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Japanese company AEON recalled about 860,000 bottles of mineral water

On April 4, 2024, according to Japanese media news, Japanese retail company AEON announced the recall of about 860,000 bottles of mineral water in Japan, because some customers said its mineral water emitted musty smell.

Apr 08, 2024

EU notified instant noodles and spices exported from China unqualified

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on 3 and 4 April 2024, the EU notified China's exports of instant noodles and spices and other products unqualified.

Apr 07, 2024

Officials confirm planned closure of Quaker Oats plant behind recall of dozens of products

The mayor of an Illinois city has confirmed that PepsiCo will close a Quaker Oats plant that was temporarily shuttered during a recall of granola products in December 2023.

Apr 07, 2024

Ireland recalled Magnum ice cream imported from the UK after it was found to contain metal fragments

On 29 March 2024, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSA) issued Notice 2024.10 that Ireland is recalling one batch of Magnum Ice Cream imported from the UK due to the possible presence of metal fragments.

Apr 07, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 35 of 2024 (Announcement on Plant Quarantine Requirements for Imported Fresh Pineapple from Sri Lanka)

On April 1, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 35 of 2024, announcing that from now on, fresh pineapple imports from Sri Lanka that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed.

Apr 03, 2024

A batch of Master Kong instant noodles has been recalled in Italy

On 2 April, the Italian Ministry of Health issued a notice to recall a batch of Master Kong brand instant noodles.

Apr 03, 2024

Japan released imported food surveillance plan for fiscal year 2024, involving Chinese food

On March 28, 2024, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW) issued Circular 0328 No. 1 and No. 2, releasing the inspection plan and enhanced monitoring and inspection plan for imported food in fiscal year 2024.

Apr 03, 2024

Peanuts exported from US were found to contain excessive aflatoxin

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on March 29, 2024, the Netherlands notified through RASFF that peanuts exported from US were found to have excessive aflatoxin levels.

Apr 02, 2024

Australia and New Zealand to approve moringa oleifera as novel food

According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on 2 April 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 287-24, Application A1294, an application for approval to sell moringa oleifera (fresh and dried), immature (green) pods, and seed oils in Australia and New Ze

Apr 02, 2024

Russia and China plan to issue electronic certificates of origin for seafood exports by the end of the year

Russia and China plan to switch to an electronic system for issuing certificates of origin for exports of aquatic living resources by the end of 2024.

Apr 01, 2024