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Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Purdue University researchers have unveiled biosensor technology aimed at transforming agricultural practices by swiftly identifying contamination risks in fresh produce. The new system, inspired by COVID-19 testing methods, demonstrated 100

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Food firm warned after multiple positive Listeria tests, another warned about cockroaches in facility

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

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Food firm warned after multiple positive Listeria tests, another warned about cockroaches in facility

Animal welfare groups reveal findings from tests on Lidl chicken

A campaign group has claimed some chicken meat sold by Lidl is contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other pathogens. A total of 142 own-brand products from 22 Lidl stores in

By News Desk

/ 23 Jun 2024

Animal welfare groups reveal findings from tests on Lidl chicken

Infections pass 250 in UK E. coli outbreak

The number of people sick in an E. coli outbreak linked to salad leaves has exceeded 250. There have been 256 confirmed patients in the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)

By News Desk

/ 22 Jun 2024

Infections pass 250 in UK E. coli outbreak

Black bean and corn salsas recalled in Quebec

La Pimenterie Inc. is recalling MTL Gringo brand Black Bean and Corn Salsas because of deterioration of the inner lid. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2024

Black bean and corn salsas recalled in Quebec

Canned coffee products sold under 128 coffee roaster names recalled over potential Clostridium botulinum contamination

Snapchill LLC of Green Bay, WI is recalling 242 canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2024

Canned coffee products sold under 128 coffee roaster names recalled over potential Clostridium botulinum contamination

Irish Investigation Uncovers Horse Traceability Issues

An investigation in Ireland has shone a spotlight on the welfare of horses and how their meat can enter the food chain. Traceability, misuse of microchips, and fake passport issues

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2024

Irish Investigation Uncovers Horse Traceability Issues

Over 4 million pounds of chocolate and confectionery products recalled over Salmonella concerns

Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. of Madison, WI, is recalling 4,383,201 pounds of chocolate and confectionery products because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the details posted by the

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2024

Over 4 million pounds of chocolate and confectionery products recalled over Salmonella concerns

Salad dressing recalled in Ontario over bursting bottles

Cibona Foods Inc. is recalling Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic – Caesar Aïolio because of possible bursting bottles. According to the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed in

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2024

Salad dressing recalled in Ontario over bursting bottles

Tomato basil sauce recalled after reports of swelling, leaking or bursting jars

Hudson Harvest of Germantown, NY, is recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking or bursting jars. According to the recall, there is a possibility that the

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2024

Tomato basil sauce recalled after reports of swelling, leaking or bursting jars

Pot barley recalled in Canada over presence of insects

Pattison Food Group is recalling Western Family brand Pot Barley because of insects in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2024

Pot barley recalled in Canada over presence of insects

FDA steps up enforcement on imported seafood, cheese and canned foods

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2024

FDA steps up enforcement on imported seafood, cheese and canned foods

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Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

Food firm warned after multiple positive Listeria tests, another warned about cockroaches in facility

Animal welfare groups reveal findings from tests on Lidl chicken

Infections pass 250 in UK E. coli outbreak

Black bean and corn salsas recalled in Quebec

Canned coffee products sold under 128 coffee roaster names recalled over potential Clostridium botulinum contamination

Irish Investigation Uncovers Horse Traceability Issues

Over 4 million pounds of chocolate and confectionery products recalled over Salmonella concerns

Salad dressing recalled in Ontario over bursting bottles

Tomato basil sauce recalled after reports of swelling, leaking or bursting jars

Pot barley recalled in Canada over presence of insects

FDA steps up enforcement on imported seafood, cheese and canned foods