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Sunday Edition: Shrooms
Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week * Another new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is under investigation by the FDA. Although the source has not been identified, there
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Dan Flynn
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Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products
The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives.
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Coral Beach
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Danish experts help WHO estimate foodborne disease burden
Researchers from Denmark have contributed to the work behind the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates. Scientists at DTU National Food Institute helped with scientific advice, methodological
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FDA releases discussion paper ahead of traceability public meeting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a discussion paper exploring potential flexibilities in compliance with its Food Traceability Rule. The document is intended to inform stakeholder input
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FDA increases enforcement of import rules on cheese, juice, canned food and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
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Hygiene and food handling gaps increase risk for patients
Poor hygiene, unsafe food handling practices, and a reliance on untrained food handlers may be placing vulnerable patients at some psychiatric hospitals at risk of foodborne illnesses, according to researchers
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FSA’s meat inspection charges found to be ‘unlawful’
A judge has ruled that how the Food Standards Agency (FSA) charges the meat industry for controls is unlawful. According to the High Court judgement, at least some costs were
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FDA warns bakeries after finding undeclared sesame in rolls, signs of rodents and sanitation failures
As part of its enforcement activities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until
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Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded
The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company's websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com.
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New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula
The formula was sold at Target stores and online
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Coral Beach
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Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?
For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism.
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Bill Marler
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Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products
The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives.
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Coral Beach
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Danish experts help WHO estimate foodborne disease burden
Researchers from Denmark have contributed to the work behind the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates. Scientists at DTU National Food Institute helped with scientific advice, methodological
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