in the ratio of food testing labs to FBOs in the country: ExpertsThe 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 |
11-03-2021 Recalled Apricot kernels with excessive levels of toxin; cyanide risk citedAdvantage 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 |
10-03-2021 France investigates norovirus outbreaks linked to oystersSeveral 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- |
10-03-2021 Sandwiches recalled from airport, stores: MG Foods discovers Listeria on surfacesAlmost 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 |
08-03-2021 Sesame oil without expiration date recalled after positive Salmonella test
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 |
08-03-2021 FDA issues letter reminding manufacturers about the toxic contaminants in baby foodThe (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 |
06-03-2021 FDA drive sealed kitchen of five-star hotel in Mumbai
The initiative |
05-03-2021 Retailer names released concerning outbreak traced to soft cheeses
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 |
03-03-2021 Mustard oil can not be used as a class 1 preservative or binding agent for asafoetida: FSSAIThe 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 |
02-03-2021 BAMUL prepares for international forays following receipt of export license certificate
In substantial progress in the dairy landscape, Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban, B |
02-03-2021 Recalled 150 tons of corned beef from Australia: Re-inspection issueA 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 |
01-03-2021 Warning about Listeria 8 months before the outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese Inc
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 |
01-03-2021 GM-free imported consignment’s Health certificate accepted: FSSAI
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 |
01-03-2021 Possible Listeria contamination prompts nationwide recall of taco dip trays, platters, and sandwiches etc. March 1, 2021J&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 |
01-03-2021 Listeria outbreak linked to soft Queso-style cheeses: One dead
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 |
28-02-2021 Consumers warned over E. coli in retail raw milk: Washington State dairy
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  |
27-02-2021 Direction to labs to include parameters for fortified food in analysis: FSSAI
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 |
27-02-2021 FSSAI issues directives for labs asking them to include fortified food parameters in analysis
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 |
26-02-2021 New approach regarding front of the pack labeling on nutrition: FSSAIThe 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 |
26-02-2021 Salads and wraps recalled over Listeria contamination
The said products were packag |
25-02-2021 FBOs allowed to import Inborn Errors of Metabolism food products until June 2021: FSSAI
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 |
23-02-2021 FSSAI releases gazette notifying NIFTEM, CFRA about getting referral food laboratory tag
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 |
22-02-2021 No clear definition-HFSS foods not fortified processed foods: FSSAI
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 |
28-01-2021 Supplement to guidelines for FBOs using less than 10cum/day of water: FSSAI
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 |
27-01-2021 FSSAI directs state authorities to set-up a helpdesk for swift licensing & registration
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 |
27-01-2021 Calls for comment from herbicide-tolerant canola: Food Standards Australia New Zealand
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 |
27-01-2021 FSA allows the manufacturing of pet and human food at the same plant
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 |
27-01-2021 Leafy greens E. coli outbreak because of Cattle lot: FDA
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 |
26-01-2021 Germany issues warning for Listeria infections linked to salmon
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 |
26-01-2021 Changes in the Federal food safety policy and personnel initiated at FSIS, FDA, and CDC
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 |
25-01-2021 Indian Railways to resume e-catering along with the present RTE foods
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 |
25-01-2021 FSSAI boosts efforts towards pan-India availability of unadulterated honey.
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 |
25-01-2021 Required to update food safety guidance for pregnant women
Food safety advice has been updated in New Zealand, including changes to specific cheeses, fish, and pasteurized dairy products, for pregnant women. The basis |
25-01-2021 FDA put Colorado company on notice: Import violations
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, |
23-01-2021 Clover Leaf Seafoods recalls boneless sardines over Botulism concerns
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 |
22-01-2021 FSSAI: Well cooked poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat
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. < |
15-01-2021 Nestle orders call back of over 381 tons of hot pockets that may contain extraneous materials
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- |
15-01-2021 Recall of polish sausage: undercooking concerns
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 |
15-01-2021 Juice maker shut down by federal judge: Washington State
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 |
14-01-2021 Organic imports from India need to fulfill more requirements for certification from USDA
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 |
08-01-2021 Country Kitchen brings a new range of flours infused with vital vegetables
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 |
02-01-2021 Draft for mandatory fortification of packaged milk & edible oil: FSSAI
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 |
02-01-2021 Salmonella contaminated eggs' Destruction: Lithuania order
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 |
31-12-2020 Recall of Dungeness crabs: poisoning risk
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 |
28-12-2020 Recall of spiced herring: Listeria risk
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 |
21-12-2020 FSSAI issues new guidelines to analyze aflatoxin in food.
