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Risks of fish substitution in imported seafood

Charles Sturt University research has highlighted the potential risks of fish substitution in imported seafood, in particular those posed by parasites. Charles Sturt Associate Professor Shokoofeh Shamsi (pictured) from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation and School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences said this has implications for both consumers and the environment.

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Mike WheelerFebruary 3, 2021, 7:56 amFebruary 3, 2021

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Ten musts of allergen management

Since the declaration of allergen content in food products has become mandatory in the food industry, consumers have witnessed a proliferation of allergen statements, formulations and formats that often
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Mike WheelerJune 15, 2020, 8:26 amJune 15, 2020

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New app helps find allergens on restaurant menus

With claims that more than a third of Australians are living with a food allergy, intolerance or lifestyle-led dietary preference (AIL), one company believes there is a need for a more streamlined way
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Mike WheelerMarch 2, 2020, 7:20 amMarch 4, 2020

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Unlabelled allergens rife in imported food

Scientists who tested a shopping trolley-sized collection of food imported from Asia have found that nearly half of the samples were contaminated with potentially deadly, undeclared allergens. Professor
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Mike WheelerDecember 9, 2019, 9:27 amDecember 9, 2019

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The importance of food and beverage labelling

Food labelling – it can be a minefield. In an era of food allergens, many imported products, as well as a bevy of health and safety regulations, food and beverage manufacturers have their work cut out
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Mike WheelerNovember 18, 2019, 7:50 amApril 6, 2020

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Free food allergy e-training program designed for cooks and chefs

A free, potentially life-saving online food allergy training program for cooks and chefs, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, has today been launched by the National Allergy Strategy,
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Mike WheelerAugust 5, 2019, 9:02 amAugust 5, 2019

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Recalls on the rise: five signs of a lagging food safety culture

A food safety certification and training organisation says the record spike in food recalls within Australia – up 45 per cent in 2018, compared with 2017 – is more than just back luck. It is likely
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Mike WheelerMay 29, 2019, 9:07 amMay 29, 2019

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New partnership to develop treatment for peanut allergies

Approximately 220-250 million people globally suffer from food allergies, an increase of 350 per cent over the past 20 years.
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Staff WriterApril 19, 2018, 4:51 amApril 19, 2018

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Lupin added to mandatory allergen labelling list

Lupin has been added to the list of nine allergens that must be declared on food labels, following consideration by ministers responsible for food regulation.
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Staff WriterMay 31, 2017, 2:05 amMay 31, 2017

Allergens

Risks of fish substitution in imported seafood

Ten musts of allergen management

New app helps find allergens on restaurant menus

Unlabelled allergens rife in imported food

The importance of food and beverage labelling

Free food allergy e-training program designed for cooks and chefs

Recalls on the rise: five signs of a lagging food safety culture

New partnership to develop treatment for peanut allergies

Lupin added to mandatory allergen labelling list

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