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Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week * An outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to ready-to-eat multi-ingredient chicken wraps has affected 50
Ukrainian egg firm comments on UK Salmonella link
Samples were taken four days after the best before date
French HUS cases passed 100 in 2025
More than 100 cases and one death from a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection were recorded in 2025 in France. A total of 109 cases
Chinese pork firm fined after veterinary drug residue found
A major pork company in China has announced two of its directors have been fined as part of an investigation into breaches of food safety rules. WH Group, which also
FAO puts focus on Cyclospora prevention
Plus: Regional event to practice food safety emergency response
New Zealand consults on food control for low-risk outlets
A consultation has been opened in New Zealand as part of a move to update the country’s main food control plan. Andrew Hoggard, Food Safety Minister, said the proposed
Irish strike action to disrupt U.S. meat exports
Meat plants have been told not to make any products for export to the United States because of strike action in Ireland. Industrial action by public sector workers is planned
Mixed picture of Salmonella in UK animals and pet food
Salmonella was detected more often in chickens but less frequently in pigs and raw meat-based pet food in 2025, according to the latest figures. The Animal and Plant Health
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More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, sausage, turkey breasts and more meat products of various brands recalled
Kayem Foods Inc., of Chelsea, MA, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse
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Patient count in E. coli outbreak traced to chicken wraps growing
FDA and USDA won't reveal the brand of the wraps
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Publisher’s Platform: Seven Petitions, One Message: Tell Us What You Know, Test for What Kills, and Warn People Before They Eat It
Every one of these petitions comes back to the same idea. If the government knows something that would keep people from getting sick, it should test for it, write it down and tell the public. That is not a radical ask. It is the job.
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Renewed calls for UK allergen ratings after girl’s death
At Croydon Magistrates Court, Baris Yucel pleaded guilty to six charges.
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Ukrainian egg firm comments on UK Salmonella link
Samples were taken four days after the best before date
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