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Food Focus Newsletter 17 of 2021

By: Food Focus on 06 October 2021

Food Focus Newsletter 17 of 2021

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Working in a world gone crazy

There is a lot happening this month - from National Nutrition Week, World Standards Day, Global Handwashing Day, and World Food Day.

It is also Cybersecurity Month, and this week's collapse of Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram, and the resulting online chaos, was a sharp reminder that we live in an increasingly unpredictable world!  Watch out for our content on cybersecurity in the food industry coming soon - very relevant content.
 
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Recent Legal Updates

Here are some of the latest legal updates in the food industry. 
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Mycotoxins in the News

Coca-Cola South Africa has recalled Appletiser for being "outside of acceptable standards". Australia also recalled Appletiser, claiming "higher than acceptable levels of patulin." So what is patulin and what is the risk to consumers? 
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Foodborne illnesses decreased in 2020; could be result of
pandemic factors
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A grass native to Africa could transform the continent’s dairy yields. Here’s how...
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A taste for success
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Feel-good Seafood this World Heart Day: Five ways you make a difference by choosing sustainable seafood. Read more
Some new suppliers in our Directory
Can you "See" Food Safety Culture?

Read our latest Food Safety Culture Blog Post here
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