Category: Food safety
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The Hidden Dangers of Microplastics in Food Packaging
Microplastics are released from everyday items like disposable cups, posing health risks such as inflammation and toxicity. Studies show significant shedding of particles during use, particularly when heated. Experts recommend alternatives like glass and stainless steel, urging consumers to avoid plastic to reduce exposure and mitigate environmental damage.
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Understanding Food Crime: Impacts and Prevention Strategies
Food crime and fraud jeopardize safety, health, and consumer trust, costing economies billions annually. Addressing these issues requires regulatory measures, industry vigilance, technological innovations, and consumer education to ensure food integrity.
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The Risks of Food Fraud: How to Identify and Avoid It
Food crime, particularly food fraud, jeopardizes consumer safety through practices like adulteration, substitution, and misrepresentation. Awareness and vigilance are essential to combat these deceptive activities in the food industry.
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Revolutionizing Cellular Agriculture: IntegriCulture’s Cultivated Meat Starter Kit
IntegriCulture’s Cell-Cultured Meat Starter Kit simplifies cultivated meat production, making it affordable and accessible. This innovation aims to transform food production for improved sustainability, animal welfare, and food security.
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FDA Updates ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling Guidelines
On December 19, 2024, the FDA updated the definition of “healthy” in food labeling, ensuring it aligns with nutrition science and dietary guidelines for informed consumer choices.
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AI Revolutionizes Food Industry: Enhancements & Innovations
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the food industry by optimizing production, enhancing safety, streamlining supply chains, personalizing consumer experiences, and addressing ethical concerns. Its future promises innovations that could improve sustainability and food security while requiring responsible integration into practices.
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The FDA’s Oversight Gap: How Unregulated Chemicals Enter Your Food
The FDA is criticized for inadequate oversight of food chemicals due to a loophole allowing companies to self-declare safety, prompting calls for regulatory reforms and better safety measures.
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