FDA inspection documents reveal systemic contamination issues at ByHeart formula plant as botulism outbreak sickens 37 infants across 17 states.
A Clostridium botulinum spore is a tough, dormant form of the Clostridium botulinum bacterium that allows it to survive in harsh environmental conditions for long periods. These spores are widespread
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
Food recalls in Europe and the United Kingdom have gone up again, according to the latest data from Sedgwick’s European Product Safety and Recall Index. In the third quarter
Five potential European Union countries have had their food safety controls evaluated as part of efforts to align systems with EU requirements. The reports cover progress in the past 12
Prairie Farms is announcing a recall of select Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at its Dubuque, IA, facility and distributed to Woodman’s stores in Illinois and Wisconsin.
While there are 37 known confirmed cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula in the United States, it is not yet known whether there are cases in any
Two decades later, the same preventable outbreaks continue to threaten children at fairs and petting zoos.
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
Five potential European Union countries have had their food safety controls evaluated as part of efforts to align systems with EU requirements. The reports cover progress in the past 12
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