Monthly Archives: February 2008

Wal-Mart First USA Grocer To Establish Global Food Safety Initiative Standard

Wal-Mart is the first USA food chain grocer to require that its suppliers of food products and private label food be certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard. GFSI with European origins utilizes 3rd party audits from BRC … Continue reading

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Possible Tampering Of Gyoza Package

Here is a new twist on the pesticide contaminated Gyoza in Japan. The Mainichi Daily News is reporting that a small hole was found in the packaging suggesting that the product was tampered with. What is not clear is where … Continue reading

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Japan Gyoza Update

The numbers keep rising. Now over 400 people have been impacted by the pesticide tainted Gyoza. As expected several of the Japanese food shops are pulling all Chinese food items off the shelf (rather be safe then sorry). Consumer groups … Continue reading

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