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Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

The Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act to give the Food and Drug Administration FDA new powers to investigate livestock feedlots and animal confinement facilities has been introduced in Congress. Sponsored

By News Desk

/ 16 Jun 2023

Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

Another state reports a Cyclospora outbreak

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating multiple reports of Cyclospora infection statewide. The state’s health department has logged more infections from this parasite since April, and there

By News Desk

/ 16 Jun 2023

Another state reports a Cyclospora outbreak

TBE and collagen powder among emerging risks in Europe

The risk of tick-borne encephalitis in raw goat milk and health issues linked to collagen powder was among novel topics discussed in Europe for 2020, according to information recently

By News Desk

/ 16 Jun 2023

TBE and collagen powder among emerging risks in Europe

Marijuana products recalled in Arizona after testing finds mold and Salmonella

Several Arizona marijuana establishments are recalling specific edible and smokable products because of possible Aspergillus and Salmonella contamination. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising purchasers to dispose

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

Marijuana products recalled in Arizona after testing finds mold and Salmonella

Johnsonville recalls 21 tons of ready-to-eat sausages after consumer finds plastic fibers

Johnsonville LLC of Sheboygan Falls, WI, is recalling 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically very

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

Johnsonville recalls 21 tons of ready-to-eat sausages after consumer finds plastic fibers

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

Cascade International Foods, Inc, of Hillsboro, OR, is recalling over 35,000 pounds of Fresh Organic Freezer Strawberries because of potential hepatitis A contamination. There is currently an ongoing investigation

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

Federal officials declared an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to leafy greens over

The FDA and CDC are reporting that an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes in leafy greens has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported on the

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

Federal officials declared an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to leafy greens over

USDA launches effort to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims

The USDA has announced that animal-raising claims in the future must be justified. While not specific, the action responds to some recent petitions received by USDA’s Food Safety

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

USDA launches effort to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims

IAEA and FAO set date for food safety event

IAEA and FAO are to hold an event next year focusing on the use of nuclear technologies for food safety. The International Symposium on Food Safety and Control will take

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2023

IAEA and FAO set date for food safety event

Raspberries recalled in Canada because of Norovirus contamination

Simply Delicious is recalling Battaglia’s Lorne Park Marketplace Raspberries from the marketplace because of possible Norovirus contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2023

Raspberries recalled in Canada because of Norovirus contamination

Conference participants blame boxed lunches for illness outbreak

Local media is reporting that dozens of people became ill during a computer science conference at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, this past week. The Montreal public health department is

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2023

Conference participants blame boxed lunches for illness outbreak

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Codex are scheduled to hold an event next month to mark their respective anniversaries. 2023 is the 60th anniversary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2023

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again

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Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

Another state reports a Cyclospora outbreak

TBE and collagen powder among emerging risks in Europe

Marijuana products recalled in Arizona after testing finds mold and Salmonella

Johnsonville recalls 21 tons of ready-to-eat sausages after consumer finds plastic fibers

More strawberries recalled over hepatitis A contamination

Federal officials declared an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to leafy greens over

USDA launches effort to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims

IAEA and FAO set date for food safety event

Raspberries recalled in Canada because of Norovirus contamination

Conference participants blame boxed lunches for illness outbreak

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again