On the same day that a federal judge in Minnesota issued an order slowing line speeds under the New Swine Inspection Program, attorneys for USDA in California filed a cutting 45-page answer to an amended
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Domestic ETEC infections likely underestimated in U.S.
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is an underestimated source of domestically acquired illness in the United States, according to researchers.
A study, published in the journal Epidemiology and Infection, looked at ETEC infections reported to…
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State disease detectives share details of investigation practices
ROSEMONT, IL — Three panelists from two different states discussed their investigations of romaine lettuce outbreaks and generated wide-ranging questions during a session at Food Safety Summit 2020.
For the first time, the summit is…
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New Salmonella outbreak associated with juice bar in Minnesota
Minnesota officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak among patrons of a juice bar. Health officials believe additional people likely are part of the outbreak.
A specific source from NéktƏr Juice Bar in Woodbury, MN, has…
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Employee discovery prompts cookie dough recall for undeclared peanuts
JuJu Bakes LLC, doing business as “The Cookie Dough Cafe” of Bloomington, IL, is recalling 15 cases of 1.6-ounce “Chocolate Chip Chilled Gourmet Edible Cookie Dough Bars” because they may contain peanuts, which are not…
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Beef stick products recalled for misbranding and undeclared allergens
CM&R Inc. in St. Paul, MN, is recalling approximately 25 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food…
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Frozen tuna recalled in several states for Salmonella risk
Jensen Tuna of Louisiana is recalling frozen ground tuna imported from JK Fish, because it may potentially be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a recall notice posted on the FDA’s website Tuesday afternoon.
The recall…
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Midwest convenience store serves up Cyclospora in Del Monte veggie trays
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Minnesota Department of Health, and local health departments are investigating an increase of Cyclospora infections.
To date, 11 ill patients…
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Salmonella outbreaks from raw frozen chicken not related
Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks in Canada and the United States that have been traced to raw frozen chicken patties are likely not related, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The strain in…
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Unlicensed store owner won’t say where he got food, raw milk
Health inspectors have shut down a Minneapolis food seller because he was operating without a license, selling raw dairy products and uninspected meat, and refused to provide information on the origin of the products.
Armed…
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