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Nearly 2,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled after testing finds E. coli

Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, of Poth, TX, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2023

Nearly 2,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled after testing finds E. coli

China shares data on decade of Bacillus cereus outbreaks

Researchers have looked into the main sources and factors behind Bacillus cereus outbreaks over a 10-year period in China. Scientists said findings can help guide and allocate public resources to

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2023

China shares data on decade of Bacillus cereus outbreaks

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2023

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

Cheese curds sold in Iowa recalled because of elevated coliform count and E. coli

Moore Family Farms Creamery of Maquoketa, IA, is recalling various cheese curds because they may contain an elevated coliform count and generic E. coli. According to the details posted by

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2023

Cheese curds sold in Iowa recalled because of elevated coliform count and E. coli

Restaurant fined after outbreak; councils seize smokies

A council in England has prosecuted the previous owner of a restaurant for failing to comply with food safety regulations following a food poisoning outbreak in late 2022. Surrey Heath

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2023

Restaurant fined after outbreak; councils seize smokies

FSA survey shows backing for mandatory food hygiene display

Most companies in England would support mandatory food hygiene rating display, according to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Outlets are given a rating from 0 to 5, with

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2023

FSA survey shows backing for mandatory food hygiene display

Hundreds of perishable products sold at Stop & Shop stores recalled after not being held at an appropriate temperature

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc., of Keene, NH, is recalling over two hundred types of perishable items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro

By News Desk

/ 28 Aug 2023

Hundreds of perishable products sold at Stop & Shop stores recalled after not being held at an appropriate temperature

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

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

/ 28 Aug 2023

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

Researchers assess link between social status and infection risk

The relationship between living standards and incidence of infection in the United Kingdom varies by pathogen, according to scientists. A study analyzed the association between socioeconomic deprivation and incidence of

By News Desk

/ 27 Aug 2023

Researchers assess link between social status and infection risk

New Zealand firm fined for unregulated meat sales

A business in New Zealand has been fined for the illegal sale of home-kill meat through butcher shops. Canterbury Homekill Services Limited (CHK) and owners Noel Womersley and Halena Hitchcock

By News Desk

/ 26 Aug 2023

New Zealand firm fined for unregulated meat sales

Curry paste recalled over temperature abuse

Every Plate of Grand Prairie, TX, is recalling Green Curry Paste because the product has been spoiled by temperature abuse. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2023

Curry paste recalled over temperature abuse

Death in New York possibly linked to oysters prompts updates on public health precautions

Vibrio vulnificus, a microorganism that can lead to severe skin breakdown and ulcers, was detected in a recently deceased individual from Suffolk County. Following this discovery, New York Governor Kathy

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2023

Death in New York possibly linked to oysters prompts updates on public health precautions

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Nearly 2,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled after testing finds E. coli

China shares data on decade of Bacillus cereus outbreaks

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

Cheese curds sold in Iowa recalled because of elevated coliform count and E. coli

Restaurant fined after outbreak; councils seize smokies

FSA survey shows backing for mandatory food hygiene display

Hundreds of perishable products sold at Stop & Shop stores recalled after not being held at an appropriate temperature

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

Researchers assess link between social status and infection risk

New Zealand firm fined for unregulated meat sales

Curry paste recalled over temperature abuse

Death in New York possibly linked to oysters prompts updates on public health precautions