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Hilton Foods reveals cost of U.S. Listeria incident
Hilton Foods has disclosed costs of £28 million ($37 million) as part of an incident involving a recall of fish in the United States because of Listeria. The inventory write-off
Cape Verde denies outbreak but Shigella detected
Cape Verde officials have insisted that there is no evidence of any outbreak following reported infections in European and U.S. travelers who have been to the country. Authorities said
Sunday Edition: Consolidation
Four companies control about 80 percent of the U.S. beef market, and there is no reason to believe that any of them are satisfied with their share.
More bushmeat seizures reported in England
A unit of the Food Standard Agency (FSA) has helped seize bushmeat in England. The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation resulted in one arrest. A 51-year-old man has been
EU reports fall in suspected food fraud incidents
The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe declined in February compared to the month before. Three alerts involved the United States in February with two related to
FSAI issues Listeria guidance following outbreak
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published guidance to help businesses with their food safety management systems as well as detection and control of Listeria. It was issued
Microbial contamination tops reasons for recalls in Finland
Microbial contamination was the leading cause of Finnish recalls in 2025. There were 299 recalls in Finland this past year, down slightly from 305 in 2024.
Plans for new food agency discussed in Victoria
Plans to establish a single food safety regulator have been debated by members of parliament in an Australian state with several amendments put forward. The Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026
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Salad recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria
Co-op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the salad was distributed in
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Hilton Foods reveals cost of U.S. Listeria incident
Hilton Foods has disclosed costs of £28 million ($37 million) as part of an incident involving a recall of fish in the United States because of Listeria. The inventory write-off
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Cape Verde denies outbreak but Shigella detected
Cape Verde officials have insisted that there is no evidence of any outbreak following reported infections in European and U.S. travelers who have been to the country. Authorities said
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