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FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

The Food and Drug Administration’s Grand Rounds is presenting a zoom webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens with speaker Jason Neal-McKinney, Ph.D., on Thursday, April 14. Whole

By News Desk

/ 11 Apr 2022

FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

EatSafe has launched a challenge to improve food safety in Ethiopia and Nigeria. Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food (EatSafe) is a five-year program led by the Global Alliance

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2022

Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

Seattle-King County Public Health suspects raw oysters as cause of norovirus illnesses

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness associated with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills at Il Terrazzo Carmine, an Italian restaurant located at 411 1st Ave S,

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2022

Seattle-King County Public Health suspects raw oysters as cause of norovirus illnesses

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking food safety experts for work on cell-based products. The process involves new technologies, techniques and production steps so

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2022

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter

Less than 10 days until Easter, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket, because of possible Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2022

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza. Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2022

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

Union Bay Seafood recalls oysters amidst norovirus outbreak in U.S. and Canada

Union Bay Seafood Ltd. is recalling certain Union Bay Seafood Ltd. brand Pacific Oysters because of possible norovirus contamination and a link to an outbreak of norovirus infections that has

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2022

Union Bay Seafood recalls oysters amidst norovirus outbreak in U.S. and Canada

Officials looking into reports of illnesses possibly connected with Lucky Charms

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of illnesses possibly linked to Lucky Charms cereal, but little information is available yet. Hundreds of consumers have reported illnesses after eating

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2022

Officials looking into reports of illnesses possibly connected with Lucky Charms

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study. Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2022

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

Kinder chocolate eggs, other products recalled in Canada because of link to multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Ferrero Canada Ltd. is recalling certain Kinder brand chocolate products because of possible Salmonella contamination. The products have been linked to a multi-country outbreak in Europe. The recalled products have

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2022

Kinder chocolate eggs, other products recalled in Canada because of link to multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Our Table Cooperative recalls frozen blueberries after testing finds Listeria

Our Table Cooperative of Sherwood, OR, is recalling frozen blueberries because testing showed Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The bacteria can easily survive freezing temperatures. The recall was the result of a

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2022

Our Table Cooperative recalls frozen blueberries after testing finds Listeria

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

A German survey has looked at what food issues the population is concerned about. Half of the respondents think that food bought in Germany is safe and 44 percent think

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2022

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

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FDA presents webcast on MinION Sequencing of Foodborne Pathogens

Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

Seattle-King County Public Health suspects raw oysters as cause of norovirus illnesses

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

Union Bay Seafood recalls oysters amidst norovirus outbreak in U.S. and Canada

Officials looking into reports of illnesses possibly connected with Lucky Charms

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

Kinder chocolate eggs, other products recalled in Canada because of link to multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Our Table Cooperative recalls frozen blueberries after testing finds Listeria

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic