By Jessica Ou Yang, RQA Group Principal Consultant As one of the largest food manufacturers in the world, China has implemented various regulations and legislations to control the quality of food products. Existing measures primarily target biological contamination caused by microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) or chemical contamination resulting from food adulteration or … Read more
Introduction Frozen food doesn’t exactly scream “public health threat.” Yet over the last decade, viruses like Norovirus and Hepatitis A have hitched quiet rides on everything from strawberries to salad leaves, triggering outbreaks, recalls and nervous glances at the freezer aisle. We often hear about one-off incidents, a contaminated batch here, a spike in testing … Read more
The Latest Edition of our Annual Product Recall Report is Out Now! We’ve looked at the data published across global territories for Food, Consumer Products and Automotive, conducting our own analysis and condensed our findings into a report to show you the latest trends in recall. Emerging Trends, New Insights, and Major Recall Events The … Read more
A Sustainable Christmas: How ESG in Food Manufacturing Can Save Christmas (and Your Brand) The rapidly approaching holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness and potentially a heightened risk of food recalls. While Christmas lights are twinkling and kitchens are filled with festive treats, food manufacturers are under immense pressure to keep up with … Read more
In partnership with our product recall insurance client BluNiche, this article aims to uncover the risks associated with level of processing and the impact on potential insurance claims. We also explore the influence of the consumer perception of highly processed products on risk. Click the link below to read more.
Recall Prevention Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a critical concern in the food industry, known for causing severe foodborne illnesses and product recalls. While the E. coli O157 strain is likely the most recognised, it’s important to note that many other STEC serogroups also present significant risks. Familiarity with the diversity and complexity of … Read more
It’s time to reveal the latest product recall trends for the first half of 2024. We’ve analysed data from across the world to give you the latest insights into the year so far across Food, Consumer Products and Automotive recalls. Key takeaways include: To find out more about global trends, causes of recall and frequently … Read more
This final rule of our series with Perigon Product Recall describes efforts made to prevent intentional adulteration. The rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) describes the key requirements: In this factsheet, we break it down to give you the key facts of this proactive approach to food defence. Click below to find out … Read more
By Sarah Eykelbosch, RQA Group Principal Consultant Hear the words ‘food safety’ and the general public probably think of ‘Scores on the Doors’: Food Hygiene Ratings displayed at the entrance to restaurants and cafes following inspection by the local Environmental Health Officer; however this is only part of a larger story of food regulation in … Read more
In partnership with our product recall insurance client, Perigon, our latest article on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is available to download now. The FSMA Major Rules aim to drive the industry from a reactive to a more proactive stance on control of food safety and human health. As we proceed through the factsheet … Read more