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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services advises consumers not to eat certain Wilcox Ice Cream products produced by Wilcox Ice Cream in East Arlington, VT, because testing

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company of Oklahoma City, OK, is recalling freshcut cantaloupe products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Some of the freshcut cantaloupe products

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

A pilot study in France has pointed to a significant under-reporting of shellfish-related foodborne outbreaks. The objectives of the research were to quantify and describe the health impact of shellfish-related

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, TX, is expanding its Oct. 30 recall to include additional pet food products with best-by dates before Oct 31, 2024, because of Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2023

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

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

/ 14 Nov 2023

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

Irish seafood agency reveals critical incidents and controls in 2022

The Irish agency responsible for seafood controls has revealed alleged illness from shellfish and detection of pathogens in products in its 2022 annual report. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2023

Irish seafood agency reveals critical incidents and controls in 2022

Egg firm warned over Salmonella, flies, rodents and more

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

/ 13 Nov 2023

Egg firm warned over Salmonella, flies, rodents and more

Egg firm fined for Salmonella testing failure

An unnamed egg producer has been fined in Wales for not following Salmonella testing rules. In September 2023, a case was brought by the Welsh Government against an egg company

By News Desk

/ 12 Nov 2023

Egg firm fined for Salmonella testing failure

Croatia probes poisoning cases and Coca-Cola link

Croatian authorities investigating suspected cases of poisoning have told Coca-Cola to withdraw two products. The current suspicion has fallen on some kind of chemical contamination. In total, 45 people have

By News Desk

/ 10 Nov 2023

Croatia probes poisoning cases and Coca-Cola link

Monday’s webinar with FDA’s Jim Jones is open to all

An Alliance for a Stronger FDA webinar on Monday, Nov. 13, will feature Jim Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Alison Bodor of the American Frozen Foods Institute, and

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2023

WHO unveils WGS guides to help tackle foodborne disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide for use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in food safety. The guidance comes in three parts. The first explains the minimum

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2023

WHO unveils WGS guides to help tackle foodborne disease

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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

Irish seafood agency reveals critical incidents and controls in 2022

Egg firm warned over Salmonella, flies, rodents and more

Egg firm fined for Salmonella testing failure

Croatia probes poisoning cases and Coca-Cola link

Monday’s webinar with FDA’s Jim Jones is open to all

WHO unveils WGS guides to help tackle foodborne disease