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Study finds deli meat is connected to more than 90 percent of U.S. listeria cases

According to a new study recently published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, over 90 percent of listeriosis cases in the U.S. come from deli meat, followed by

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2022

Study finds deli meat is connected to more than 90 percent of U.S. listeria cases

FDA sends warning letters to New Jersey and Connecticut companies over import violations

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

/ 24 Oct 2022

FDA sends warning letters to New Jersey and Connecticut companies over import violations

Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects

In an effort to help answer the fresh produce industry’s most urgent food safety questions, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is funding 14 new research projects, valued at

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2022

Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects

Kentucky launches new food safety reporting website

This month, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of a new website where Kentuckians can easily report foodborne issues. Before the website, foodborne illness was reported to the district

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2022

Kentucky launches new food safety reporting website

23 Salmonella illnesses linked to bearded dragons

The CDC has announced that 23 people have been infected with Salmonella Vitkin and IIIb from bearded dragons. Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that contact with pet bearded dragons is

By News Desk

/ 22 Oct 2022

23 Salmonella illnesses linked to bearded dragons

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products because of Foreign Matter Contamination

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., a Xenia, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products because of Foreign Matter Contamination

Indian Cuisine restaurant at the center of Salmonella outbreak investigation

Public Health in Washington State’s King County is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with Chili’s South Indian Cuisine in Seattle. The investigation is

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Indian Cuisine restaurant at the center of Salmonella outbreak investigation

Costco recalls hummus because of mold issues

Costco is recalling certain Kirkland Signature brand Pine Nut Hummus because of mold issues. “We have identified some mold issues on the pine nut topping on one code date on

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Salmonella contamination prompts Unreal brand chocolate recall in Canada

Unreal Brands Inc. is recalling UNREAL brand dark chocolate coconut minis from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Trail mix recalled after glass is found in chocolate covered peanuts

Diamond Foods Inc., of Stockton, CA, is recalling Rocky Road Trail Mix distributed by Better Living Brands LLC, because of glass pieces found in a lot of chocolate covered peanuts.

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Trail mix recalled after glass is found in chocolate covered peanuts

Barry Callebaut site back to normal after Salmonella scare

A Barry Callebaut chocolate factory in Belgium is back operating at full capacity after a Salmonella contamination scare earlier this year. Cleaning of the factory in Wieze is nearing completion

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

Barry Callebaut site back to normal after Salmonella scare

The 16th Annual China International Food Safety and Quality Conference set for next week

The China International Food Safety and Quality (CIFSQ) Conference will be held Oct. 26-27, 2022 in Shanghai, China. The Internation Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is the global host of

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2022

The 16th Annual China International Food Safety and Quality Conference set for next week

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Study finds deli meat is connected to more than 90 percent of U.S. listeria cases

FDA sends warning letters to New Jersey and Connecticut companies over import violations

Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects

Kentucky launches new food safety reporting website

23 Salmonella illnesses linked to bearded dragons

Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products because of Foreign Matter Contamination

Indian Cuisine restaurant at the center of Salmonella outbreak investigation

Costco recalls hummus because of mold issues

Salmonella contamination prompts Unreal brand chocolate recall in Canada

Trail mix recalled after glass is found in chocolate covered peanuts

Barry Callebaut site back to normal after Salmonella scare

The 16th Annual China International Food Safety and Quality Conference set for next week