Food recalls in EU – Week 38/2015

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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: Biocontaminants:ย scopolamine (6 ยตg/kg - ppb) in microwave popcorn from Spain, following an official control on the market. Notified by Germany, distributed also to Austria; Foreign bodies:ย metal pieces in … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 38/2015

Recent FVO report on bivalve molluscs and fishery products

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Recently the Food Veterinary Office (FVO) spotted some problems regarding live bivalve molluscs in Greece and fishery products from Bangladesh. GREECE - Live bivalve molluscs The first reportย describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office audit in Greece carried out from 14 to 24 October 2014, as part of its programme of audits for … Continue reading Recent FVO report on bivalve molluscs and fishery products