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Norway and Germany fund work on safe food in developing nations

A Norwegian agency has pledged almost $2.75 million to support food safety in developing countries. The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) funding covers 2021 to 2023 and is

By News Desk

/ 18 Jan 2022

Norway and Germany fund work on safe food in developing nations

Meat smugglers are out to breach U.S. borders, endangering pork industry

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s job of keeping African Swine Fever out of the United States is not helped by stepped up and all too

By News Desk

/ 17 Jan 2022

Meat smugglers are out to breach U.S. borders, endangering pork industry

Food companies in Michigan, Illinois and California warned about FDA 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

/ 17 Jan 2022

Food companies in Michigan, Illinois and California warned about FDA violations

California citrus industry invests half a million in CPS produce safety research

Citrus producers from California are making a collective $500,000 contribution to Center for Produce Safety’s research capital campaign to fund produce-specific food safety research. The funds will support

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2022

California citrus industry invests half a million in CPS produce safety research

Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

A Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice in China affected more than 220 people this past year, according to researchers. Scientists evaluated the incident using epidemiological surveys, routine laboratory

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2022

Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2022

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. recalls food over rodent infestation and Salmonella

Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are recalling various products because of possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. This recall was triggered by a referral from the Saskatchewan Health

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2022

Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. recalls food over rodent infestation and Salmonella

Nebraska Extension Service warns consumers against storing food outdoors

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Service is warning consumers against storing perishable foods outdoors this winter. Extremely cold weather is hitting much of the Northern U.S. this week

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2022

Nebraska Extension Service warns consumers against storing food outdoors

Recall of cream puffs sold at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, other retailers because of metal fragments expanded

Poppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, is expanding its recall of certain frozen cream puffs that were made during Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, 2021, because of possible small metal

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Recall of cream puffs sold at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, other retailers because of metal fragments expanded

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

The CDC has announced that 44 people have been infected with Salmonella Uganda from bearded dragons. Foods, surfaces and utensils can become cross contaminated if proper hygiene practices are not

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Researchers in Norway have established and evaluated a faster method to detect Listeria monocytogenes. Scientists at Nofima found it was possible to detect Listeria in a sample after only four

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Doughgirls Baking Inc. (dba, Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen & Bakeshop) is recalling King Ranch Casserole from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is connected to a Salmonella outbreak

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

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Norway and Germany fund work on safe food in developing nations

Meat smugglers are out to breach U.S. borders, endangering pork industry

Food companies in Michigan, Illinois and California warned about FDA violations

California citrus industry invests half a million in CPS produce safety research

Chinese Salmonella outbreak linked to egg fried rice

FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. recalls food over rodent infestation and Salmonella

Nebraska Extension Service warns consumers against storing food outdoors

Recall of cream puffs sold at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, other retailers because of metal fragments expanded

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak