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Health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has again been linked to tomatoes from Italy. The recurrence of the contamination issue has raised concerns about food safety controls in the supply chain and prompted attention from food safety regulators and consumers across Europe.
- 2Whistleblower claims Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada over pesticide limits●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels
A whistleblower alleges that millions of packages of Driscoll's berries were sent to Canada containing chemical levels above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, raises questions about pesticide testing and food safety oversight for imported produce, and whether affected products were recalled or flagged by regulators in Canada or the United States.
- 3FSSAI unveils red nutrient warning labels with one-year delay●FSSAI drops two-phase food warnings, brings red warning for one nutrient, but a one-year wait raises questions
India's food regulator FSSAI has scrapped its planned two-phase front-of-pack warning system and moved to a red warning label for a single nutrient, but implementation will wait a year. The delay is drawing criticism, with questions over why consumers must wait while packaging rules remain unchanged.
- 4Food giants in India push back on red warning labels●Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels
Major food companies in India are urging regulators to reconsider the red colour proposed for warning labels on packaged foods, Reuters reports. The industry argues the red symbol could stigmatise products, while health advocates support strong front-of-pack warnings to combat rising obesity, diabetes and high salt, sugar and fat consumption in the country.