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Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

Zambia has reported its largest anthrax outbreak for a decade, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As of late November 2023, 684 suspected cases and four deaths have been

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 11 Dec 2023

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Santé Publique France has published details on Campylobacter infections in 2022, including 60 outbreaks. Epidemiological surveillance findings are based on the National Reference Center (CNR) for Campylobacter and Helicobacter and

By News Desk

/ 10 Dec 2023

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning

Kopi Thyme Inc. is recalling six varieties of its sauces because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism poisoning. The recall was triggered by testing done by the

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2023

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning

Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

1585633 Ontario Inc. is recalling Good brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2023

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

The owner of a restaurant in France linked to a botulism outbreak is facing charges in relation to the incident. In September 2023, during the Rugby World Cup, foodborne botulism

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2023

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

Frozen chicken recalled because of undercooking

Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, is recalling 1,377 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

Frozen chicken recalled because of undercooking

More than two dozen report illnesses after eating at a North Carolina restaurant

County officials in North Carolina are investigating an outbreak of foodborne illnesses linked to a sushi restaurant. Patrons of Sushi Nine on Western Boulevard in Wake County reported illnesses with

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

More than two dozen report illnesses after eating at a North Carolina restaurant

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. As of Dec. 6 the agency had not determined a source for the outbreak,

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil. Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Garland Ventures of Garland, TX, is recalling 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

TGD Cuts LLC has initiated a recall of some of its fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh, which has the potential to be

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

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Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning

Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

Frozen chicken recalled because of undercooking

More than two dozen report illnesses after eating at a North Carolina restaurant

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak