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USDA FSIS issues public health alert over fish cutlet products produced without federal inspection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because A & S Produce Inc., of Vernon, CA, establishment conducting

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

USDA FSIS issues public health alert over fish cutlet products produced without federal inspection

Alfalfa sprouts recalled after FDA testing finds E.coli

Fullei Fresh is recalling Alfalfa Sprouts after FDA testing finds Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC.) According to the recall, it is a strain of E. coli which is not

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

Alfalfa sprouts recalled after FDA testing finds E.coli

Chocolates recalled over brush bristles in product

Sanders Candy LLC, doing business as Second Nature Brands, is recalling various chocolate products because of foreign material in the products, specifically pieces of cleaning brush bristles. The recalled products

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

Chocolates recalled over brush bristles in product

FDA tells what it knows about the Foreign Supplier Verification Program

Under the FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule, most U.S. importers must develop FSVP plans to provide adequate assurances that their foreign suppliers are producing food in compliance

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

FDA tells what it knows about the Foreign Supplier Verification Program

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Many students are not following recommended food safety and hygiene behaviors and are increasing their risk of food poisoning, according to a survey. More than half are washing raw chicken

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Irish agency sounds alarm about cannabis edibles

Irish authorities have issued a warning about cannabis edibles after a number of hospitalizations this past month. The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Social Inclusion Office said there has been

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2023

Irish agency sounds alarm about cannabis edibles

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

A brand of human breast milk products has been recalled in the United Kingdom because of the level of lead. NeoKare Nutrition has withdrawn and recalled all products. However, most

By News Desk

/ 10 Jan 2023

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

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

/ 10 Jan 2023

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

Concordia researchers design biosensors to identify toxins in beef

In an effort to improve food safety and reduce the risk of eating spoiled meat, Concordia researchers have designed a new technology that identifies the presence of the toxin putrescine

By News Desk

/ 9 Jan 2023

Concordia researchers design biosensors to identify toxins in beef

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of 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

/ 9 Jan 2023

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of import violations

Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

Oysters from Ireland have been linked to illnesses in Hong Kong. In other news from the region, China is lifting a 2020 ban on beef exports due to BSE this

By News Desk

/ 8 Jan 2023

Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

Frozen macarons sold at Sam’s Club recalled because of plastic in product

Sublime Desserts Inc, of Saint-Laurent, Canada, is recalling 148,800 units of Members Mark Holiday Macarons because of potential contamination by plastic particles. The recall was initiated on Dec.

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2023

Frozen macarons sold at Sam’s Club recalled because of plastic in product

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USDA FSIS issues public health alert over fish cutlet products produced without federal inspection

Alfalfa sprouts recalled after FDA testing finds E.coli

Chocolates recalled over brush bristles in product

FDA tells what it knows about the Foreign Supplier Verification Program

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Irish agency sounds alarm about cannabis edibles

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

Concordia researchers design biosensors to identify toxins in beef

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of import violations

Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

Frozen macarons sold at Sam’s Club recalled because of plastic in product