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Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

The USDA has announced the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well as products sold

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

Researchers explore Salmonella decline during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers have assessed the potential reasons behind a decrease in Salmonella infections in the Netherlands during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study looked at the impact of coronavirus on salmonellosis from

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Researchers explore Salmonella decline during COVID-19 pandemic

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

The CDC has updated information on an outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to certain packaged salads, removing three people from the patient list. Organic Power Greens sold

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Federal officials have announced that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to organic spinach is over. The implicated Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach had a best-by

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Askov, MN-based Kettle River Products, has recalled 1,464 pounds of chicken alfredo pizza for misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

The Arkansas Department of Health is warning of possible hepatitis A exposures after an employee of Wendy’s at 721 North Arkansas, in Russellville tested positive for the virus. Anyone

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

Climate change could have a big impact on the microbiological quality of raw milk in Europe, according to a study. While many organisms suffer from the increased temperatures of climate

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

The patient count continues to rise in an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Javiana. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration report that the outbreak has now sickened at least

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just more than $3.9 million, to help answer some of the industry’s most urgent

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

State officials are reporting a hepatitis A outbreak among patrons of an unnamed Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania. One death is being investigated as part of the outbreak. The Pennsylvania Department

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2022

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

UPDATE: On Jan. 6, 2022, the USDA announced the recall of 28,356 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2022

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

Study examines impact of FSMS on compliance with food safety rules

The frequency of official controls should not be reduced solely based on the existence of a certified food safety management system (FSMS), according to a recent report on a study.

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2022

Study examines impact of FSMS on compliance with food safety rules

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Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

Researchers explore Salmonella decline during COVID-19 pandemic

Outbreak traced to organic salads continues, but CDC removes 3 people from patient list

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

Study examines impact of FSMS on compliance with food safety rules