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Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

South African company Tiger Brands is to replace its chief executive officer CEO. Tiger Brands is still involved in a class action lawsuit for its alleged role in the world’

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2023

San Diego restaurant tied to outbreak of E. coli infections; seven hospitalized

According to public health officials who announced the outbreak today, a restaurant in San Diego, CA, has closed until further notice because of an E. coli outbreak among patrons. At

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2023

San Diego restaurant tied to outbreak of E. coli infections; seven hospitalized

Gills Onions recalls products related to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

Gills Onions of Oxnard, CA is voluntarily recalling Gills Onions branded fresh diced onions products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products have been

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2023

Gills Onions recalls products related to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

UK agencies warn of Listeria risk in Enoki mushrooms

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have advised vulnerable consumers to thoroughly cook enoki mushrooms due to the risk of Listeria contamination. Analysis of FSA and

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2023

UK agencies warn of Listeria risk in Enoki mushrooms

U.S. researchers confirm canned sardines spread deadly botulism during Rugby World Club held in France

They visited Bordeaux, France, last month for the Rugby World Cup and reported eating home-canned sardines in the same bar and restaurant The University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2023

U.S. researchers confirm canned sardines spread deadly botulism during Rugby World Club held in France

New York company recalls candy mini fruit jelly cups because of choking hazard

Tiffany Food Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling all codes and flavors of its Mini Fruit Jelly Cups, because they may pose a choking hazard. Small jelly cups containing konjac

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2023

New York company recalls candy mini fruit jelly cups because of choking hazard

Bird flu resumes in the Upper Midwest

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has returned to the Upper Midwest of the United States with a vengeance. After a break from spring through early fall, new case reports are

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2023

Texas produce importer on notice for failing to have foreign supplier rules in place

Kari-Fresh LLC 2501 Lott Road, Donna, TX On June 26 through June 28, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration conducted a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection of Kari-Fresh LLC

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2023

Texas produce importer on notice for failing to have foreign supplier rules in place

Enoki mushrooms recalled in several states after testing finds Listeria contamination

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has alerted consumers to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms,” distributed by Utopia Produce, 83-18 72nd Drive,

By News Desk

/ 22 Oct 2023

Enoki mushrooms recalled in several states after testing finds Listeria contamination

Company recalls lobster products, some with shelf life reaching into October 2025

Greenhead Lobster Products is recalling all frozen and refrigerated cooked lobster meat products produced from May 9, 2023, through Oct. 19, 2023, because of the potential for the product to

By News Desk

/ 22 Oct 2023

Company recalls lobster products, some with shelf life reaching into October 2025

E. coli in milk behind large outbreak in Japan

Researchers have provided insight into a large outbreak in Japan linked to milk served in schools. The E. coli outbreak in June 2021 involved more than 1,800 cases from

By News Desk

/ 22 Oct 2023

E. coli in milk behind large outbreak in Japan

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada

Restaurants, retailers, and consumers in several states are advised not to sell or eat oysters harvested from a specific area on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The U.S. Food and

By News Desk

/ 20 Oct 2023

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada

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Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

San Diego restaurant tied to outbreak of E. coli infections; seven hospitalized

Gills Onions recalls products related to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

UK agencies warn of Listeria risk in Enoki mushrooms

U.S. researchers confirm canned sardines spread deadly botulism during Rugby World Club held in France

New York company recalls candy mini fruit jelly cups because of choking hazard

Bird flu resumes in the Upper Midwest

Texas produce importer on notice for failing to have foreign supplier rules in place

Enoki mushrooms recalled in several states after testing finds Listeria contamination

Company recalls lobster products, some with shelf life reaching into October 2025

E. coli in milk behind large outbreak in Japan

FDA issues warning for several states against oysters from specific regions of Canada