Food Safety

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety announced that, in follow-up investigations of previously recalled batches, five out of 22 samples tested positive for cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The toxin levels ranged from 0.2 to 1.3 micrograms per kilogram of food. The affected products include Nan INFINIPRO2 7HMO, Nan PRO 1 2HMO, and Illuma LUXA 1.

January 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Police inspected the viral es kue jadul factory in Depok accused of using sponge materials and found no suspicious elements in production. The investigation awaits lab results, while the accusing TNI-Polri members face internal discipline. Seller Sudrajat has been released and compensated.

Negotiators from EU states and the European Parliament reached an agreement in Brussels to ease strict genetically modified organism rules. Foods altered with modern techniques could soon be sold without special labeling. The deal still requires formal approval.

December 02, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Chile's Ministry of Health issued a food alert after detecting the bacterium listeria monocytogenes in Fresco brand chicken pepper sandwiches. The issue was identified in the Ñuble Region during a routine inspection. Authorities ordered the immediate recall of the affected batch and advised against consumption.

The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on importing milk powder and hawking milk to safeguard local dairy farmers and public health. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the measures amid high domestic milk production and concerns over unfit imports causing illnesses in children. This follows a recent initiative to certify milk quality based on standards.

October 29, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

McDonald's is recalling its 'Tasty McShaker seasoning' due to an ingredient that fails to meet EU requirements. The product is an add-on for seasoning french fries. The recall was announced in a company press release.