Keywords: Food Safety


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......

Morocco updates regulations to enhance vegetable oil quality and safety

Morocco has introduced a new government decree to tighten control over the quality and safety of vegetable oils and fats intended for consumption. This initiative seeks to modernize outdated regulations, protect consumers, and align national standards with international benchmarks. The decree applies......

Morocco investigates subsidized flour scandal in Fès: phones seized for analysis

The subsidized flour scandal in Morocco has taken a significant turn, particularly in the Fès-Meknès region, as judicial authorities have ordered a technical analysis of phones seized from several suspects. The step aims to uncover communications and links between individuals involved in......

ONSSA denies Moroccan olive oil shipment rejection from Belgium

Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has refuted social media claims about a purported rejection of Moroccan olive oil shipments in Belgium due to non-compliance with health standards. In an official statement, ONSSA clarified that the incident actually dates back to a limited recall......

Morocco unveils 12.8 billion dirham livestock support initiative

Morocco has introduced a significant livestock support program valued at 12.8 billion dirhams, designed to provide financial aid to farmers, secure fodder supplies, and preserve breeding females. The announcement came during the Government Council session held in Rabat. The initiative aligns with Morocco's......