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Shrimp outbreak investigation reopened; other outbreaks still on FDA radar

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations

By News Desk

/ 19 Aug 2021

Shrimp outbreak investigation reopened; other outbreaks still on FDA radar

CDC finds shrimp illnesses after Salmonella outbreak declared over

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has amended its final update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp. The agency says since its

By News Desk

/ 18 Aug 2021

CDC finds shrimp illnesses after Salmonella outbreak declared over

Study assesses socio-economic role for E. coli and Crypto infections

Researchers have studied the socio-economic drivers of E. coli and Cryptosporidium infection in Ireland. While incidence cannot be predicted solely based upon metrics such as education and employment, both infections

By News Desk

/ 18 Aug 2021

Study assesses socio-economic role for E. coli and Crypto infections

Mai Cuisine recalls shrimp rolls from counters in Target stores because of Salmonella

Mai Cuisine Inc. of Allentown, PA, is recalling 67 packs of “Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll WR” purchased in the state of California because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2021

Mai Cuisine recalls shrimp rolls from counters in Target stores because of Salmonella

Shrimp sushi sold at New Leaf Community Market stores recalled over salmonella concerns

Mai Franchising Inc. of Allentown, PA is recalling 103 packs of sushi containing cocktail shrimp in the state of California over potential salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold from

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2021

Shrimp sushi sold at New Leaf Community Market stores recalled over salmonella concerns

Whole Foods Markets recalls sushi sold at certain California stores

Genji Pacific LLC. of Allentown, PA, is recalling 1,490 packs of sushi containing cocktail shrimp over potential salmonella contamination. The sushi was sold at Whole Foods Market stores in

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2021

Whole Foods Markets recalls sushi sold at certain California stores

Walmart, Aldi among retailers that received recalled raw, frozen chicken products linked to outbreak

Federal officials have identified specific stores that sold recalled frozen, raw breaded chicken products. The products are associated with a Salmonella outbreak. At least 28 people across eight states have

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2021

Walmart, Aldi among retailers that received recalled raw, frozen chicken products linked to outbreak

Studies shine light on Irish E. coli infections, parasites in Peru

Researchers have looked at patterns in sporadic Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Ireland. The Republic of Ireland often reports the highest annual incidence rates of STEC in

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2021

Studies shine light on Irish E. coli infections, parasites in Peru

Import alerts modified for shark fins, pig ears, various seafood commodities

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

/ 17 Aug 2021

Import alerts modified for shark fins, pig ears, various seafood commodities

Hostess recalls hamburger and hot dog buns for possible Listeria and Salmonella risks

Hostess Brands LLC has recalled certain Hostess “Soft White Hamburger Buns” and “Soft White Hot Dog Buns” because of the potential for the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

By News Desk

/ 16 Aug 2021

Hostess recalls hamburger and hot dog buns for possible Listeria and Salmonella risks

FDA sends warnings about import violations and Salmonella, Listeria in seafood

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

/ 16 Aug 2021

FDA sends warnings about import violations and Salmonella, Listeria in seafood

Home business linked to outbreak in Singapore

Authorities in Singapore are investigating a foodborne outbreak linked to a home-based business that has sickened 15 people. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) reported those

By News Desk

/ 16 Aug 2021

Home business linked to outbreak in Singapore

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Shrimp outbreak investigation reopened; other outbreaks still on FDA radar

CDC finds shrimp illnesses after Salmonella outbreak declared over

Study assesses socio-economic role for E. coli and Crypto infections

Mai Cuisine recalls shrimp rolls from counters in Target stores because of Salmonella

Shrimp sushi sold at New Leaf Community Market stores recalled over salmonella concerns

Whole Foods Markets recalls sushi sold at certain California stores

Walmart, Aldi among retailers that received recalled raw, frozen chicken products linked to outbreak

Studies shine light on Irish E. coli infections, parasites in Peru

Import alerts modified for shark fins, pig ears, various seafood commodities

Hostess recalls hamburger and hot dog buns for possible Listeria and Salmonella risks

FDA sends warnings about import violations and Salmonella, Listeria in seafood

Home business linked to outbreak in Singapore