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Unripened, soft cheese recalled because of the possibility of botulism poisoning

Mounet Group brand Labneh soft unripened cheese in vegetable oil is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism poisoning. There is concern that consumers

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2022

Unripened, soft cheese recalled because of the possibility of botulism poisoning

Lactaid brand cottage cheese recalled in Canada because of plastic in product

Mehadrin Milk Products Inc. is recalling Lactaid brand 4% Milkfat Min. Cottage Cheese because of plastic in the product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) recall alert did not

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2022

At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak

A rise in Cryptosporidium infections in Sweden has been attributed to contaminated salad by public health officials. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said 101 cases of a certain

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2022

At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)) , with the USDA, has announced a new rule that will expand flexibilities under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2022

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

New York raw milk producer shut down because of contaminated product

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized, raw milk from the farm of Eric and Jessica Nickol because

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

New York raw milk producer shut down because of contaminated product

California company recalls enoki mushrooms after testing shows Listeria monocytogenes

Green Day Produce Inc. of Vernon, CA, is recalling its 200g/7.05oz packages of enoki mushrooms imported from Korea because a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. “The potential

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

California company recalls enoki mushrooms after testing shows Listeria monocytogenes

FDA provides little information on new Salmonella outbreak; hundreds sick

The Food And Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium that has sickened more than 250 people. The agency has initiated traceback efforts but has not revealed

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

FDA provides little information on new Salmonella outbreak; hundreds sick

CDC discovers Listeria outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes linked to enoki mushrooms. Patients live in Michigan and Nevada with one sick person confirmed in each state.

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

CDC discovers Listeria outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms

Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically reflective mirror-like material, the

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

It was not exactly a do-over, but a federal court did order the Food and Drug Administration to do additional analysis and reconsider its “no effect” determination from 2015 for

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

Poppy seeds not meant for human consumption are behind a number of poisonings in Australia, according to health officials. Investigators found the non-food grade poppy seeds incorrectly entered the food

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2022

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Tuesday announced changes in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to better trace contaminated food through the food supply,

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2022

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

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Unripened, soft cheese recalled because of the possibility of botulism poisoning

Lactaid brand cottage cheese recalled in Canada because of plastic in product

At least 100 ill in Swedish Cryptosporidium salad outbreak

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

New York raw milk producer shut down because of contaminated product

California company recalls enoki mushrooms after testing shows Listeria monocytogenes

FDA provides little information on new Salmonella outbreak; hundreds sick

CDC discovers Listeria outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms

Tyson recalls ground beef after consumers find mirror-like material in product

FDA releases draft amended environmental assessment for AquAdvantage salmon and sets virtual public meeting

Poppy seeds not meant for food chain behind Australian illnesses

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods