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Salmonella Control: Comparing US and EU Regulations for Poultry

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The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) declared Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when contamination levels exceed one colony-forming unit (CFU) per gram. This approach emphasizes stringent testing and preventive measures at earlier stages of the supply chain.

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How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products

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Challenges and Need for Vigilance: Despite explicit cooking instructions on labels, the persistence of Salmonella -related illnesses underscores the necessity for strict regulations. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

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According to the company, products were manufactured by a third party and subsequently distributed across North America. Since metal contamination is a common issue in food production, resulting in expensive recalls and lawsuits, the FDA has implemented metal detection standards to ensure the same principles are followed for all companies.

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Virtual and augmented reality: Bringing the future to pharma manufacturing

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In this article, Ben Hargreaves asks whether there is particular potential for the technologies to revolutionise staff training and reduce costs in pharma manufacturing. The importance of manufacturing. the streamlining of pharma manufacturing in the 21st century. Taking manufacturing to the next level.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nano-based delivery systems are on the rise, as they enable manufacturers to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted tissue in a more controlled manner. Regulations and guidelines for nanopharmaceuticals are still relatively in their infancy, including for cleaning processes and the prevention of cross-contamination.

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‘Human error’ at CDMO blamed for contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.

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Lead in Food: Regulatory Imperatives and Industry Responsibilities

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Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. FDA’s Regulatory Framework on Lead in Food Lead contamination in food can arise from various environmental sources, including past usage of lead in paint, gasoline and plumbing materials.