The environmental and socioeconomic impacts of food waste across the food supply chain are significant
May 11, 2018
In North America, approximately 168 million tonnes of food are wasted every year, according to a new study from The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) in Montréal.
The Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox was produced under the Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, and was distributed in California, Maryland and Washington.
Seabear Company of Anacortes, Washington is voluntarily recalling 1,225 units of Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, produced under the Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.
More than 1,700 food safety professionals including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, food service operators, regulators and academicians will gather to see the newest products and services available to keep the nation’s food supply safe and learn from industry leaders on the most important issues facing the industry.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued 13 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors and retailers for selling e-liquids for e-cigarette use in packaging that causes the products to resemble kid-friendly food products.
No illnesses have been reported, but a sampling program by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed that the Broccoli Microgreen contained the bacteria.
Greenbelt Greenhouse LTD of British Columbia, Canada is recalling all Greenbelt Microgreen products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.