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Spanish scientists investigate outbreaks affecting children
Scientists have investigated how to minimize the risk of exposure to a compound involved in almost a dozen outbreaks affecting young children in Spain. Several outbreaks were linked to meals
Oregon State launches online food safety training series
Oregon State University has launched a new online Quality and Food Safety training series aimed at building practical skills for professionals across the food industry. The program, offered through OSU’
FDA increases import enforcement on certain cheese, seafood, cilantro
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. Recent
Outbreaks fall in Hong Kong in 2025
Illness after eating oysters continues to be a problem
Hungarian inspections find expired food, other problems
In three processing plants, more than four tons of raw materials and finished products were blocked from sale.
STOP Foodborne Illness to spotlight food safety culture at Food Safety Summit
By STOP Foodborne Illness As the industry prepares to gather in Rosemont, Illinois for the 28th annual Food Safety Summit, a longstanding partnership with STOP Foodborne Illness (STOP) will once
WHO urges action ahead of estimates release
Updated foodborne illness estimates will be published in June
Australian Campylobacter outbreak linked to pâté
Problems in the production process of pâté likely contributed to an outbreak of Campylobacter in an Australian state. An outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni was reported to the Hunter New England
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Whole cantaloupe recalled because of Salmonella
Ayco Farms Inc. has initiated a recall of its fresh cantaloupe because of potential Salmonella contamination. The affected whole fruit was distributed to Pennsylvania, Florida, California and New York. A
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Salmonella outbreak continues with 68 confirmed patients
The FDA is continuing to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections that has sickened at least 68 people. The outbreak was first reported by the Food and Drug Administration
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FDA increases import enforcement on certain cheese, seafood, cilantro
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. Recent
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Outbreaks fall in Hong Kong in 2025
Illness after eating oysters continues to be a problem
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