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Arrest made in baby food rat poison case
Police in Austria have arrested a man after the discovery of rat poison in baby food. The 39-year-old man was arrested a few days ago and is being questioned in
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WHO estimates costs and benefits of foodborne disease surveillance investment
Improving foodborne disease surveillance could avoid millions of illnesses while generating major economic benefits, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A WHO analysis calculated the average return on investment
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Fine for restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak
A company in England has been fined for food safety failings behind a Salmonella outbreak in 2024. Bracknell Tangs Management, the operator of Tangs Oriental Buffet Restaurant in Bracknell, pleaded
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FDA warns three importers for failing to verify safety of imported foods
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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Potential fraud alerts in Europe pass 200 in March
The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe has passed 200 for the first time this year. Six alerts mentioned the United States in March including an unauthorized
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UK salad sampling reveals low contamination rate
STEC was culture-confirmed in three samples and Salmonella was found once
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Canada and UK support food safety projects
Canada has announced support for a program designed to strengthen food safety and plant and animal health. Funding of CAD $500,000 (U.S. $366,000) to the Standards and
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Horse meat behind E. coli O157 outbreak in Japan
Horse meat was the likely source of an E. coli outbreak in Japan but investigators have been unable to identify the contamination route.
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Ravioli recalled from Costco stores because of undeclared allergens
Following consumer complaints, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ravioli pasta products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The ravioli
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Norovirus sickens hundreds in Sweden
Officials in a Swedish region have received more than 300 reports of suspected food poisoning after eating at local restaurants. Authorities in Lerum said the outbreak can be traced to
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Publisher’s Platform: Playing 'Romaine Roulette'
Between 2015 and 2021, E. coli O157-contaminated romaine was implicated in seven outbreaks in the United States, resulting in 4,274 laboratory-confirmed illnesses, 766 hospitalizations, and 11 deaths.
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More consumer groups fighting FRESH Act
The FRESH and Affordable Foods Act would preempt, retroactively and prospectively, state food chemical laws.
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Coral Beach
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Arrest made in baby food rat poison case
Police in Austria have arrested a man after the discovery of rat poison in baby food. The 39-year-old man was arrested a few days ago and is being questioned in
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