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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

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

Congressman Dusty Johnson, R-SD, has introduced the Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act to clarify and reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef products. South Dakota’s “lone

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2023

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

EU assesses control systems in Morocco and Portugal

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published findings from assessments looking at controls on food of non-animal origin (FNAO) in Morocco and Portugal. A DG Sante

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2023

EU assesses control systems in Morocco and Portugal

Ready-to-eat meat products recalled because of contamination with Listeria

Salmon’s Meat Products of Luxemburg, WI, is issuing a recall for a variety of ready-to-eat meat products sold at retail stores throughout Northeast Wisconsin because of contamination

By News Desk

/ 24 Aug 2023

Ready-to-eat meat products recalled because of contamination with Listeria

Iceland and Norway urged to improve control systems

There is room for improvement in the official food control systems of Iceland and Norway, according to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA). Iceland and Norway are in the European Free

By News Desk

/ 24 Aug 2023

Iceland and Norway urged to improve control systems

Additional frozen vegetables recalled because of Listeria contamination

Twin City Foods Inc. of Stanwood, WA, is recalling not-ready-to eat frozen corn and mixed vegetables in retail bags, because of a potential for them to be contaminated

By News Desk

/ 23 Aug 2023

Additional frozen vegetables recalled because of Listeria contamination

Audit finds councils can do more to ensure food safety

Audited councils in an Australian state are not doing enough to protect public health, according to a report. The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) looked at whether agencies are

By News Desk

/ 23 Aug 2023

Audit finds councils can do more to ensure food safety

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a public advisory to raise awareness about the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) and their potential health implications. The advisory, released

By News Desk

/ 23 Aug 2023

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

Team Fresh & Go brand fruit cups recalled over Listeria concerns

Freshy Foods, LLC, of New Orleans, LA, is recalling various Team Fresh & Go brand fruit cups because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination According to the details posted online by

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2023

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Blue Triton, of Zephyrhills, FL, is recalling more than 300,000 cases of their 1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water because of Bromate in the finished product that exceeds the

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2023

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Large outbreak linked to school meals in Finland; hundreds sickened

More than 600 people have fallen ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak at several schools in a Finnish city. This past week, officials from the city of Mikkeli sent

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2023

Large outbreak linked to school meals in Finland; hundreds sickened

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts

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

/ 22 Aug 2023

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts

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

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

EU assesses control systems in Morocco and Portugal

Ready-to-eat meat products recalled because of contamination with Listeria

Iceland and Norway urged to improve control systems

Additional frozen vegetables recalled because of Listeria contamination

Audit finds councils can do more to ensure food safety

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

Team Fresh & Go brand fruit cups recalled over Listeria concerns

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Large outbreak linked to school meals in Finland; hundreds sickened

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts