Listeria outbreak traced to pasta meals is over
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Bacteria survival shows importance of sanitation focus
The potential for bacteria to survive cleaning and disinfection means washing routines must be continuously assessed to maintain food safety, according to a scientist. Thorben O. Reiche, from the Norwegian
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EU notes minor increase of veterinary drug residues in food
European data has shown a slight rise in findings of residues of veterinary medicines in animals and animal products and a decrease in samples. A report details the presence of
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Pet food testing results prompt FSA warning
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned raw pet food poses a considerable risk to the public following testing that found products were often contaminated. Raw pet foods do not
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PIRG wants FDA to do a better job with outbreak investigations
Nearly half of the 2025 investigations did not find the source of the foodborne pathogen involved.
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Report aims to draw attention to online food sales
The challenges raised by online food sales require special attention and a possible rethinking of existing legal systems, according to a report. The study, published by the UN Food and
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Olive oil and meat on radar of Italian food control unit
A specialized Italian unit has revealed highlights from food controls this past year including meat and olive oil fraud as well as the illegal slaughter of horses for meat. Information
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Two children dead in suspected food poisoning case
Two children have died in a suspected food poisoning incident in a South African province. The Eastern Cape Department of Health said four other children who were admitted to a
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Petition asks FDA to name companies linked to outbreaks
A nonprofit group committed to increasing food safety has filed a petition asking the FDA to reverse its practice of withholding the names of companies whose foods are linked to
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FDA issues warning about oysters from British Columbia
The Food and Drug Administration is warning restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters from British Columbia because of contamination with norovirus. On Feb. 3, the Washington
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Listeria outbreak traced to pasta meals is over
The first outbreak patient became ill in August of 2024
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PIRG wants FDA to do a better job with outbreak investigations
Nearly half of the 2025 investigations did not find the source of the foodborne pathogen involved.
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Bacteria survival shows importance of sanitation focus
The potential for bacteria to survive cleaning and disinfection means washing routines must be continuously assessed to maintain food safety, according to a scientist. Thorben O. Reiche, from the Norwegian
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