NEWS PLUS + Issue 26 | 29.06.2018

A global update on food safety brought to you by FOOD PLUS + an enhanced approach to food safety and quality. 

1. Canal water likely source of E. coli in romaine-related outbreak, as U.S. and Canada declare the outbreak over

28.06.2018. Canada / USA . E. coli

Federal officials say contaminated canal water near romaine lettuce growing fields is the likely source of the unusually virulent strain of E. coli that has sickened people across 36 states, killing five.

Source 1:  Food Safety News

Source 2  Food Safety News

2. Denmark finds counterfeit olive oil sold in country

25.06.2018. Denmark . Adulteration

Denmark has discovered adulterated olive oil from an operation that was first uncovered by Greek police last year.

Source: Food Navigator

3. More Cyclospora infections in outbreak linked to Del Monte pre-cut fresh vegetables

23.06.2018. US . Cyclospora

New parasitic infections linked to Del Monte brand pre-cut fresh vegetables continue to be reported even though the multi-national company initiated a recall on June 8.

Source: Food Safety News

4. Top 10 mistakes companies make when it comes to food safety

25.06.2018 . Global . Food Safety

This week, Shawn Stevens considers why companies have recalls, and the role of mistakes and cultural attitudes..

Source: Meating Place

5. French spice control finds issues with half of samples

25.06.2018. France . Labelling

A control by French authorities in the spices industry has found issues with half samples.

Source: Food Navigator

6. Food Standards Scotland calls for industry-wide support to fight food crime

25.06.2018. Scotland . Food Safety

Ian McWatt, the director of operations at Food Standards Scotland, discusses the costs associated with food crime and stresses the need for cooperation throughout the industry to tackle it.

Source: Food Navigator

7. Australian pork set for changes in country-of-origin labelling laws

19.06.18. Australia . COOL

Australia is set to support pig farmers across the country by introducing compulsory country-of-origin labels from 1 July. 

Source: Global Meat News