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Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Backyard chicken flocks in North Carolina harbor almost twice the prevalence of the foodborne bacterium Campylobacter compared to commercial farms, according to a new study. The findings come amid a

By News Desk

/ 19 Jul 2024

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Suspended sentence in food hygiene test case

An appeals court in Finland has increased an individual’s sentence for manipulating a food hygiene test. The Helsinki Court of Appeal modified the decision given by a district court

By News Desk

/ 19 Jul 2024

Suspended sentence in food hygiene test case

Rice recalled in seven states over foreign object of ‘rodent-origin’ in product

Wehah Farms of Richvale, CA is recalling 4600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice because the product may contain a foreign object that appears to be

By News Desk

/ 18 Jul 2024

Rice recalled in seven states over foreign object of ‘rodent-origin’ in product

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

Patient counts in two outbreaks of infections from Salmonella have increased in the past week. For a Salmonella Irumu outbreak, there are three more patients compared to a week ago,

By News Desk

/ 18 Jul 2024

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

FDA steps up enforcement of imported seafood, cocoa beans 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

/ 18 Jul 2024

FDA steps up enforcement of imported seafood, cocoa beans and canned foods

UK survey reveals knowledge gaps on imported eggs

A survey of chefs in the United Kingdom has found confusion around serving imported eggs to vulnerable groups. A June 2024 poll by The Staff Canteen, a UK chef network,

By News Desk

/ 18 Jul 2024

UK survey reveals knowledge gaps on imported eggs

Hot dog products recalled in three states over lack of federal inspection

AW Farms of Argillite, KY, is recalling 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of

By News Desk

/ 17 Jul 2024

Hot dog products recalled in three states over lack of federal inspection

Additional people report becoming ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz edibles

At least 69 people have now reported illnesses, including respiratory failure, after consuming Diamond Shruumz brand microdosing edibles. Some of the recalled edibles are still on store shelves. In the

By News Desk

/ 17 Jul 2024

Additional people report becoming ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz edibles

IAEA helps Cuba with Ciguatoxin problem

Scientists are helping researchers in Cuba find dangerous toxins in marine algae that can lead to outbreaks from contaminated seafood. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been building capacity

By News Desk

/ 17 Jul 2024

Wiers Farm recalls cucumbers distributed to Walmart stores because of Listeria

Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, voluntarily recalls whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and June

By News Desk

/ 16 Jul 2024

Wiers Farm recalls cucumbers distributed to Walmart stores because of Listeria

Potential European fraud alerts decline in May

The latest report on possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states features treatment of mineral water, traceability problems, and olive oil issues. The number of food and

By News Desk

/ 16 Jul 2024

Potential European fraud alerts decline in May

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

At least 100 people fell ill in Greece recently with contaminated water suspected as the source. The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) said an increased incidence of gastroenteritis cases

By News Desk

/ 15 Jul 2024

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

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Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Suspended sentence in food hygiene test case

Rice recalled in seven states over foreign object of ‘rodent-origin’ in product

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

FDA steps up enforcement of imported seafood, cocoa beans and canned foods

UK survey reveals knowledge gaps on imported eggs

Hot dog products recalled in three states over lack of federal inspection

Additional people report becoming ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz edibles

IAEA helps Cuba with Ciguatoxin problem

Wiers Farm recalls cucumbers distributed to Walmart stores because of Listeria

Potential European fraud alerts decline in May

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase