Tag: food safety
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Hong Kong Finds Toxin Traces in Four Recalled Nestlé Baby Milk Batches
Overview: Toxin Traces Detected in Recalled Nestlé Milk Formula Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has announced that traces of a toxin were found in four batches of baby milk formula that Nestlé had previously recalled. The discovery comes as part of ongoing safety checks following Nestlé’s initial recall, which involved nearly 96,000 cartons…
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Health Canada Rules Gene-Edited Pigs Safe to Eat for Consumption
Health Canada Confirms Safety of Gene-Edited Pork In a landmark assessment, Health Canada announced that meat from pigs engineered to resist porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is safe for Canadian consumers. The decision follows a rigorous review of genetic modification techniques, animal health data, and nutritional equivalence to traditional pork. Regulators emphasize that the…
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France Probes Deaths of Two Babies Linked to Powdered Milk Recall
What Happened and What Is Known French authorities are investigating the deaths of two infants following the recall of several batches of powdered infant formula. The recall followed indications that certain products could be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by some strains of bacteria. Officials have said the recalled milk was withdrawn from shelves…
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Health Canada Declares Gene-Edited Pigs Safe to Eat: What This Means for Pork Consumers
Overview: Gene-edited pigs cleared for consumption Health Canada announced on Friday that pork produced from pigs engineered to resist porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is as safe and nutritious as conventional pork currently on the market. The decision marks a significant milestone in the country’s approach to gene editing in agriculture, reinforcing public confidence…
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Ireland recalls Danone infant formula over cereulide fears
Overview of the recall In a significant safety action, batches of Danone infant formula and follow-on formula exported from Ireland have been recalled due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin associated with certain bacteria. The recall is issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) after routine testing raised concerns about product safety.…
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Ireland-Based Danone Formula Recall: Cereulide Fears Prompt Global Safety Check
Overview: What happened The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced a recall of certain Danone infant and follow-on formula products that were exported from Ireland. The voluntary recall was triggered by concerns about the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can cause vomiting and, in severe cases,…
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Exported Danone Formula Recalled Over Cereulide Fears: What Parents Need to Know
Overview: Danone infant formula recall linked to cereulide concerns Irish authorities have announced a recall of certain batches of Danone infant formula and follow-on formula that were exported from Ireland. The recall centers on the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. While no illnesses have been reported at…
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Multani Sohan Halwa Festival Debuts on January 30 in Multan
Celebrating a Multan Sweet Icon: The Multani Sohan Halwa Festival The city of Multan is set to welcome a new culinary tradition as the first-ever Multani Sohan Halwa festival is scheduled for January 30. A collaborative effort between the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) and the Food Science and Nutrition Department at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU)…
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Multani Sohan Halwa Festival Arrives in Multan on Jan 30
Introducing Multani Sohan Halwa’s First-Ever Festival in Multan On January 30, Multan will welcome a landmark celebration dedicated to the beloved Multani Sohan Halwa. The Punjab Food Authority, collaborating with the Food Science and Nutrition Department of Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), is organizing the inaugural festival to honor and showcase this iconic dessert, rooted in…
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PFA Crackdown on Food Safety in Chiniot: Fines Issued to Violators
Punjab’s Food Safety Push: PFA Tightens Scrutiny in Chiniot Under the directive of the Director General, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has intensified its food safety crackdown in Chiniot. Street stalls, eateries, and small-scale food producers are now under closer surveillance as PFA teams conduct comprehensive inspections to curb violations and uphold the standard of…