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US Ice Cream Brands to Eliminate Artificial Colours by 2028 0

Report In a major move toward cleaner ingredients, nearly 90% of ice cream manufacturers in the United States have pledged to eliminate artificial food colours from their products by 2028. Health officials announced the decision, calling it a step toward meeting consumer demand for more natural options. Why Are Companies Making This Change? The decision

FDA Elevates Blueberries Recall to Highest Risk Level 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recent recall of organic blueberries to its most severe category — Class I. Alma Pak International LLC, based in Georgia, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 9 after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in its products. The affected shipment included 400 boxes, each weighing

Study Finds Synthetic Dyes in 20% of U.S. Foods 0

Report A new U.S. study has found that 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by leading food manufacturers contain synthetic food dyes. Published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the research highlights the widespread use of artificial colouring agents, especially in products marketed to children. Red 40 Leads the

U.S FDA Recalls Weaver Nut Chocolates Over Milk Allergens 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2025
Recall Targets Specific Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall on June 18, 2025, for select chocolate products made by Weaver Nut Company. The company had initiated the recall a day earlier after discovering that certain semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils contained undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects two types
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E. coli Tragedy: Child Dies, France Shuts Butcher Shops 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2025
Report Local authorities in northern France have shut down two butcher shops after a child died from severe food poisoning. Since June 12, eight children in Saint-Quentin have suffered serious food poisoning after eating meat products from the two shops. Five of the children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a rare and dangerous condition that
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US Food Brands Drop Artificial Dyes by 2027 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.
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