FDA released its’ final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The determination is based on extensive research into the effects of PHOs, as well as input from stakeholders during the public comment period. PHOs are the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods. In FDA view, removing PHOs from … Continue reading FDA ruling on Trans-Fats
Food recalls in EU – Week 24/2015
This week on the EU RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we can find the following notifications: 1. Alerts followed by a recall from consumers: - Allergens: traces of gluten (presence) in variety of chocolate flavoured brownie cake bars from the United Kingdom, following company's own check. Notified by United Kingdom, distributed also to Ireland; … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 24/2015
