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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Vegetarians Against Their Will: Clean Without Meat

The World Anti-Doping Agency recommends tennis players avoid meat due to concerns about anabolic steroids in beef from South America, influencing the food options available at various events and institutions.

Mar 1 β€’ 07:46 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol – Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:18 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Consumer agency warns of possible presence of wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition issued a warning about potential wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands distributed in six Spanish regions.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NAFDAC seizes banned, fake cosmetics worth ₦3bn in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized over ₦3 billion worth of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products in Lagos.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Consumption warns of choking hazard from gummy bears from Japan

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has issued a warning about choking risks associated with Hello Kitty gummy candies from Japan.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Real Canadian Superstore fined for β€˜misleading’ Product of Canada displays

Real Canadian Superstore has been fined $10,000 for violating rules about the correct use of β€˜Product of Canada’ labels.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency Warns of Worsening Drought

Somalia's Disaster Management Agency reports that over two million people are at risk due to a severe drought affecting the country.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:43 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
World

Sudan: Nearly six million refugees dependent on aid

According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, about 5.9 million refugees from Sudan will need assistance this year as they seek food, shelter, and safety in neighboring countries.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The OCU warns about the sale of gummy candies with cannabidiol as a dietary supplement

The OCU has alerted the Spanish Food Safety Agency about the sale of cannabidiol-infused gummy candies marketed as a dietary supplement.

Feb 16 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Food Agency's diet survey is condemned by experts: 'Big problems'

The Swedish Food Agency claims that young children in Sweden are consuming less sugar, but experts who have reviewed the study raise significant concerns about its validity and methodology.

Feb 15 β€’ 17:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Urgent 'do not eat' warnings issued for popular snacks sold at major supermarkets β€” full list

The UK Food Standards Agency has issued urgent food recalls for several popular snacks sold at major supermarkets due to safety concerns.

Feb 14 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Popular desserts recalled at stores as FSA issues food safety alert

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall for certain chilled desserts due to incorrect use-by dates that render them unsafe to eat.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

In the hospital – meat with salmonella: VMVT has started an investigation

Lithuanian food safety agency VMVT has launched an investigation into salmonella contamination found in chicken thigh meat from a Klaipeda hospital kitchen.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Food alert due to possible plastic fragments in hamburger meat preparations

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has warned about possible plastic fragments found in hamburger meat preparations from CΓ‘rnicas Gallego.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:47 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban: Public health or economic pain?

The Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has enforced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles, sparking debate over public health and economic impacts.

Feb 12 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

No directive to suspend sachet alcohol ban, says NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied media claims that the Federal Government ordered it to suspend its enforcement on the ban of sachet alcohol and certain bottled alcoholic products.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:53 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Lassa fever: Kwara to sanction food handlers for poor hygiene

Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency has warned food handlers to adhere to hygiene standards to prevent the spread of Lassa fever.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Millions of dog owners advised over illness in pet food 'bacteria' warning

The UK Health Security Agency has warned dog owners about the potential presence of harmful bacteria in raw pet food, urging them to follow hygiene practices to avoid illness.

Feb 11 β€’ 11:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

11 supermarket chain stores are reported for selling spoiled food; video

The municipal consumer protection agency in Fortaleza has reported irregularities in the FrangolΓ’ndia supermarket chain due to spoiled food sales.

Feb 10 β€’ 20:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon finds spoiled food for sale in supermarket; video

Fortaleza's consumer defense agency found spoiled food being sold at a supermarket following consumer complaints.

Feb 9 β€’ 19:52 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Amoxicillin not banned in Nigeria, says NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that there is no ban on Amoxicillin in Nigeria, countering misinformation circulating online.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:52 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

New batches of baby formula milk from the brands AlmirΓ³n and Bledina by Danone have been withdrawn

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has announced a new withdrawal of baby formula products from the brands AlmirΓ³n and Bledina due to the potential presence of cereulide.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Scam Alert - Fake Advert Claims Nigeria's Food and Drug Regulator NAFDAC Is Hiring

A false advertisement circulating on social media claims that Nigeria's food and drug regulator NAFDAC is hiring, which the agency has officially disavowed.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Danone recalls more baby formula products over cereulide toxin – see full list

Danone has recalled several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin, leading the Food Standards Agency to advise parents to check their products.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits 'aΓ§aΓ­ coffee' sold as treatment for diseases, suspends plastic glitters and batch of olive oil

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended and prohibited several food products deemed irregular, including aΓ§aΓ­ coffee marketed as a disease treatment, plastic glitters used in baking, and a batch of olive oil.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Danone recalls 120 batches of infant formula in Austria and Germany

The major French food company Danone has recalled over 120 batches of Aptamil and Milumil infant formula due to potential contamination, as confirmed by the Austrian food safety agency Ages.

Feb 5 β€’ 17:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Popular sauce urgently recalled as 'do not eat' warning issued

Aytac Foods Distribution Limited has recalled Darna Tahini due to a serious allergy risk, prompting the Food Standards Agency to warn consumers to avoid the product.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms linked to recent baby formula recalls, UKHSA says

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 36 reports of children falling ill after consuming recently recalled baby formula batches from Nestle due to a heat-resistant toxin.

Feb 5 β€’ 09:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits condensed milk due to bacteria and points out irregularities in supplements

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency Anvisa has temporarily banned a batch of semisweet condensed milk from the brand La Vaquita after finding unacceptable levels of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in microbiological tests.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Urgent 'unsafe to eat' alert as popular sweets could contain dangerous substance

A selection of Jolly Rancher sweets has been ordered off shelves by the Food Standards Agency due to contamination with Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), making them unsafe for consumption.

Jan 16 β€’ 13:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Top chef hits back as Michelin star restaurant handed 1-star food safety rating

Gareth Ward, the patron of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, defends his establishment against a low food safety rating from the Food Standards Agency, asserting that his standards are always top-notch.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:24 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

Baby Food Withdrawn from the Market

Due to the detection of the toxin from the bacteria Bacillus cereus, the Croatian Agricultural and Food Agency has recalled Alfamino baby food from the market as a precaution.

Jan 13 β€’ 18:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

Health alert due to the presence of 'Bacillus cereus' in batches of formula milk from the brand NestlΓ©

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has announced NestlΓ©'s preventive withdrawal of formula milk products due to the possible presence of 'Bacillus cereus' in its 'NIDINA 1' product.

Jan 7 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Life & Tech

Do not consume it! This tea is being recalled from the market, return it to the store

The Croatian Food Safety Agency has recalled the Lung Tea from the market due to increased levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, urging consumers to return the affected product.

Dec 27 β€’ 07:29 UTC

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