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BelVita breakfast sandwiches recalled over undeclared peanut after reports of reactions

Mondelēz Global LLC is recalling two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products because the products may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on a single manufacturing line. As of

By News Desk

/ 5 Jul 2023

BelVita breakfast sandwiches recalled over undeclared peanut after reports of reactions

MCOOL bill unites agricultural, and consumer interests with bipartisan sponsors

Food safety-conscious consumers want a “Made in the USA” label they can trust, according to survey research conducted during the past decade. But for beef and pork products, it’

By News Desk

/ 5 Jul 2023

MCOOL bill unites agricultural, and consumer interests with bipartisan sponsors

WHO turns foodborne estimates focus to heavy metals

WHO is looking for experts to work on the burden of disease caused by foodborne exposure to cadmium, methylmercury, arsenic, and lead. It is part of the World Health Organization

By News Desk

/ 5 Jul 2023

WHO turns foodborne estimates focus to heavy metals

11,000 pounds of romaine lettuce recalled over deer feces

G.O. Corporation of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling 11,500 pounds of romaine lettuce, including salad mixes containing lettuce, because of potential contamination from deer feces. Deer feces have the

By News Desk

/ 4 Jul 2023

11,000 pounds of romaine lettuce recalled over deer feces

Recalled poppy seeds behind new illness in Australia

A previously recalled batch of poppy seeds in Australia has mistakenly been found in the supply chain and sickened at least one person. The Coles supermarket chain recalled Royal Fields

By News Desk

/ 4 Jul 2023

Recalled poppy seeds behind new illness in Australia

Keeping food safe after the 4th

As the Fourth of July festivities wrap up, with their delightful meals and barbecues, it’s important to prioritize food safety to protect against foodborne illnesses, especially when dealing with

By News Desk

/ 4 Jul 2023

Ensuring a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration with food safety precautions

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with their loved ones, friends, and outdoor cookouts, ensuring food safety is paramount in safeguarding everyone against foodborne illnesses. This Fourth of July,

By News Desk

/ 3 Jul 2023

Ensuring a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration with food safety precautions

Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Authorities in Finland have uncovered large quantities of unrefrigerated meat being brought into the country without any documentation. Finnish Customs (Tulli) said the case involves evading taxes and food safety.

By News Desk

/ 3 Jul 2023

Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Rodents, flies and Listeria in baking company’s facility prompt FDA warning

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

/ 3 Jul 2023

Rodents, flies and Listeria in baking company’s facility prompt FDA warning

No reduction in human illnesses from poultry-caused Salmonella

“While the prevalence of Salmonella contamination in regulated poultry products has decreased by more than 50 percent in recent years, there has not been a reduction in human illnesses attributable

By News Desk

/ 2 Jul 2023

No reduction in human illnesses from poultry-caused Salmonella

Czech food agency reveals key topics of 2022

Results from inspections, sampling and targeted operations are detailed in the Czech Republic food agency’s latest annual report. In 2022, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) carried

By News Desk

/ 2 Jul 2023

Czech food agency reveals key topics of 2022

Misbranding and undeclared allergens reasons for the recall of beef wieners

Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., doing business as Alexander & Hornung, a Saint Clair Shores, MI, establishment, recalled approximately 3,204 pounds of fully cooked beef wiener products due to

By News Desk

/ 1 Jul 2023

Misbranding and undeclared allergens reasons for the recall of beef wieners

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BelVita breakfast sandwiches recalled over undeclared peanut after reports of reactions

MCOOL bill unites agricultural, and consumer interests with bipartisan sponsors

WHO turns foodborne estimates focus to heavy metals

11,000 pounds of romaine lettuce recalled over deer feces

Recalled poppy seeds behind new illness in Australia

Keeping food safe after the 4th

Ensuring a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration with food safety precautions

Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Rodents, flies and Listeria in baking company’s facility prompt FDA warning

No reduction in human illnesses from poultry-caused Salmonella

Czech food agency reveals key topics of 2022

Misbranding and undeclared allergens reasons for the recall of beef wieners