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Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Hepatitis A infection has been diagnosed in a server at Lolita’s Bar and Grill located at 472 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, GA. Individuals who ate at the restaurant from

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2023

Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Survey reveals concerns of small firms in Ireland

According to a survey, almost two-thirds of firms are highly concerned about the impact of a poor food safety audit or enforcement on their business. Research found that just

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2023

Survey reveals concerns of small firms in Ireland

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

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

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)

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

By News Desk

/ 10 Nov 2023

Croatia probes poisoning cases and Coca-Cola link

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Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Survey reveals concerns of small firms in Ireland

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