Foods

Overview of GC-O-MS in Flavor Analysis of Foods

Flavor is one of the most important quality attributes in food products, directly influencing consumer preference, product acceptance, and brand competitiveness.

Ethylene Oxide in the Food Chain: From Sterilization Tool to Global Safety Concern

Ethylene oxide (EO) is a highly reactive, colorless gas that has been widely used in industrial applications for decades. In the food sector, ethylene oxide has historically been applied as a fumigant and sterilizing agent, particularly for spices, herbs, seeds, and dried food ingredients.

Emerging Hot Topic in Food Safety: Analysis of Common Biotoxins and Their Detection Methods

In today's increasingly complex global food supply chain, food safety has become a major concern for both the public and regulatory authorities. Among the various hazards, biotoxins have emerged as a new focus in food safety due to their potential toxicity, widespread occurrence, and serious health risks to humans. This article focuses on common types of biotoxins in food—aflatoxins, shellfish toxins, and bacterial toxins—and provides an in-depth analysis of their detection methods, helping businesses and research institutions stay informed about the latest technological trends.

Understanding Food Nutrition Labels

Food nutrition labels have a substantial effect on the health outcomes and wellness of consumers. Consumers who comprehend food labels gain better control over their calorie and fat consumption and reduce their intake of sugars and salt which aids in weight management and prevents obesity and chronic diseases.

Understanding Nutritional Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

Nutritional analysis is the measure and measurement of the nutrition in food or meals. It is well-known, in many disciplines…

Salmonella Poona Multi-country Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula

This article is published by EFSA on Mar. 12, 2019. Read the original article here.The multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Poona that has affected young children in France, Belgium and Luxembourg has a common food source – an assessment suggests.Hea…

Tags: Salmonella, Infant Formula, Poona, EFSA

Salmonella Continues to Keep INFOSAN Busy

Salmonella Continues to Keep INFOSAN BusyThis article is published by Food Safety News and written by Joe Whitworth on July 25, 2019. Read the original article here.Salmonella was once again the main hazard dealt with by an international food safety n…

Tags: Bacillus Cereus, E. Coli, Hepatitis A, INFOSAN, Listeria Monocytogenes, Norovirus, Salmonella, Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, Vibrio Vulnificus

FDA Suspends Facility Registration of Texas-based Seafood Producer after Food Safety Violations

FDA Suspends Facility Registration of Texas-based Seafood Producer After Significant, Repeated Food Safety ViolationsThis article is published by FDA on July 22, 2019. Read the original article here.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announ…

Tags: FDA, Topway, Seafood, Listeria, L. Monocytogenes, Facility Registration

F.D.A. to Allow the Term 'Potassium Chloride Salt' in Labeling

This article is published by Food Business News and written by Jeff Gelski. Read the original article here.17 May 2019WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on May 17 issued draft guidance on using the name “potassium chloride salt” as an al…

Tags: FDA, Food Label, The Food and Drug Administration, Potassium Chloride Salt

A Different Type of Food Fraud

This article is published by Food Safety Tech and written by Karen Everstine, Ph.D. Read the original article here.28 May, 2019Karen Everstine, Ph.D.Active pharmaceutical ingredients in food products marketed as containing dietary supplements.The typi…

Tags: Chemical Analysis, Cosmetic Product Development, Cosmetics

US Recalls Beef Products for Possible E. Coli Contamination

On May 22, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Aurora Packing Company, Inc. was recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw ground beef because these products may be contaminated by E. …

Tags: USDA, FSIS, Beef Products, Recall, E. coli O157:H7, Food Safety

US FDA Samples Harmful Viruses from Frozen Berries

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on May 9, 2019, the US FDA issued a report on the sampling of harmful viruses on frozen berries.Eating uncooked frozen berries can increase the risk of exposure to harmful viruses. The US FDA rep…

Tags: Virus, Frozen Berries, Food and Drug Administration, US FDA

Canada Issued Food Safety Testing Bulletin

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the latest food safety testing bulletin on May 15, 2019.The report mainly includes the following five parts: risk-based verification bulletin (2015-2018) (bacterial pathogens in ready-to-eat meat and p…

Italian Fake Olive Oil Flooded into the Market - 24 Suspects Were Arrested by the Police

The European Union Newsroom reported that a few days ago, Italian police dismantled an organized crime group that was selling fraudulent olive oil. So far, 24 suspects have been arrested.According to the report, the Italian food and health department …