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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
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
Danish checks show need for ongoing maintenance focus
Plus: A Salmonella outbreak has ended after 49 people fell sick
Congresswoman says promises are not enough to allow Boar's Head to reopen facility
The leader of the congressional Food Safety Caucus says there is no reason to believe that the Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak is safe
Australian survey shows low level of AMR in meats
A survey in Australia has revealed a minimal level of resistance to antibiotics of high importance to human health across three meat types. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said
Polish STEC study shows low positive rate
One outbreak caused by STEC O104 was reported
FDA warns seafood and acidified food processors about serious HACCP and process filing 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
FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, pesticides and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent
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Consumer complaint of metal pieces spurs recall of kielbasa sausages
Olympia Provisions of Portland, OR, is recalling 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) holiday kielbasa sausages that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the USDA’s Food Safety
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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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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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