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Friday, May 25, 2018

What is the Risk of Opioids in Poppy Seeds

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The European Food Safety Authority released their risk assessment of opium alkaloids in poppy seeds. Basically there is a small risk of ha...
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This Week in Mislabeled Products for Week Ending 5/25/18

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Pre-bake Egg Spray Not Accounted for on Label - New Seasons Market LLC is recalling NSM 8-pack mini butter croissants and 8-pack mini choc...

Gull Poop Source of E. coli Responsible for Water Quality Failures on Beaches

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A study published by the US Geological Survey investigates the source of E. coli that results in beach closings off Lake Michigan.  The find...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Company Issues Warning for Frozen Tilapia, Rejected During Import, Now Stolen

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A Washington company issued a warning letter for frozen tilapia after that imported frozen tilapia, set for re-export back to Taiwan, was st...

FDA Warning Letter Issued to NE Candy Company, Company Up for Auction

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FDA issued a warning letter to New England Confectionary Company, or NECCO, the maker of Sweethearts, NECCO Wafers, and Mary Jane candies. ...
Monday, May 21, 2018

Question of the Week - Coconut a Tree Nut Allergen?

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Is coconut a tree allergen?    FDA classified coconut in the Big 8 Allergen groupings as a tree nut.  Technically, coconut is not a botanica...

Prevention of Foreign Material Contamination

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There has been a number of food product recalls triggered by complaints.  The cost of a recall can far outweigh the cost of preventive measu...

Ohio Company Recalls Nut Products After Positive Listeria on Production Equipment

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An Ohio company is recalling bags and tubs of nut products for Listeria monocytogenes.  "This recall was initiated after Hickory Harves...

Jars of Tahini Recalled After a Sample Tests Positive for Salmonella

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Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes of Ziyad Brand Tahini after testing conducted by the Michigan Dept of He...