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Acrylamide Food Safety Regulations

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week Quick reminder of the Acrylamide Regulations Wh at is Acrylamide and what does the Acrylamide legislation 2017 mean to your kitchen practices? Alert Starchy foods should not be overcooked and should only be cooked to a golden yellow colour.

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Brazilian judge cuts $2.1 billion off JBS owner’s bribery fines

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of fines imposed under a 2017 “leniency agreement” that J&F had reached with the government of Brazil. The court ruled the payments could be suspended because J&F has adhered to the 2017 agreement with federal prosecutors. Right before Christmas, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspended $10.3 billion or about $2.1

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Food safety standards: Is bridging the international divide possible?

Food Safety News

— OPINION — By Julie Chapon, Co-founder and CEO of Yuka Food safety regulations remain a critical concern globally, particularly as consumers become increasingly conscious and concerned about the ingredients present in the products they consume. While the U.S.

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Amos Miller exits federal court in 2023 as the third time is the charm

Food Safety News

USDA enforcement of federal food safety regulations has prevailed. Miller proved to be a difficult assignment for USDA’’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which first took civil action against Miller’s Organic Farm and the Amish farmer himself in 2017—the most recent action re-opened litigation from 2019.

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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

Food Safety Tech

In developing countries, where food safety regulations may be weak or nonexistent, the cost of recalls can be even higher, as the risk of contamination and outbreaks is greater. Disproportionate Burden on Vulnerable Populations It is crucial to recognize that the financial burden of unsafe food is not evenly distributed.

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Outbreak of Listeriosis in South Africa Associated with Processed Meat – Scientifically linked to Tiger Brands Polony

Bill Marler

An outbreak of listeriosis was identified in South Africa in 2017. monocytogenes infection during the period from June 11, 2017, to April 7, 2018. An increase in the number of cases of listeriosis at two public hospitals in Gauteng Province, South Africa, during July and August 2017 prompted an investigation. Maury, Ph.D.,

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