Food Safety News - 10/10/2018 Two die because of reactions to undeclared allergen ingredients

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Two die because of reactions to undeclared allergen ingredients By Joe Whitworth on Oct 10, 2018 12:03 am Two people in England died after having allergic reactions linked to eating at Pret A Manger in different incidents. Celia Marsh, 42, from Wiltshire, died in December 2017 after eating a “super-veg rainbow flatbread” which should have been dairy free. Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, died after eating a baguette from the sandwich chain in July 2016.... Continue Reading The leadership burden at FSIS gives Senate another reason to take action By Dan Flynn on Oct 10, 2018 12:02 am Although her appointment is stalled in the U.S. Senate with hundreds of others, the nomination of Mindy Brashears as the next U.S. Under Secretary for Food Safety puts a real face on the long-time vacancy. It’s been four years and 10 months since Elisabeth Hagen stepped down as the Under Secretary for Food Safety at... Continue Reading EU countries send 'clear signals' on lack of resources for safety efforts By News Desk on Oct 10, 2018 12:01 am European member states have sent clear signals that staff resources for official controls are increasingly limited, according to a report. Any potential further reduction risks negatively affecting the levels and quality of controls and capacity to respond to emergencies. Resource shortage also concerned equipment in some member states for laboratories, or means of transport for staff,... Continue Reading Food Safety News Copyright © 2018 Marler Clark LLP. All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to notifications when new posts are published. Our mailing address is: Marler Clark LLP 1012 First Avenue Fifth Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Add us to your address book Update your preferences | Unsubscribe from this list