First deaths in Cyclospora outbreak reported by Michigan
As of Aug. 3 the state is reporting 11,234 patients.
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Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles
Public health officials in the Czech Republic have warned against eating a type of pate because of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The alert was raised following a consumer complaint about health
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Bill would require transparent nutrition information on food labels
A bill introduced in recent days in the U.S. Senate would overhaul food labels for the first time in more than 30 years. The bill, the Food Labeling Modernization
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Europe sees rise in possible fraud alerts in June
Fifteen alerts mentioned the United States
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Ukraine shares outbreak data and reports deadly botulism cases
Ukraine recorded 31 outbreaks in the first half of this year including 19 botulism cases and two deaths. Data from the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer
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Seven importers warned about Foreign Supplier Verification Program violations
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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Hong Kong warns of severe infections caused by Vibrio
Health officials in Hong Kong have warned about a summer rise in a serious bacterial infection that can be caused by consumption of raw seafood or contact with seawater. Vibrio
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The Sunday Edition: Zoonoses
An estimated 1,000,000,000 people are affected by zoonotic influenza each year. Some zoonoses can be transmitted by food and water.
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Filipino food agency steps up enforcement and controls
The food agency in the Philippines has revealed the results of stricter enforcement measures in the first half of this year. The country's Food and Drug Administration faced
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Imported pistachio butter sold at Walmart stores recalled because of Salmonella
Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari
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Suspected food poisoning reported at festival
Reports of food poisoning linked to a food truck are being investigated at a music festival in England. Several people said on social media that they fell ill after eating
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Publisher's Platform: Food safety is not expensive. Outbreaks are expensive.
USDA says Cyclospora costs America $5.3 million a year. The program I want restored cost $4.5 million a year. This summer alone has already blown past both.
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Bill Marler
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Bill would require transparent nutrition information on food labels
A bill introduced in recent days in the U.S. Senate would overhaul food labels for the first time in more than 30 years. The bill, the Food Labeling Modernization
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Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles
Public health officials in the Czech Republic have warned against eating a type of pate because of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The alert was raised following a consumer complaint about health
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