Keywords: Food Safety


Morocco’s poultry sector defends safety standards amid online health concerns

Morocco’s poultry industry is facing renewed scrutiny following the spread of online claims questioning farming practices and food safety standards. Industry representatives and veterinary professionals say the sector operates under strict sanitary regulations and remains subject to continuous......

Dutch government plans to vaccinate laying hens against bird flu

The Dutch government is preparing to introduce a mandatory vaccination program for laying hens in an effort to combat the continued threat of bird flu, according to reports from national broadcaster NOS. Recent trials carried out in the country have shown that vaccinating poultry can significantly reduce......

Morocco and France renew agricultural partnership with new joint initiatives

Morocco and France have relaunched their agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting held on April 21 in Meknès, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agriculture Show in Morocco. The session brought together Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard, alongside institutional, scientific,......

Baby Food recall in Austria after poison contamination raises safety concerns

Authorities in Austria have issued an urgent recall of certain baby food products after traces of poison were discovered in jars sold in retail stores, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The affected products include carrot and potato purée manufactured by the German brand Hipp and......

Food safety alert: Exposure to cadmium, mercury and lead remains concerning in France, says Anses

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,......

Five Belgian babies test positive in infant formula scare

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......

Nestle expands baby formula recall in France amid toxin concerns

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......

Infant formula: popote recalls two batches in France over toxin threshold change

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......

France to ban imports from South America containing substances prohibited in Europe

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......