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USDA FSIS issues public health alert for salads and wraps that contain lettuce with deer feces

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because of concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and wraps with meat

By News Desk

/ 8 Aug 2023

USDA FSIS issues public health alert for salads and wraps that contain lettuce with deer feces

Norway hit by second, more serious, E. coli outbreak

Norwegian officials are trying to find the source of another E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people,

By News Desk

/ 8 Aug 2023

Norway hit by second, more serious, E. coli outbreak

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng

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

/ 8 Aug 2023

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng

Ice cream recalled over pen pieces in product

Eclipse Foods Co., of Berkeley, CA, is recalling certain Caramel Butter Pecan Cups because the product may contain ink pen pieces. According to the details posted online by the Food

By News Desk

/ 7 Aug 2023

Ice cream recalled over pen pieces in product

Food firms in California, Michigan and Illinois warned about 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

/ 7 Aug 2023

Food firms in California, Michigan and Illinois warned about import violations

New Zealand tightens food import rules

Stricter requirements for importers of food into New Zealand came into effect at the start of this month. Changes clarify the role and responsibilities of importers when they bring food

By News Desk

/ 6 Aug 2023

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns about a raw beef product that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically

By News Desk

/ 5 Aug 2023

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Food Standards Scotland wants public’s help in new project

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is calling on people to help gather data which will shape future food safety messaging. The FROST Project – which stands for Fridge Recording Over Set Time

By News Desk

/ 4 Aug 2023

Food Standards Scotland wants public’s help in new project

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shrimp, kratom, canned foods

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

/ 4 Aug 2023

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shrimp, kratom, canned foods

Flour recalled in Utah over filth in product

Big J Mill & Elevator Company, Incorporated, of Brigham City, UT, is recalling Golden Loaf Bakers Flour Unbleached Flour and Big J All Purpose Flour Unbleached Flour because the products

By News Desk

/ 3 Aug 2023

Flour recalled in Utah over filth in product

Berry Burst Slab Cakes recalled over norovirus contamination

Wow Factor Desserts, of Sherwood Park, Canada, is recalling WOW! Factor Desserts Berry Burst Slab Cake because of possible norovirus contamination. WOW! Factor Desserts Berry Burst Slab Cake was also

By News Desk

/ 3 Aug 2023

Berry Burst Slab Cakes recalled over norovirus contamination

Cheese link in Italian HUS case

Italian authorities have issued a warning after a young girl developed a serious condition after suffering an E. coli infection. The Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) published a notice

By News Desk

/ 3 Aug 2023

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USDA FSIS issues public health alert for salads and wraps that contain lettuce with deer feces

Norway hit by second, more serious, E. coli outbreak

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng

Ice cream recalled over pen pieces in product

Food firms in California, Michigan and Illinois warned about import violations

New Zealand tightens food import rules

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Food Standards Scotland wants public’s help in new project

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shrimp, kratom, canned foods

Flour recalled in Utah over filth in product

Berry Burst Slab Cakes recalled over norovirus contamination

Cheese link in Italian HUS case