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Tips for staying off Santa’s food safety naughty list

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes food, food and more food. The hustle and bustle of multiple cooks, various meals and the constant flow of people

By News Desk

/ 24 Dec 2023

Tips for staying off Santa’s food safety naughty list

Ground beef recalled because tests find E. coli contamination

Scanga Meat Company of Salida, CO, is recalling 563 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2023

Ground beef recalled because tests find E. coli contamination

Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods. The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2023

Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

The FDA has warned about certain oysters harvested in Canada and sold in the United States because two people have become infected with Campylobacter jejuni. On Dec. 18, the Utah

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Energy drink products of various brands are being recalled from the marketplace over non-compliances related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the brands

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling certain 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix because of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

According to researchers, mandatory reporting of Listeria infections in Costa Rica would help improve knowledge of the pathogen in the country. Listeriosis is not a notifiable disease in the country,

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Flamaglo Foods Limited is recalling Yoso brand Unsweetened Coconut Plant-Based Yogurt because of microbial contamination, specifically mold. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

According to federal officials, a deadly outbreak of infections from Salmonella Thompson has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one person died and 80 were sickened

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

A federal court has enjoined a California company to stop manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). In a civil complaint

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

No spoon licking this holiday season: Baking safety tips

The holiday season often brings with it freshly baked cookies and cakes. However, amid the festive fun, it’s crucial to prioritize food safety in the kitchen to avoid potential

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

No spoon licking this holiday season: Baking safety tips

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable

Many consumer behaviors have remained the same, but concern about food prices has risen, according to an analysis of a multi-year survey. The report has findings from respondents in England,

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable

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Tips for staying off Santa’s food safety naughty list

Ground beef recalled because tests find E. coli contamination

Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable