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Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help

At least six cases of botulism have been recorded in Vietnam in May, according to health officials. Three of the patients are children. The Vietnam Ministry of Health reported three

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2023

Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help

USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

The dedication and ribbon-cutting to open the $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, was held during the run-up to Memorial Day.

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2023

USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

In observance of the upcoming fifth World Food Safety Day (WFSD) on June 7, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has announced that it will provide open access to

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2023

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

A person has fallen ill with an infection from Listeria monocytogenes after testing found the pathogen in cheese from Cricket Creek Farm of Williamstown, MA. The company is recalling certain

By News Desk

/ 30 May 2023

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

Food firm in Honduras warned by FDA about violations of seafood regulation

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

/ 30 May 2023

Food firm in Honduras warned by FDA about violations of seafood regulation

Proper food storage tips to avoid food poisoning from holiday leftovers

As Memorial Day festivities, known for delicious meals and barbecues, draw to a close, there is bound to be an abundance of leftovers. If proper food storage practices are not

By News Desk

/ 29 May 2023

Proper food storage tips to avoid food poisoning from holiday leftovers

Food safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here, and many people are gearing up for outdoor celebrations and picnics. As the summer season kicks off, it’s crucial to be mindful of food

By News Desk

/ 27 May 2023

Food safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

Duo receives suspended sentences for selling Salmonella contaminated eggs

Two men have been handed suspended prison sentences of six months in the Netherlands for their roles in the sale of Salmonella contaminated eggs. The director and a manager at

By News Desk

/ 27 May 2023

Duo receives suspended sentences for selling Salmonella contaminated eggs

Trader Joe’s instant coffee recalled over glass in product

Trader Joe’s is recalling their brand of instant Cold Brew Coffee after being alerted by their suppliers that the product may contain pieces of glass. There is concern that

By News Desk

/ 26 May 2023

Trader Joe’s instant coffee recalled over glass in product

Dairy products, seafood, coconut imports subject to stepped up enforcement efforts

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

/ 26 May 2023

Dairy products, seafood, coconut imports subject to stepped up enforcement efforts

Taco Bell employee infected with hepatitis A; county in Washington issues health alert

Health officials in Snohomish County, WA, are warning people who ate at two Taco Bell locations to monitor themselves for signs of hepatitis A infections and get vaccinated if they

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2023

Taco Bell employee infected with hepatitis A; county in Washington issues health alert

Social media experiment challenges those ‘use-by’ dates

The use of social media might be making people smarter, but sadly that does not appear to be true for all topics. There are endless examples of social media being

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2023

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Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help

USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

Company recalls cheese because of Listeria infection in one customer; testing showed pathogen

Food firm in Honduras warned by FDA about violations of seafood regulation

Proper food storage tips to avoid food poisoning from holiday leftovers

Food safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

Duo receives suspended sentences for selling Salmonella contaminated eggs

Trader Joe’s instant coffee recalled over glass in product

Dairy products, seafood, coconut imports subject to stepped up enforcement efforts

Taco Bell employee infected with hepatitis A; county in Washington issues health alert

Social media experiment challenges those ‘use-by’ dates