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Inspectors in Hong Kong charged for stealing food samples

Five inspectors from the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong have been charged for stealing food samples. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) recently filed charges against the Centre

By News Desk

/ 26 Jun 2024

Inspectors in Hong Kong charged for stealing food samples

Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Payless stores recalled because of Listeria

Foppen Seafood is recalling some of its smoked salmon because testing revealed Listeria monocytogenes in lot 412. The implicated smoked salmon is sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets across 15

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2024

Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Payless stores recalled because of Listeria

Queso Chonero Special White Cheese recalled in Illinois after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes

El Cangrejo Guayaco LLC of Chicago, IL is recalling Queso Chonero Special White Cheese because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2024

Queso Chonero Special White Cheese recalled in Illinois after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes

Wildly Beloved Foods pasta recalled in Washington over mold growth

Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, WA is recalling certain packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and Campanelle (vegan) Dried because of potential mold growth contamination. This recall was initiated because the

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2024

Wildly Beloved Foods pasta recalled in Washington over mold growth

Hershey’s, Friendly’s and more brands of ice cream products recalled over potential Listeria contamination

Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, MD is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There are 13 brands listed in this recall, including

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2024

Hershey’s, Friendly’s and more brands of ice cream products recalled over potential Listeria contamination

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, mycotoxins, and pesticides

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

/ 25 Jun 2024

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, mycotoxins, and pesticides

Firms fined due to missing or fake lot codes on alcohol

An alcohol importer and distributor in New Zealand has been fined for trying to sell products without legitimate bottle labels. Importer Golden Grand Trading and distributor Mayajaal Holdings were sentenced

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2024

Firms fined due to missing or fake lot codes on alcohol

Ice cream cakes sold at Wegmans recalled because of Listeria

Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery of Wilmington, MA is recalling ice cream cakes because of possible Listeria contamination. Wegmans has also posted a recall letting consumers know that the recalled Abilyn’

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Ice cream cakes sold at Wegmans recalled because of Listeria

Hedgehog food recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, OH, is recalling certain Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food because of potential Salmonella contamination. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Hedgehog food recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Macadamia nuts recalled over Listeria contamination

Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. of Vina, CA is recalling dry roasted macadamia nuts because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drug

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2024

Macadamia nuts recalled over Listeria contamination

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

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

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Inspectors in Hong Kong charged for stealing food samples

Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Payless stores recalled because of Listeria

Queso Chonero Special White Cheese recalled in Illinois after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes

Wildly Beloved Foods pasta recalled in Washington over mold growth

Hershey’s, Friendly’s and more brands of ice cream products recalled over potential Listeria contamination

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, mycotoxins, and pesticides

Firms fined due to missing or fake lot codes on alcohol

Ice cream cakes sold at Wegmans recalled because of Listeria

Hedgehog food recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Macadamia nuts recalled over Listeria contamination

Purdue researchers introduce biosensor technology for agriculture

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