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Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers Gummies recalled in Canada over metal pieces in product

Mars Wrigley Canada is recalling certain varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Savers Gummies because of the pieces of metal in the product. Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2022

Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers Gummies recalled in Canada over metal pieces in product

Cocktail sauce recalled in Canada because of spoilage

Canadian Choice Wholesalers is recalling Suzie’s brand Organic Cocktail Sauce because of spoilage. The recalled product was sold in Alberta and British Columbia, according to the recall notice posted

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2022

Cocktail sauce recalled in Canada because of spoilage

USDA gives grant to University of Georgia to study antimicrobial blue light tech

The U.SDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded researchers from the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety a three-year, $599,900 grant to begin

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2022

USDA gives grant to University of Georgia to study antimicrobial blue light tech

Study shows possible Listeriosis risk factors in China

Researchers have identified risky foods and habits for Listeria infection in China. A case-control study looked at the risk factors associated with food consumption and food-handling habits for

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2022

Study shows possible Listeriosis risk factors in China

Heavy metals, pesticides, Salmonella spur FDA to crack down on some food imports

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

/ 18 May 2022

Heavy metals, pesticides, Salmonella spur FDA to crack down on some food imports

Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus concerns

Mantab Inc. is recalling Below Zero brand whole, frozen raspberries because of possible norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Recalled product: Brand Name

By News Desk

/ 17 May 2022

Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus concerns

Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into French E. coli outbreak linked to Nestlé pizza

French authorities have stepped up their investigations related to an E. coli outbreak in the country linked to pizzas made by Nestlé. The latest figures from Santé publique France show

By News Desk

/ 17 May 2022

Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into French E. coli outbreak linked to Nestlé pizza

Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers gummies recalled after consumers report thin metal strands in product

Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S, LLC is recalling certain varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies because of the potential presence of a very thin metal strand

By News Desk

/ 16 May 2022

Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers gummies recalled after consumers report thin metal strands in product

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

Shelves at major retailers that once carried infant formula were often found empty over the weekend as the shortage crisis continued to be unresolved and USDA offered help. As part

By News Desk

/ 16 May 2022

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

Texas and California food firms warned 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

/ 16 May 2022

Texas and California food firms warned over import violations

CPS announces Research Symposium 2022 agenda

The Center for Produce Safety has announced its 2022 Research Symposium Agenda. According to the CPS announcement, 32 scientists are waiting to share their fresh produce food safety research. They

By News Desk

/ 16 May 2022

CPS announces Research Symposium 2022 agenda

China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water

A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak sickened more than 20 people in China earlier this year. The outbreak involved 23 patients in an apartment in Changping District in Beijing and was

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2022

China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water

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Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers Gummies recalled in Canada over metal pieces in product

Cocktail sauce recalled in Canada because of spoilage

USDA gives grant to University of Georgia to study antimicrobial blue light tech

Study shows possible Listeriosis risk factors in China

Heavy metals, pesticides, Salmonella spur FDA to crack down on some food imports

Raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus concerns

Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into French E. coli outbreak linked to Nestlé pizza

Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers gummies recalled after consumers report thin metal strands in product

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

Texas and California food firms warned over import violations

CPS announces Research Symposium 2022 agenda

China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water