I had a couple of busy weeks, but now we can restart our weekly appointment. Here above the most significant cases. During these weeks on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have found a couple of very interesting and recent recalls from consumers in EU between the alert notifications: - Pathogenic micro-organisms: clostridium botulinum in pesto, following company's own … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Weeks 29-32
Advantame – EFSA publishes safety assessment
EFSA has concluded that advantame and its metabolites pose no safety concern for consumers at the proposed uses and use levels as a sweetener. Here you can find the complete scientific opinion. "Metabolism and toxicokinetics of advantame and its main metabolite, ANS9801-acid, have been studied in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs and humans. Advantame is rapidly … Continue reading Advantame – EFSA publishes safety assessment
