Published: Jan 14, 2016

A message that has gone viral on social media in Singapore concerning 'toxic' green root vegetables imported from Vietnam, has led to the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) releasing a statement that the vegetables are safe to eat.

Published: Jan 14, 2016

A report by the local media group, the Nation, has highlighted food safety concerns for produce sold in Kenyan open-air markets and supermarket chains. The growing concern over the safety of Kenyan food and its affect on health, has led to a rise in busin

Published: Jan 11, 2016

A Brisbane-based food wholesaler has issued a food recall after discovering a potentially deadly labelling issue.

Published: Jan 11, 2016

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a strong reminder to all food businesses and retailers that they must be compliant with the new Nutrition and Health Claims Standard. The transition period for non-compliance runs out on 18 January 2

Published: Jan 11, 2016

Tata Trusts, a leading coalition of philanthropic trusts, and Mars, Incorporated, a company known for its chocolates and diverse range of food & beverage offerings, on Wednesday, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to advance ag

Published: Jan 08, 2016

Cape Cod Provisions LLC of Pocasset, MA is recalling Cape Cod Cranberry Candy™ and Harvest Sweets™ Milk Chocolate/Dark Chocolate/Yogurt Covered Cranberry Blend (mix of all three varieties in the package) because they may contain undeclared yogurt covered

Published: Jan 06, 2016

India achieved self-sufficiency in food grains in the 1970s thanks to the Green Revolution. Yet, with a growing population, rising incomes and substantial unsatisfied demand among the poor, it is clear that the country cannot do without continued high gro

Published: Jan 04, 2016

A new meta-analysis of data from 14 prospective cohort studies suggests that eating red meat and processed meat can slightly increase risk for breast cancer.

Published: Dec 28, 2015

The fatal deer condition chronic wasting disease (CWD) is rapidly spreading through the US, affecting at least 22 states. Less well known than mad cow disease, CWD is similarly a progressive, fatal transmissible "spongiform encephalopathy" or brain diseas

Published: Dec 25, 2015

Crop and livestock production prospects in Southern Africa have been weakened by the El Niño weather phenomenon that has lowered rains and increased temperatures.

Published: Dec 24, 2015

A study published in the Journal of Food Protection shows that pathogens, like Salmonella, may be able to survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers.

Published: Dec 24, 2015

The Oregon county where voters in 2014 banned genetically modified crops has reached a peace agreement with growers of its largest existing genetically engineered crop.

Published: Dec 22, 2015

They say that confession is good for the soul, so here goes. My confession is that I find most all of the peripheral food issues around food safety pretty boring. I was hoping Congress would take more of them off the table in the $1.1-trillion omnibus spe

Published: Dec 22, 2015

Criminal courts have played a prominent role in food safety during both 2014 and 2015, and that will continue in 2016. We know that much for certain just by the amount of work the courts are carrying over into the New Year.

Published: Dec 18, 2015

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Thirty Plus, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, including www.getskinny.bigcartel.com, and in some retail stores

Published: Dec 17, 2015

The 2nd China Safety Food Conference, organized by fangxin365.com and the Food Channel of China.org.cn, was held in Beijing on Dec 12.

Published: Dec 16, 2015

Lawrence Foods achieved an “Excellent” score during the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification-Level 3 audit for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a globally trusted and accepted food safety and quality program.

Published: Dec 14, 2015

Soft drinks company PepsiCo is bringing back its Crystal Pepsi for a limited period following a public demand.

Published: Dec 14, 2015

If you’ve picked up any of a long list of items from the Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch in Onaway, MI, an important consumer warning is out that is just for you.

Published: Dec 08, 2015

A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that almost 30% of all deaths from foodborne diseases occur in children aged below five years.