Over a year of repeated sanitation failures — totaling 69 violations — at Boar’s Head’s Virginia plant, appears to have fueled the ongoing Listeria outbreak that has sickened 57 people across 18 states and claimed nine lives.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection report detailing significant sanitation failures at a
Continue Reading Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported new cases and deaths associated with the ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. Since the last update on Aug. 8, 2024, 14 more people have fallen ill, and six additional deaths have been confirmed, bringing the
Continue Reading CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to introduce a groundbreaking food safety educational initiative.
The “Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections” course, the first of its kind
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a stern warning to Austrofoods, the Ecuador-based manufacturer of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches recalled last year after being found to contain dangerously high levels of lead and chromium.
The Aug. 9, 2024, warning letter just released by the FDA is part
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The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
Continue Reading FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that the incidence of eight domestically acquired infections commonly transmitted through food either increased or remained stable in 2023 compared to the 2016-2018 baseline. This news highlights the challenges in meeting federal disease reduction goals set by the
Continue Reading CDC reports no progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. Consumers are urged to avoid eating, selling, or serving any flavors of these products due to reports of severe adverse reactions.
As of June
Continue Reading FDA issues warning over Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies linked to hospitalizations
In an unusual outbreak of human trichinellosis in July 2022, six people from three states—Arizona, Minnesota, and South Dakota—were diagnosed with the parasitic disease after consuming bear meat at a family gathering in South Dakota. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed the outbreak, emphasizing the importance
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A recent analysis has revealed that New Jersey holds the dubious distinction of having the dirtiest restaurants in the United States. According to data compiled from TripAdvisor reviews, New Jersey had an overwhelming number of complaints regarding restaurant cleanliness, far surpassing other states.
The study, conducted by Affordable Seating, analyzed
Continue Reading Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. FDA, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers. Epidemiologic data indicate that cucumbers may be the source of contamination, causing illness among consumers.
As
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