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Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

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

/ 2 Jan 2023

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

An application has been made to amend food irradiation rules in Australia. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum permitted energy level of machines generating X-rays for irradiating food from

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2023

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

IAFP asks for abstracts for 2023 conferences

The International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) is asking interested individuals to submit abstract proposals for the 2023 European Symposium on Food Safety and the IAFP 2023 Annual Meeting. The

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2023

IAFP asks for abstracts for 2023 conferences

Policy brief covers border rejections due to food safety

An inability of some countries to meet food safety standards of other nations and the associated border rejections contribute to food loss and waste, according to an expert policy brief.

By News Desk

/ 1 Jan 2023

Policy brief covers border rejections due to food safety

Project examines E. coli’s viability during romaine post-harvest cooling

Teresa Bergholz and Jade Mitchell, both Ph.D.’s with Michigan State University (MSU), hope to characterize the changes that E. coli O157:H7 goes through on romaine lettuce during

By News Desk

/ 1 Jan 2023

Project examines E. coli’s viability during romaine post-harvest cooling

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

A range of projects have been started recently to improve food safety in Africa. Involved groups are the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the

By News Desk

/ 31 Dec 2022

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

More sprouts recalled as outbreak investigation continues

SunSprout Enterprises has expanded a recall of raw alfalfa sprouts because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall is a result of an investigation by Nebraska and the federal CDC

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

More sprouts recalled as outbreak investigation continues

Pasta recalled in Pennsylvania, New York, and Puerto Rico after testing finds Listeria

Caesar’s Pasta, LLC of Blackwood, NJ is recalling 5,610 lbs. of frozen manicotti because of potential Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program,

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

Pasta recalled in Pennsylvania, New York, and Puerto Rico after testing finds Listeria

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Whether or not you’re a fan of eggnog, someone is probably bringing it to your New Year’s gathering. If not made properly, the homemade eggnog recipe could include

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Measures making it easier for food businesses to operate as takeaways during the COVID-19 pandemic led to issues around food hygiene, according to scientists. Researchers analyzed the effect COVID-19 had

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

SunSprout Enterprises is recalling raw alfalfa sprouts because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall is a result of an investigation by Nebraska and the federal CDC of an outbreak

By News Desk

/ 29 Dec 2022

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

Scientists expose the scale of mycotoxins in wheat problem

Researchers have assessed the mycotoxin threat in European wheat and how it is changing. Fusarium mycotoxins were discovered in every European country. A study by scientists from the University of

By News Desk

/ 29 Dec 2022

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Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

IAFP asks for abstracts for 2023 conferences

Policy brief covers border rejections due to food safety

Project examines E. coli’s viability during romaine post-harvest cooling

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

More sprouts recalled as outbreak investigation continues

Pasta recalled in Pennsylvania, New York, and Puerto Rico after testing finds Listeria

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

Scientists expose the scale of mycotoxins in wheat problem