Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially children 3 years of age or younger. Food, toys and coins account for most of the choking-related events in young children, who put objects in their mouths as they explore new environments. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement, “Prevention of Choking [...]
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BSE Control Breach as SRM found in Goats Meat on Sale in London
March 17th, 2010 by Tony
The Food Standards Agency has reported a BSE control breach, on 3 February spinal cord, which is SRM in goats aged over 12 months, was discovered in nine imported goat sides at London Central Markets. A second breach of the Regulations was reported there on 17 February when spinal cord was found in 20 imported [...]
Popcorn Recalled on potential Pest Contamination
March 17th, 2010 by Tony
Tangerine Confectionery (UK) has recalled a number of batches of its Butterkist Sweet Microwave Popcorn due to the potential presence of rice weevil. Three multipack batches and one single pack batch have been recalled due to the possible presence of the weevil Sitophilus oryzae which are 2mm to 3mm long and dark brown. The product [...]
Plant Design and Personal Hygiene reduces Listeria Contamination Risk
March 11th, 2010 by Tony
Food safety expert Dr. Eleftherios H. Drosinos has claimed plant design and personal hygiene is crucial to reducing listeria risk, and control of these can reduce the risk of contamination from Listeria monocytogenes in cheese processing. Dr Drosinos, who has just published a review sources of cheese contamination in the journal Food Control, said the [...]
UK Food Standards Agency Board agrees single Front-of-Pack Label plan
March 11th, 2010 by Tony
The Food Standards Agency’s Board, at an open meeting held in Cardiff on Wednesday 10 March 2010 agreed to the implementation of a single approach to front-of-pack nutrition labelling that will best help consumers make healthier choices when they buy food. Food businesses will be encouraged to use all three elements found by independent research [...]