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More than 30 cut fruit, vegetable and dip products recalled because of Listeria concerns

Fruit Fresh Up Inc. is recalling fresh cut fruit, vegetable products and ready-to-eat dips, processed at its Depew, NY, production facilities, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This

By News Desk

/ 21 Mar 2022

More than 30 cut fruit, vegetable and dip products recalled because of Listeria concerns

Salmonella accounted for nearly 80 percent of pathogen violations in U.S. food imports from 2002 to 2019

As the quantity of food imported into the United States continues to rise, it is increasingly important to minimize foodborne illness risks for U.S. consumers. Foods contaminated with pathogens

By News Desk

/ 21 Mar 2022

Salmonella accounted for nearly 80 percent of pathogen violations in U.S. food imports from 2002 to 2019

FDA issues warning to New Mexico onion importer linked to Salmonella outbreak

An import company in New Mexico is on notice from the FDA for not having food safety documents for a number of imported foods. The inspection was initiated because of

By News Desk

/ 21 Mar 2022

FDA issues warning to New Mexico onion importer linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA warns 3 import companies about 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

/ 21 Mar 2022

FDA warns 3 import companies about violations

Company recalls imported mushrooms after state test finds Listeria monocytogenes

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA, is recalling its Yes brand enoki mushrooms because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled mushrooms are packaged in 5.25-ounce

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2022

Walmart, Kroger pancake/waffle mixes recalled for cable pieces

A producer is recalling pancake and waffle mix sold under Kroger’s brand name and Walmart’s Great Value brand name because fragments from a piece of equipment were discovered

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2022

Walmart, Kroger pancake/waffle mixes recalled for cable pieces

2022 Food Safety Summit organizers release schedule for May event

The 2022 Food Safety Summit is scheduled for May 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of, Rosemont, IL. The annual event brings more

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2022

England sees decline in E. coli O157 cases and outbreaks

The number of E. coli O157 infections in England shows a downward trend, according to a study covering 11 years of surveillance data. From 2009 to 2019, there were 8,

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2022

England sees decline in E. coli O157 cases and outbreaks

United States contributes to Tonga aid after natural disaster

The United States is helping to support Tonga after a volcanic eruption and tsunami earlier this year. The ashfall from the eruption has caused food safety problems. The U.S.

By News Desk

/ 19 Mar 2022

United States contributes to Tonga aid after natural disaster

Fresh Creative Foods recalls products from 20 states after finding plastic pieces

RMJV, LP dba Fresh Creative Foods is recalling numerous food products distributed to 20 states because of pieces of hard clear plastic found during manufacturing. The products include salad dressings,

By News Desk

/ 18 Mar 2022

Fresh Creative Foods recalls products from 20 states after finding plastic pieces

Extension service offers food safety webinar for volunteers

The Penn State Extension service is offering a webinar next week for volunteers who help prepare and serve food for nonprofit organizations. The session is open to people outside the

By News Desk

/ 18 Mar 2022

Extension service offers food safety webinar for volunteers

FDA reports Listeria outbreak count is growing; other investigations ongoing

The Food and Drug Administration has posted an increase in the number of patients in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections as it continues investigations into three other outbreaks. The

By News Desk

/ 17 Mar 2022

FDA reports Listeria outbreak count is growing; other investigations ongoing

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More than 30 cut fruit, vegetable and dip products recalled because of Listeria concerns

Salmonella accounted for nearly 80 percent of pathogen violations in U.S. food imports from 2002 to 2019

FDA issues warning to New Mexico onion importer linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA warns 3 import companies about violations

Company recalls imported mushrooms after state test finds Listeria monocytogenes

Walmart, Kroger pancake/waffle mixes recalled for cable pieces

2022 Food Safety Summit organizers release schedule for May event

England sees decline in E. coli O157 cases and outbreaks

United States contributes to Tonga aid after natural disaster

Fresh Creative Foods recalls products from 20 states after finding plastic pieces

Extension service offers food safety webinar for volunteers

FDA reports Listeria outbreak count is growing; other investigations ongoing