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Note to Small Farms: Keep Food Safety Front and Center When Donating or...
As you read this, please keep in mind that back in the 1970s and 80s, my family — ma, pa, and the kids — had a 20-acre place in northern Idaho. We raised sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits, and put in...
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Planting for the local food bank? Take care to do it right
This time of year people who enjoy gardening are thinking about and planning what they will be growing this spring, summer and fall. I know this because I am one of those who has already purchased some...
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Food bank recalls 11 tons of chia seeds for rodent droppings
An Oregon company apparently donated more than 11 tons of chia seeds to a food bank in the Feeding America network after it discovered there was “evidence of rodent activity” in its stock. The Oregon...
View ArticleEFSA expands simplified food safety management system
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has expanded coverage of a “simpler” food safety management approach to help small retailers and food donations. The approach uses flow diagrams to summarize...
View ArticleEU guidance covers food safety in small firms and for food donations
The European Commission has published guidance on food safety management systems (FSMS) for small retailers and donated food. It aims to support small businesses such as butchers, bakeries, grocers,...
View ArticleEU plans to include food safety culture in regulation
The European Commission has published draft legislation that includes food safety culture. A revision of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene also covers allergen management, and redistribution...
View ArticleFSA seeks to ensure food safety in food banks and charities
The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is looking into what support charities and groups providing food may need to ensure food safety. The agency commissioned Ipsos UK to look at the journey food takes from...
View ArticleScientists call for safety standards to cover donated food
There is a need for a specific food safety regulatory framework for donated food in Australia, according to researchers. Current national food safety laws and policies regulate businesses, but do not...
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