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UK public laboratory finds widespread food fraud

Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled.

Shane O'Halloran

February 11, 2014

Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled.

Chinese officials arrest food fraudsters who injected lamb with pond water

Seven people in southern Guangdong province have been arrested, according to reports.

Shane O'Halloran

January 6, 2014

Seven people in southern Guangdong province have been arrested, according to reports.

Wal Mart recalls donkey meat after positive test for other animal DNA

The incident occurred in eastern Shandong province.

Shane O'Halloran

January 3, 2014

The incident occurred in eastern Shandong province.

Raids of illegal French horse meat trading ring nets 21 arrests

Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested.

Shane O'Halloran

December 16, 2013

Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested.

Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horse meat scandal

A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.

Shane O'Halloran

November 19, 2013

A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.

TECH FLASH

Fears over food safety on the rise in China

A new study shows food safety is the fastest growing concern in the nation.

Shane O'Halloran

October 15, 2013

Food safety scandals have plagued China in recent years.

UK's National Audit Office warns budget cuts make another horsemeat scandal more likely

The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.

Shane O'Halloran

October 10, 2013

The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.

Preventing economically motivated adulteration

Unfortunately, people and pets sometimes get hurt by consuming contaminated food and beverage products passed off as the real things.

Wayne Labs

September 11, 2013

Producers should set up an action plan, and be sure to verify all ingredients and food products before use.

TECH FLASH

UK committee says horse meat contamination likely fraud; food testing facility decline a concern

A new report blames elements of the food industry seeking to make a profit despite traceability requirements for last year’s scandal.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

The UK’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee also calls for increased authenticity testing for meat.

Animal rights groups sue USDA over horse slaughter permits

The Roswell, NM facility would be the first to be process horse meat since 2007.

Shane O'Halloran

July 3, 2013

The Roswell, NM facility would be the first to be process horse meat since 2007.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

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