Tag: Food safety

Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, imposed temporary restrictions on imports from Armenia effective June 3. The ban covers pome fruits (apples, pears), eggplants, potatoes, dried fruits, as well as the transit ...

Utz Quality Foods, a Pennsylvania-based snack manufacturer and subsidiary of Utz Brands, has voluntarily recalled select flavors of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination. The company ...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region achieved significant success in agricultural exports during the first quarter of 2026, shipping 18,400 tons of potatoes abroad. The supplies were carried out under the supervision ...

As 2026 marks 30 years since the commercial cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) began globally, South Korea finds itself at a crossroads regarding its regulatory framework. While the country ...

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for a limited batch of its popular Miss Vickie's potato chips distributed in six U.S. states. The recall affects specific 8-ounce bags of the ...

For agricultural scientists and crop specialists, the traditional Vietnamese potato and celery soup (canh khoai tây rau cần) represents far more than a culinary tradition—it exemplifies the strategic pairing of ...

A routine safety check by the Astrakhan branch of Russia's Federal Center for Agricultural Product Safety and Quality Assessment has uncovered a stark and alarming failure in on-farm compliance. In ...

In a significant move for India's agricultural sector, McPatel Foods, the company behind the Ohh! Potato processing brand, has announced a strategic partnership with TraceX Technologies. The collaboration aims to ...

A groundbreaking study provides critical, data-driven insights for the potato processing industry, directly comparing the efficacy of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) and chlorine dioxide against key foodborne pathogens. The research addresses ...

A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for children who consume potato chips due to acrylamide (AA) exposure. ...

Title: "Vacuum-Packed Cut Potatoes Stay Fresh for 10 Days: Key Findings for the Agri-Food Industry" Description: New research from the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services reveals that vacuum-sealed cut potatoes ...

Carbohydrate-rich foods like potato chips generate acrylamide (AA) and carboxymethyllysine (CML)—types of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs)—when exposed to high heat. AGEs form through the Maillard reaction, a chemical process between ...

In the first half of 2025, the Republic of Buryatia imported 4,700 tons of potatoes, with 5,000 tons sourced from Mongolia alone, according to Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary ...

In a significant development for post-harvest handling and food preservation, researchers at the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services have demonstrated that vacuum-packed cut potatoes maintain excellent quality for up to 10 days ...

On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a mandatory quarantine certificate. The potatoes originated from Omsk Oblast, a ...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of the American diet, appearing in everything from chips to frozen hash browns. However, recent recalls of potato-based products have raised alarms about food safety risks ...

Chlorpropham (CIPC) has long been a staple sprout suppressant in the potato storage industry. But following its withdrawal from approved use in the UK and the EU, the sector has ...

Did you know the humble potato can sometimes pose serious health risks? This popular staple isn't always safe—especially when green, sprouting, or damaged. This article explores the hidden toxins in ...

Acrylamide, a chemical compound formed during high-temperature cooking processes like frying and baking, has raised global health concerns due to its potential carcinogenic and neurotoxic effects. This compound emerges from ...

Title: Food Safety Alert: Frozen Potato Chips Recall Due to Undeclared Gluten in Spain Description:A food safety alert has been issued by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition ...

The global snack food market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with 92% of manufacturers optimistic about future expansion, according to PMMI’s Snack Foods Packaging Trends report. This optimism stems ...

Frito-Lay’s Recall: A Wake-Up Call for the Agricultural Sector In a recent recall announcement, Frito-Lay identified a limited batch of its 13 oz. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips as potentially containing ...

The food processing industry faces constant pressure to improve operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. Dynamic Conveyor’s latest innovation, the DynaClean S Series, promises to address both ...

The intersection of organic agriculture and e-commerce has been brought into sharp focus following accusations by Wang Hai, a well-known Chinese whistleblower, against the livestreaming sales platform Yuhui Tongxing. Wang ...

In the world of food processing, consistency, reliability, and efficiency are key to maintaining high product quality while keeping costs low. DutchTecSource (DTS), a leading designer and supplier of heating, ...

In its 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered reassuring news for both consumers and the agricultural community: over 99% of the ...

For food processors, belt splicing has long been a tedious and time-consuming task. The traditional method requires hours of labor, specialized equipment, and often third-party services to complete. Worse yet, ...

Porbatata announces a seminar on seed potato management, focusing on new packaging regulations and certification risks. Join industry experts on October 22, 2024, in Salvaterra de Magos to stay informed ...

In a troubling trend affecting consumer trust and local agriculture, law enforcement in Lam Dong province has uncovered numerous instances of Chinese potatoes being falsely marketed as Dalat potatoes. This ...