Keywords: FOOD
Exposure to certain chemical contaminants through food consumption remains a public health concern in France, according to the country’s national health and food safety agency, Anses. In a newly released assessment, the agency warned that dietary exposure to substances such as cadmium, lead, methylmercury,......
Belgian health authorities said Tuesday that five infants in the Flemish region have tested positive for the bacterial toxin cereulide, the latest development in a multinational infant formula contamination crisis that has led to product recalls in more than 60 countries. The affected babies, only a......
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Morocco-based OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture, improving soil health, and reinforcing global food security. The initiative forms part of the Atoms4Food program jointly led by the IAEA......
Nestle has announced an expansion of its baby formula recall in France, affecting an additional batch of its Guigoz Optipro Relais 1 (0–6 months) line. The decision follows France’s recent lowering of the maximum permitted threshold for the toxin cereulide. Nestle France emphasized that......
Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating......
The French baby food brand Popote has announced the recall of two batches of first-stage infant formula in France, citing a recent tightening of safety thresholds related to cereulide, a bacterial toxin. According to the company, the decision follows new guidelines introduced by the French Ministry......
Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has......
China’s consumer inflation accelerated in December, reaching its highest level in nearly three years, while the decline in factory-gate prices continued to ease, according to official data released on Friday. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose by 0.8 percent year-on-year......
The French government announced Sunday that it will soon block imports of South American products containing substances banned in the European Union. The measure, aimed at protecting food safety, targets products such as avocados, mangoes, guavas, citrus fruits, grapes, and apples. Prime Minister Sébastien......
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