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FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

The FDA has declared that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections associated with romaine lettuce has ended, but the investigation continues. Food and Drug Administration officials report that

By News Desk

/ 27 Jan 2022

FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

Researchers find way to block advances of Listeria infections

Researchers in Australia have made a discovery that could help to add options when treating Listeria infections. Scientists at the University of Queensland have found a way to block Listeria

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2022

Researchers find way to block advances of Listeria infections

Sandwiches recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria contamination

HQ Fine Foods is recalling certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered

By News Desk

/ 25 Jan 2022

Sandwiches recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria contamination

FDA changes alerts on certain seafood, cantaloupe and milk products

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 25 Jan 2022

FDA changes alerts on certain seafood, cantaloupe and milk products

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

The Dutch food agency has warned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could pose a risk to public health. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

By News Desk

/ 25 Jan 2022

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

Study finds that cultures can protect from foodborne pathogens in cheese

A recent study published in LWT, found that bacterial cultures, known as protective cultures, can fight pathogens and prevent them from causing illness by hampering their ability to infect someone

By News Desk

/ 24 Jan 2022

Study finds that cultures can protect from foodborne pathogens in cheese

Ice cream, mushroom companies warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilities

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

/ 24 Jan 2022

Ice cream, mushroom companies warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilities

10th American Food Sure Summit scheduled for March in Chicago

The 10th American Food Sure Summit is set for March 28-29, 2022 in Chicago, IL. The annual event focuses on establishing a food defense plan, dealing effectively with product

By News Desk

/ 24 Jan 2022

10th American Food Sure Summit scheduled for March in Chicago

Danish control finds food transport violations

Danish authorities have found a quarter of companies don’t follow the rules when collecting or delivering food. A Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) control campaign from May to

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2022

Danish control finds food transport violations

Smoothies recalled because of natural toxins in raw elderberries

Consumer complaints about smoothies sold online causing illnesses have resulted in the recall of Evive brand smoothies that have raw elderberries. Evive Nutrition Inc, is recalling its “Immunity Super Functional

By News Desk

/ 22 Jan 2022

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

The Food and Drug Administration has extended the previously announced temporary changes to its inspectional activities to ensure the safety of its employees and those of the firms it regulates.

By News Desk

/ 22 Jan 2022

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

French group to study bacteria in food factories

A unit has been created in France to gain a deeper insight into certain pathogens in food plants. The Actia Fastypers group was started by the French Ministry of Agriculture.

By News Desk

/ 21 Jan 2022

French group to study bacteria in food factories

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FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

Researchers find way to block advances of Listeria infections

Sandwiches recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria contamination

FDA changes alerts on certain seafood, cantaloupe and milk products

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

Study finds that cultures can protect from foodborne pathogens in cheese

Ice cream, mushroom companies warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilities

10th American Food Sure Summit scheduled for March in Chicago

Danish control finds food transport violations

Smoothies recalled because of natural toxins in raw elderberries

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

French group to study bacteria in food factories