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Inspections confirm that salmon pieces served to children in Prague schools were safe to eat but highlighted issues with labeling.

The Finnish Food Safety Authority has announced product recalls involving a chocolate mousse powder and a protein bar due to allergen labeling failures and potential health risks.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has imposed $47,000 in fines for misleading 'Product of Canada' labels since April.

A chocolate mousse powder product is being recalled due to missing ingredient labeling in Finnish and Swedish, posing risks for allergy sufferers.

A report by the Environmental Working Group reveals that American food contains over a hundred chemicals whose safety has never been officially examined, allowing manufacturers to exploit legal loopholes in food labeling.

Lofotprodukt AS is recalling its Lofoten Salmon Burger due to mislabeled expiration dates.

Top cardiologist Dr. Steven Lome warns against three breakfast foods that can significantly raise cholesterol levels, labeling one as a 'cholesterol bomb.'

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill establishing minimum cocoa content requirements for chocolate production in an effort to enhance the value of domestic cocoa and ensure proper labeling practices.

The EU has reached an agreement on naming conventions for meat alternatives, excluding terms like 'steak' for plant-based products.

The European Parliament is facing a critical decision regarding the deregulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which could soon allow such foods to be sold without proper labeling or risk assessment.

Ecuador's Ministry of Health has confirmed that there is currently no tax on processed and ultra-processed foods, addressing concerns regarding food labeling regulations.

Panic arose in Prague's school canteens over the delivery of 'expired' salmon, which was later confirmed to be safe due to a labeling error.

Estonia is considering adopting the Nutri-Score food labeling system even as the European Commission has sidelined the initiative.

Sirje Potisepp discusses the implications of Estonia's potential adoption of the Nutri-Score labeling system for food, arguing that it does not accurately reflect the healthiness of products.

Sirje Potisepp discusses the misleading nature of the Nutri-Score labeling system in promoting healthy eating in Estonia.

The European Union has implemented new regulations banning certain terms for plant-based food products, which has sparked a debate among meat producers and the plant-based food industry.

Ecuador has seen an 84% reduction in the consumption of processed foods with red labels, indicating high content of unhealthy ingredients, as reported by the Ministry of Public Health.

A recent inspection of dog and cat food in Poland revealed alarming discrepancies in ingredient composition and labeling errors in nearly half of the products tested.

The European Union has decided to ban the use of meat-related terminology for plant-based alternatives, affecting producers of meat substitutes.

Lidl and Aldi were ranked highest in the UK for product recalls, accounting for 13% of all recalls due to contamination and labeling issues in 2025.

The EU has reached an agreement allowing the use of terms like "vegetable burger" but prohibiting terms like "bacon" for vegetable products.

EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement to ban names such as 'vegetarian steak' to ensure greater market transparency for consumers.

The EU Member States and the European Parliament have reached an agreement to ban the use of terms such as 'vegetarian steak' in food labeling.

EU lawmakers have agreed to prohibit meat-related names for vegetarian and vegan products, aiming to avoid consumer confusion.

EU negotiators have reached an agreement allowing terms like 'Veggie-Burger' and 'Tofu-Wurst' to remain on menus, while prohibiting other vegetarian products from using misleading meat-based descriptions.

The EU is set to ban the term "vegetable steak" following a compromise between lawmakers and member states, while terms for vegetarian sausages and burgers remain allowed.

The EU has decided to prohibit the use of meat-sounding names for vegetarian products while allowing vegetarian sausages and burgers to retain their names.

The EU has decided that terms like 'veggie burger' and 'soy sausage' will remain permissible despite previous attempts to ban them in order to protect meat producers.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill prohibiting the use of terms like 'milk' and 'meat' for plant-based products, pending further review by the Senate.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that prohibits the use of the word 'milk' on packaging for dairy products, now moving to the Senate for analysis.

Genetic modification labeling in South Korea will now include soy sauce, sugars, and cooking oils, effective from December 31.

A study suggests that visible nutritional alerts on food packaging could help mitigate obesity rates by promoting healthier choices among consumers.

Estonia is considering adopting the Nutri-Score food labeling system to help consumers make healthier food choices.

Estonia is contemplating the adoption of a food labeling system aimed at encouraging healthier dietary choices among its population.

The EU is considering a new proposal regarding the legal definition of cider, which could significantly impact Swedish cider exports.

The Trump-era FDA has relaxed rules on food labeling concerning artificial colors, allowing misleading claims that could pose health risks to consumers.

The article critiques the trend of labeling meat merely as 'protein', arguing that it diminishes the enjoyment of eating.

Argentina's Anmat has banned the production and sale of a fraudulent olive oil product that posed as a recognized brand due to violations in labeling.

A U.S. judge has ruled in favor of Buffalo Wild Wings, allowing them to continue using the term 'boneless wings' in their menu despite a lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.

Morrisons has announced a recall of its 3PK Strawberry Trifle due to labeling issues regarding the presence of egg, a potential allergen.

Czech companies are engaged in a conflict with the European Union regarding regulations on food labeling, particularly concerning the term used for sausages.

A Helsinki grocery store, Alanya Market, has been fined €20,000 by the city for inadequate labeling of products sold at its location.

Alanya Market in Itäkeskus, managed by Armina Oy, has been fined €20,000 by the city of Helsinki due to inadequate product labeling.

Farmfoods has recalled a snack product due to insufficient allergen labeling, specifically affecting Ritz Cheese Sandwiches from Indonesia.

Australia will make the Health Star Rating system mandatory on all packaged foods due to low voluntary compliance by the industry.

Food companies in Europe are lobbying against a proposed ban on using terms like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ for non-meat products, arguing it could create confusion for consumers.

Jacobs Selected has recalled Bratwurst sausages due to a labeling error that failed to declare egg content, posing a health risk to individuals with egg allergies.

Australia's food ministers are moving towards making Health Star Ratings mandatory on packaged foods to improve transparency for consumers.

Food manufacturer Atria is recalling its Coleslaw salad due to incorrect labeling that may mislead consumers regarding its ingredients.

Atria has recalled a batch of its coleslaw salad due to incorrect allergen labeling.