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FDA updates enforcement on some imported cheese, melon seeds, canned tuna

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

/ 13 Apr 2022

FDA updates enforcement on some imported cheese, melon seeds, canned tuna

Testing finds Salmonella in meat department at Utah grocery store

Utah officials announced today that they issued a cease and desist order on the meat department of a grocery store and have embargoed all products after testing found Salmonella enterica

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

Testing finds Salmonella in meat department at Utah grocery store

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Intercity Packers Ltd. is recalling Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow because of possible norovirus contamination. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns

Puresource Natural Products is recalling Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario,

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

Global Food Safety Initiative launches pilot for Food Safety Auditor Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has announced the launch of a live pilot of its Benchmarking Requirements for Food Safety Auditors’ Professional Recognition Bodies, following a successful comment period.

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

Global Food Safety Initiative launches pilot for Food Safety Auditor Benchmarking Requirements

Saffron and olive oil fraud discovered in Spain

Investigators in Spain have uncovered a saffron fraud operation that used ingredients from China. The Guardia Civil found a group was selling modified gardenia extract from China as saffron across

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2022

Saffron and olive oil fraud discovered in Spain

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

More Kinder products are under recall in Canada. Some of the products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Europe that has sickened 150 children. Ferrero Canada

By News Desk

/ 11 Apr 2022

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” recalled because of Salmonella

Global Reach Confections & More Inc. is recalling Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in another

By News Desk

/ 11 Apr 2022

FDA sends warning to Joy Gourmet Foods over serious 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

/ 11 Apr 2022

FDA sends warning to Joy Gourmet Foods over serious violations

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.

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

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

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2022

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

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FDA updates enforcement on some imported cheese, melon seeds, canned tuna

Testing finds Salmonella in meat department at Utah grocery store

More oysters recalled in Canada as norovirus outbreak numbers grow

Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns

Global Food Safety Initiative launches pilot for Food Safety Auditor Benchmarking Requirements

Saffron and olive oil fraud discovered in Spain

Dozens of Kinder products now under recall in Canada including Disney licensed chocolate

Verstegen brand “Mix Voor Nasi & Bami Goreng” recalled because of Salmonella

FDA sends warning to Joy Gourmet Foods over serious violations

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