Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway.
Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries.
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries were tested
Continue Reading Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed
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The theater building at Texas A&M College had an inscription
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Until now, when it came to raw milk, the state of Alaska was looking out for the public health of its residents. An easy to find fact sheet on the state’s website by the state
Continue Reading Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal
A unit has been created in France to gain a deeper insight into certain pathogens in food plants.
The Actia Fastypers group was started by the French Ministry of Agriculture. It runs for five years
Continue Reading French group to study bacteria in food factories
A third death is being investigated in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to an Italian restaurant in West Norriton, PA.
Montgomery County public health officials say they have already confirmed two deaths in the outbreak
Continue Reading Officials investigating third death in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurant
North of Seattle In Snohomish County, WA, growth was enormous during the past three decades. Please don’t ask me to re-trace our steps, but back in the day, we’d travel the backroads
Continue Reading Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon
Spanish officials have said steps taken in response to more than a dozen Salmonella infections were “sufficient and proportionate” to protect public health.
Two outbreaks affected 14 people at two elderly care homes in Madrid
Continue Reading Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation
The FDA has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to cut cantaloupe with the patient count standing at 65. The agency did not release any other information about the outbreak.
In other
Continue Reading FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad
Two audits recently released by the European Commission’s health and safety agency have assessed the safety of milk and dairy products in Romania and Finland. Several problems were found.
The first remote DG Sante audit,
Continue Reading EU assesses dairy safety in Romania and Finland
Imported frozen spinach packaged under the Lidl brand is being recalled in nine states after testing showed positive results for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
“The production of the product has
Continue Reading Lidl brand bagged spinach recalled because of Listeria monocytogenes
