Archive for February, 2012

FSA ‘Consumer risk from livestock virus unlikely’

The Food Standards Agency is advising the public that, based on current evidence, there is unlikely to be any risk to consumers through the food chain from the virus that is causing abnormalities in livestock. No illness has been reported to date in humans exposed to animals infected with the Schmallenberg virus, which is thought [...]

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Fishy tale from Waitrose in this week’s UK Recalls

SPAR recalls batch of chicken chunks due to listeria – Saturday 25 February 2012 SPAR is recalling one batch of SPAR Flame Grilled Chicken Chunks due to the presence of low levels of Listeria monocytogenes being detected in one sample during routine monitoring. The affected batch of 140g packs has a use-by date of 3 [...]

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This week’s Canadian Recalls

Certain refrigerated cold smoked sockeye salmon trim products may contain Listeria monocytogenes – February 25, 2012 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the refrigerated cold smoked sockeye salmon trim products described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products, sold refrigerated at various [...]

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Non-alcoholic malta beverages recalled because bottles may break when opened and result in cuts to the mouth

The Florida Brewery, Inc. is recalling certain lots of Goya, Great Value, Hatuey, Mr. Special, Polar, Publix, Regal, and SuperMax brand non-alcoholic malta beverages packaged in 7-oz bottles because glass on the exterior of the bottles may break when the twist-off cap is removed from the bottle and can result in cuts to the mouth. [...]

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1000th FSSC 22000 certificate

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification, the owner of FSSC 22000, celebrates reaching a memorable milestone. The 1000th FSSC 22000 certificate is recently awarded to Edesia Global Nutrition Solutions. This certificate was issued for successfully passing the audit of compliance with the FSSC 22000 scheme requirements. FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for Food [...]

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