Food safety
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Mexico
US halts Mexican cattle imports after screwworm found in Chiapas
The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm was identified at…
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Asia
Shine Muscat grapes in Singapore safe to eat, says SFA after Thai contamination concerns
SINGAPORE: Shine Muscat grapes available in Singapore are safe to eat, with the fruit subject to tests for pesticides and…
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News
Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s says
LOS ANGELES — McDonald’s announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants…
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Asia
China launches probe into goji berry contamination after claims of chemical use
SINGAPORE: Authorities in China have launched an investigation into the production of goji berries following a state news report which…
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News
Death toll is now 8 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meat, CDC says
At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive…
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Asia
Arrests and fines in fallout from China’s cooking oil scandal
The first truck was carrying 35.91 tonnes of cooking oil, of which 11 tonnes was used to make animal feed.…
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News
Shiok Kitchen Catering suspended after 95 people fall ill with gastroenteritis
SINGAPORE: Shiok Kitchen Catering had its operations suspended from Thursday (Dec 14) after 95 people were hit by gastroenteritis. Those affected…
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United Kingdom
UK’s Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition
Sunak was joined by ministers, diplomats and philanthropists from about 20 countries at a one-day Global Food Security Summit in…
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News
The Line restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel gets hygiene rating downgraded after food poisoning incident
SINGAPORE: The Line restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel has had its food hygiene grade downgraded from A to C, after 10…
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Asia
Fukushima wastewater release: Malaysia to monitor Japan food imports amid rising public concerns
Following news that treated wastewater will be released from Fukushima into the ocean, Malaysians have expressed concerns over food safety…
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