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 |
18-12-2020 FSSAI implements food color provisions for distilled beverages
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 |
16-12-2020 Launch of scheme to approve Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies: Quality Council of India & FSSAI
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 |
12-12-2020 Changes in blanket guidance on meat shelf life: FSA
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 |
11-12-2020 Pulls unpasteurized, raw milk for bacterial risk: Washington dairy
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 |
08-12-2020 Salmonella outbreak hospitalizes seven, sickens dozens: France
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 |
08-12-2020 Company expands recall of deli meats: One sick from Listeria infection
There is confirmed one case report of infection, and Levitts Foods Inc. investigates Listeria contamination of deli meats. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s ( |
08-12-2020 Right regulations by FSSAI: Tackle adulteration in honey
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 |
29-11-2020 French Salmonella outbreak: Affected children
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 |
28-11-2020 FSSAI released draft on nutraceuticals: Redefines dosages
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 |
27-11-2020 Fortified foods' norms for sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia: FSSAI
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 |
27-11-2020 Unlabelled bottled beef, chicken recalled by Government: botulism poisoning
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 |
26-11-2020 Recall of undercooked 'Ready-to-eat' chicken
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 |
25-11-2020 Recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables: Hy-Vee
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 |
24-11-2020 Recall of Miss Vickie’s Chips because of glass pieces
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 |
23-11-2020 Draft on prohibitions related to regulations on blending of mustard oil: FSSAI
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 |
23-11-2020 Recall of Smoked beef pastrami because of possible Listeria
Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. recalls Compliments brand smoked beef pastrami from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was possibly dis |
11-11-2020 HelloFresh recalls fish: Histamine poisoning
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 |
10-11-2020 Specialty foods for IEM, hypoallergenic import allowed till May 1, 2021: FSSAI
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 |
10-11-2020 E. coli outbreak associated with romaine; illnesses span six states
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 |
09-11-2020 Draft norms for atta, food grain, multi-source veg oil, dehydrated veggies
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 |
07-11-2020 License Modification Date Extended to June 30, 2021: FSSAI
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 |
05-11-2020 Sale of Til oil, Kangra tea, Honeydew without Agmark Permitted: FSSAI
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 |
04-11-2020 Regulations fixing TPCs for used & unused vegetable oil: FSSAI
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 |
04-11-2020 Recall of Miss Vickie's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces
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 |
02-11-2020 Food for Special Medical Purpose in foods similar to drugs: FSSAI clarification
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 |
02-11-2020 Alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice: FDA
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. |
29-10-2020 Food Standards Agency issued a warning about contamination of eggs with Salmonella
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 |
29-10-2020 Salmonella risk in eggs: FSA warning
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 |
26-10-2020 FSSAI mandates food safety audits for meat & sweet shops by March 2021
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 |
26-10-2020 Sustainable palm oil - DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences set a trend
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 |
24-10-2020 3-state Listeria outbreak because of Deli: 1 Death
United States' Public health officials have confirmed ten case reports requiring hospitalization and infected with a Listeria from three states–Florida, Massachusetts, and New |
23-10-2020 Notification of processing aids norms specifying intake, permitted level: FSSAI
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 |
22-10-2020 FoSCoS to implement nationwide; new system to come into force from November 1: FSSAI
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 |
14-10-2020 Danish Shigella outbreak because of Fresh mint
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, |
14-10-2020 Warning of Possible Salmonella in Liquid Tahina: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) releases public warning for not to consume or sell Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina because of possible Salmonella contaminati |
14-10-2020 Recall of Red Monkey Foods products containing parsley: Possible Salmonella contamination
Red Monkey Foods Inc. recalls organic parsley (initiated by High-Quality Organics (HQO) because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were allocat |
13-10-2020 Extension of last date to December 31, 2020 for mandatory food safety audit of FBOs: FSSAI
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 |
13-10-2020 Recall of bakery products due to possible Salmonella contamination: Trinity Bakeshop Ltd
