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UK – A coalition of health organizations, including Action on Salt (AoS), the British Heart Foundation, the British Medical Association, and 30 other professionals, has penned an open letter to UK government leaders, calling for a resurgence of the country’s salt reduction program. The move comes in response to recent research from Queen Mary University that highlights the significant health…
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TANZANIA – The European Union, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) government have come together to launch the “Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania for Enhanced Food Safety” (STREPHIT) project. With a substantial contribution agreement of EUR 10.5 million (U.S$11.08 million) this endeavor is set to enhance the safety and quality of agricultural products…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has received a vital recommendation to establish regional laboratories to bolster the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. These laboratories are expected to facilitate quality testing, empowering SMEs to deliver products that meet international standards. SMEs in Tanzania have faced a persistent challenge in breaking into markets due to…
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TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has recently taken a step to rid the market of expired products, sending a clear message that subpar quality won’t be tolerated. During a rigorous inspection of retail shops in Msomera village, Handeni District, located in the Tanga Region, the TBS uncovered a startling number of expired products, including beverages, prompting immediate…
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RWANDA – Rwanda is embarking on a comprehensive approach that involves stringent law enforcement, vigilant field monitoring, and the promotion of sustainable farming practices in a resolute bid to eliminate the scourge of illegal pesticides in agriculture. Key officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) highlighted these critical initiatives during a recent stakeholder consultation…
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U.S – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled its comprehensive strategy to thwart the threat of Cronobacter sakazakii-related illnesses stemming from the consumption of powdered infant formula. Building on lessons learned from the alarming Abbott Nutrition powdered infant formula recall in February 2022, the FDA’s prevention strategy has been met with widespread support from industry stakeholders, leading…
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ICELAND – The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (Matvælastofnun) has released a comprehensive report on antibiotic usage in animals and the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in 2022. While the findings reveal some concerning trends, they also draw attention to some notable variations in resistance patterns among different animals and poultry. In the poultry sector, 12 Salmonella strains were scrutinized,…
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U.S – A recently unveiled five-year study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has unearthed some crucial food safety challenges prevalent in consumer meal preparation, emphasizing the importance of National Food Safety Education Month. The stud observed various food safety behaviors among participants, encompassing thermometer usage for ground pork sausage, handwashing practices,…
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U.S – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have initiated an exploratory sampling program targeting antibiotic residues in cattle touted as raised without antibiotics. This is in response to several petitions, comments, and letters received from a wide range of stakeholders asking the agency to reevaluate its oversight of animal-raising…
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UK – The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released the results of a targeted surveillance sampling program conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on food safety compliance and authenticity in the face of challenges posed by the global food supply chain disruptions. The program concentrated on six commodity groups with suspected authenticity or safety issues that arose due…
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