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EU countries test safety of plant-based products
Food agencies from 15 European countries have assessed the safety of plant-based alternatives, finding sporadic contamination. The report, published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) details the microbiological
FDA warns California farm after inspectors find untreated manure on growing oranges
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
Initial source unknown in Dutch hepatitis A outbreak
Scientists have been unable to pinpoint the route of contamination in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to blueberries. Twenty-four patients in the Netherlands became ill from November 2024 to
The Sunday Edition: RFK Jr.
Two years ago, RFK Jr. found a home in the second Trump administration as Secretary for Health and Human Services.
Man arrested as part of investigation into frozen food firm
More than 30 tons of products have been seized as an investigation into a company selling frozen food with suspected fraudulent labels continues. The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National
Complaint seeks to shut down Darwin's Natural Pet products manufacturer
The Department of Justice has filed a complaint seeking to close down a pet food manufacturer whose raw products have made people and pets sick, causing kidney damage in a
Report assesses food controls in Norway and Iceland
An analysis of official controls in Norway and Iceland has revealed effective oversight overall with some recurring weaknesses. Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Ill food handler caused outbreak despite following protocols
A sick food handler likely contaminated items served at an event in Australia despite preparing food after symptoms had stopped, according to researchers. An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was reported
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Lactation granola recalled because of Salmonella
The Hampton Grocers Inc. of Montauk, NY, is recalling Lacnola Lactation Granola because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail
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FDA begins inspection of Taylor Farms lettuce operation in Mexico
Iceberg lettuce from the Mexico operation has been linked to an ongoing outbreak from the Cyclospora parasite that has sickened 9,481 from 17 states,
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FDA warns California farm after inspectors find untreated manure on growing oranges
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
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EU countries test safety of plant-based products
Food agencies from 15 European countries have assessed the safety of plant-based alternatives, finding sporadic contamination. The report, published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) details the microbiological
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