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. recalls certain bakery products from the marketplace because of Salmonella contamination possibility. The items were distributed in Newfoundland a |
12-10-2020 Masking FBOs' info with stickers mandatory on food samples: FSSAI
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 |
07-10-2020 Mexico's COFEPRIS and SENASICA collaborate with the USFDA for food safety
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 |
05-10-2020 Strict legal action against breach of IMS Act: FBOs
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 |
02-10-2020 Recall of Country Fresh watermelon chunks due to Listeria
Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination leads to recall of Country Fresh's watermelon chunks from selected outlets. The recent FDA inspection detected bacterial infestation on |
02-10-2020 To evade punishment, FBOs need to submit genuine information only: FSSAI
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 |
02-10-2020 Re-evaluation of Listeria in Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods by FAO and WHO
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 |
02-10-2020 New Formula ensures safer consumption of camel milk, claim Denmark scientists
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 |
01-10-2020 Warning to Rhode Island consumers to avoid Health is Wealth products: Botulism risks
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 |
01-10-2020 FSSAI is getting tough against the impure and adulterated edible oil
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 |
01-10-2020 Salmonella outbreak triggers investigation and Sprout recall
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 |
01-10-2020 USFDA issues a warning letter to Panacea Biotec for its Baddi manufacturing unit
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 |
28-09-2020 FSSAI promotes healthy food and a healthy diet for kids in school.
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 |
28-09-2020 Australian Scientists may find E. coli treatment as per the study
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 |
26-09-2020 FSSAI may necessitate edible oils fortification with vitamins A and D
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 |
25-09-2020 ‘Best before’ label mandatory on loose sweets from October 1, 2020
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. |
25-09-2020 FSSAI bans blending various edible oils in Mustard Oil
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 |
25-09-2020 Outbreak of Cyclospora infection due to salad has ended, claims CDC FDA may carry on its investigation
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 |
25-09-2020 Food sold on social media may be risky for your health, warns FSIC
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 |
22-09-2020 180 days deadline for food packaging printing ink standards: FSSAI
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 |
21-09-2020 Ban on toluene-based inks for food packaging explained by DIC India
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 |
17-09-2020 Contaminants, toxins including Aflatoxin M1 norms issued: FSSAI
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 |
07-09-2020 Disclosure of calories becomes necessity for food services companies having 10 or more outlets
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 |
07-09-2020 EFSA declares new date for Dietary sugars’ safety assessment: in 2021
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 |
05-09-2020 Reoperationalisation of additives & licensing norms for fish, fish products: FSSAI
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 |
04-09-2020 Brazil nuts contaminated with salmonella : INFOSAN alerts
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)< |
03-09-2020 GM Free certificate mandatory for 24 imports from January 1, 2021: FSSAI
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 |
02-09-2020 FSSAI receives letter to withdraw the dairy analog draft notification: FIAPO
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 |
01-09-2020 Standards for processed meat, meat products compliance by July 1, 2021: FSSAI
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 |
01-09-2020 Voluntary recall of Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips: Frito-Lay
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 |
27-08-2020 Testing labs to inspect food from other states: Kerala Onam Squads
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 |
25-08-2020 The term ‘milk’ restricted only to dairy products , claims FSSAI
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 |
25-08-2020 Amendment norms notification for wheat bran and soybean including tofu: FSSAI
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 |
25-08-2020 Coronavirus not transmitted by food : US government & global health agencies
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 |
24-08-2020 Ganeshotsav paves the way for Immunity-boosting, kadha flavor and mulethi modaks
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 |
22-08-2020 States to ensure labelling compliance under FSS nutra norms: FSSAI
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 |
20-08-2020 Restaurants pondering on reshaping their operations to alleviate the impact of
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 |
20-08-2020 Quality control lab sets up in Porbandar for safe seafood: MPEDA
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) inaugurated a Quality Control Laboratory in Porbandar for seafood processors and exporters. The lab will confirm product&nbs |
10-03-2020 GuiLin SanYang Dietary Ecological Industry Co.Ltd. Received warning letter
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 |
10-03-2020 Apollo Future Technology Inc. d/b/a Apollo E Cigs
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 |
