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Tomatoes off the menu after Salmonella cases in Italy
Authorities in an Italian region have suspended the sale of tomatoes in canteens after reports of Salmonella infections. Following a notification from officials in the Puglia region regarding cases of
U.S. among countries to back regional food safety strategy
Health representatives from the Americas have approved an updated strategy to improve food safety systems and reduce foodborne diseases. Foodborne infections cause about 78,000 deaths in the region each
Czech testing finds Salmonella problem in poultry meat
Also: Illnesses in Salmonella outbreak in Prague rise to nearly 400
FDA cites juice processor for HACCP failures and lack of pathogen reduction
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
Dutch controls reveal impact of hot weather on standards
Plus a warning on conditions for meat inspectors
Sunday Edition: NOAA
Objectives assigned to NOAA include ensuring a safe and sustainable supply of seafood
Europe posts fall in cross-border food problems
Plus: Supplement from the United States recalled in Finland because of high nicotinic acid levels
BSE case prompts the Philippines to ban UK beef
The Philippines has banned beef imports from the United Kingdom following detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow in Scotland. The action was taken based on a report
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Ice cream recalled because of metal pieces
Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream because of the potential presence of metal.
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FDA found Cyclospora at Taylor Farms lettuce operation
Findings show that the parasite responsible for this summer's outbreak was present in the environment where lettuce was grown and processed.
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FDA announces plan to address Cyclospora on fresh produce
In the wake of Cyclospora outbreaks this summer, the FDA has drafted a 10-point plan to mitigate and prevent future outbreaks. The largest of the outbreaks this summer sickened
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Tomatoes off the menu after Salmonella cases in Italy
Authorities in an Italian region have suspended the sale of tomatoes in canteens after reports of Salmonella infections. Following a notification from officials in the Puglia region regarding cases of
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