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New Zealand and French studies call attention to Campylobacter
A study in New Zealand has provided an insight into Campylobacter contamination and antimicrobial resistance in fresh chicken. Campylobacter was detected in 50 percent of 24 samples. Among confirmed isolates,
German survey finds limited mycotoxin awareness
Scientists are aware of 650 different mycotoxins produced by 400 species of mold.
Unions renew call for UK to ban meat from Brazil
Four farming unions in the United Kingdom have renewed calls for a ban on imports of Brazilian meat to align with European restrictions. In a letter to Angela Eagle, Defra
Alert issued by officials in Hong Kong about formaldehyde in rice noodles
Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning about a brand of imported rice noodles because of formaldehyde. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene
Polish analysis finds outbreaks increasing
The majority of outbreaks were bacterial, among which the most prevalent were Salmonella incidents, with 80 percent because of Salmonella Enteritidis.
FDA warns three importers about missing foreign supplier documents
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
FDA import alerts target seafood, dates, produce and more
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
UK pesticide advisory group winds down
The chair of a group that gave advice related to surveillance of pesticides in food in the United Kingdom has hailed the “positive contribution” it made following its final meeting.
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Cheese recalled in Canada because of Listeria contamination
Coaticook brand Aged Cheddar Cheese is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated by the company. As of the posting of the recall,
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Public health officials investigating Salmonella outbreak in Utah
The Bear River Health Department announced today that it is investigating a Salmonella outbreak after identifying 21 confirmed cases in Cache and Box Elder Counties in northern Utah. The department
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Unions renew call for UK to ban meat from Brazil
Four farming unions in the United Kingdom have renewed calls for a ban on imports of Brazilian meat to align with European restrictions. In a letter to Angela Eagle, Defra
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New Zealand and French studies call attention to Campylobacter
A study in New Zealand has provided an insight into Campylobacter contamination and antimicrobial resistance in fresh chicken. Campylobacter was detected in 50 percent of 24 samples. Among confirmed isolates,
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