08-03-2020 Kakushime Matsuda Susan received warning letter
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed an evaluation of their seafood processing facility, Kakushime Matsuda Suisan, Hakodate, situated at 247 Furuk |
05-03-2020 FSSAI furnishes Clarification on the Circulation of Fake Order in its Name
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 |
04-03-2020 For Surplus Food Recovery, FSSAI Initiates Indian Food Sharing Alliance
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 |
29-02-2020 Directions of FSSAI linked to SOP and Checklist for Issuance of RUCO Sticker to FBOs
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 |
22-02-2020 FSSAI to set up 10 New Offices for presence of Pan India
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 |
14-02-2020 Union Ayush Ministry combines with FSSAI for new food regulation based on Ayurveda
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 |
13-02-2020 FSSAI commences “Diet4Life” to aid People to Understand Metabolic Disorders
FSSAI has commenced “Diet4Life” to assist people in understanding metabolic disorders. The FSSAI initiative will render a comprehensive platform for parents, he |
12-02-2020 FSSAI Operationalizes Regulations on Limitations of Naturally Occurring Formaldehyde in Fish
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 |
11-02-2020 FSSAI furnishes orders on Packaging of Drinking Water and Migration Limits of Antimony and DEHP
FSSAI has furnished directions dated 07 February 2020 related to the immediate operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2020 regar |
24-01-2020 Impact on Yewale Tea due to utilization of unsafe food colour tartarazine: FDA
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 |
22-01-2020 Ammonium sulphate is removed from milk adulterants: FSSAI
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 |
16-01-2020 FSSAI advertises Amended Scheme for Testing and Inspection to be followed by Dairy Processing Plants
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 |
11-01-2020 Directions on Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) issued by FSSAI
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 |
10-01-2020 Draco obtains Safe Quality Food Certification of Manufacturing Facilities
To assure continued excellence, currently Draco successfully completed the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification of its manufacturing facilities, through SGS Systems in Australia div |
09-01-2020 FSSAI to update food vending carts as part of street food makeover
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 |
09-01-2020 Food textures impact healthiness perceptions
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 |
04-01-2020 FSSAI prolongs implementation of labelling provisions for frozen desserts
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 |
03-01-2020 FSSAI: Alexa, tell the kids to eat right
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 |
02-01-2020 FSSAI gives green signal to 30 rapid food testing kits across 6 categories
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 |
02-01-2020 Managing bile acids and ceramide in bile helps in reduction norovirus infection
Human noroviruses are the major viral cause of food borne illness and acute diarrhoea around the world. |
31-12-2019 FSSAI developed advanced technologies for testing of food
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 |
31-12-2019 Issuance of guidance by FDA on dual column labeling
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 |
26-12-2019 Consulting paper issued by FSSAI for reviewing method of applying for licences
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 |
23-12-2019 FSSAI to settle in 2 months regulations to ban sale, advertisement of junk foods in schools, within 50m of campus
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 |
18-12-2019 Delinking front-of-pack labelling regulations from general ones: FSSAI
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 |
18-12-2019 Usage of soy leghemoglobin as a color additive is now effective after FDA approval
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 |
11-12-2019 FSSAI requests industry to lower level of unsafe food to less than 1% over next 4 years
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 |
10-12-2019 Recalling of Frozen Sandwiches by White Castle Due to Listeria Outbreak
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 |
11-10-2019 Action against presence of animal ingredients products having green dot sought by FSSAI
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 |
05-10-2019 FSSAI Launch ‘Trans Fat Free’ logo for Food safety agency
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 |
03-10-2019 FSSAI directs mandatory audits of high-risk food businesses
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 |
11-09-2019 Bacteria 'Salmonella' detected In MDH Sambhar Masala by US Food Regulator; several Lots withdrawnSalmonellosis 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 |
05-09-2019 Amul gets notice for non-participation in milk fortification program: FSSAIAmul 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 |
07-08-2019 Food Safety Recovery Regulations, 2019 notified by FSSAIThe 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 |
07-08-2019 Food Safety Recovery Regulations, 2019 notified by FSSAIThe 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 |
03-08-2019 Discontinue toy addition in food packs: FSSAIAn 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. < |
30-07-2019 Voluntary logo launched for tans-fat-free claim: FSSAIThe 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 |
30-07-2019 Non-GMO Certification requirements updated by NSF InternationalAn 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 |