An interesting recall in Australia, since also in EU is mandatory declare on the label the presence of quinine as flavouring in such beverages. For more information about this recall click here. Quinine is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic, antimalarial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste. Quinine occurs naturally in the bark of … Continue reading Mislabeling – Tonic Water – Recall in Australia (undeclared quinine)
Thank God it’s Friday! Quick news from the food world (Week 41)
Here's my article's selection for the week: CHINA - They're Making a List, They're Checking it ... 200 times ? : AQSIQ's Imported Food Blacklist, by Paul O'Brien: China will strenghten official controls on imported foods by implementing a blacklist of food business operators with an history of violations. EU - Bluetongue disease halts Romania’s live cattle, sheep … Continue reading Thank God it’s Friday! Quick news from the food world (Week 41)
