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Cream puffs recalled at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, PriceRite locations because of metal fragments

Poppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, is recalling certain cream puffs that were made during Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, 2021, because of possible small metal fragments. The issue was

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2021

Cream puffs recalled at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, PriceRite locations because of metal fragments

Relish Foods recalls tuna steaks after consumer complaint and FDA testing find levels of histamines

Relish Foods Inc. of El Segundo, CA, is recalling “Frozen Pacific Fusion” brand 10-ounce packages of tuna steaks that could cause food poisoning. The recall is the result of

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2021

Haifa Turbot Cold Smoked expands recall because of Listeria concerns

Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, NY, is expanding a recall of “Turbot Cold Smoked Fish & Caviar” to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321. The

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2021

Haifa Turbot Cold Smoked expands recall because of Listeria concerns

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

Whether or not you’re a fan of eggnog, odds are someone in your family is bringing it to your New Year’s gathering. If not made properly, the recipe

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2021

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

‘Jelly’ ice cubes could revolutionize cold storage and the safety of cold food

Researchers at the University of California-Davis have developed a new type of cooling cube with the potential, they say, to transform how cold storage is done. The benefits of

By News Desk

/ 29 Dec 2021

‘Jelly’ ice cubes could revolutionize cold storage and the safety of cold food

Trichinella reports in Europe climb again after record low in 2018

The Trichinella notification rate in Europe almost doubled in 2019 compared to 2018, according to recently published data. In 2019, 12 countries reported 141 cases of trichinellosis of which 96

By News Desk

/ 28 Dec 2021

Trichinella reports in Europe climb again after record low in 2018

Issues with seafood, pesticide problems and undeclared colors spark import enforcement actions

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

/ 28 Dec 2021

Issues with seafood, pesticide problems and undeclared colors spark import enforcement actions

Food Safety Summit announces its conference schedule for May event

Organizers have revealed the schedule for the in-person 2022 Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, IL, May 9-12, 2022. The summit had gone to virtual presentations during the initial

By News Desk

/ 28 Dec 2021

Food Safety Summit announces its conference schedule for May event

EU expert network discusses microbial risks

Topics involving Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter were discussed at the latest meeting of a European network dedicated to microbial risk assessment. The Scientific Network on Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA

By News Desk

/ 28 Dec 2021

EU expert network discusses microbial risks

FSA considering advising end to Fukushima checks

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is proposing recommending a removal of import checks on products from Fukushima and nearby areas. The FSA is reviewing the controls on imports of food

By News Desk

/ 27 Dec 2021

FSA considering advising end to Fukushima checks

Seafood and tortilla companies 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

/ 27 Dec 2021

Seafood and tortilla companies warned about FDA violations

Source remains unknown in Australian Salmonella outbreak

Nearly 60 people fell ill in an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Australia in 2018 and 2019, but the source has not been found. The outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections

By News Desk

/ 27 Dec 2021

Source remains unknown in Australian Salmonella outbreak

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Cream puffs recalled at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, PriceRite locations because of metal fragments

Relish Foods recalls tuna steaks after consumer complaint and FDA testing find levels of histamines

Haifa Turbot Cold Smoked expands recall because of Listeria concerns

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

‘Jelly’ ice cubes could revolutionize cold storage and the safety of cold food

Trichinella reports in Europe climb again after record low in 2018

Issues with seafood, pesticide problems and undeclared colors spark import enforcement actions

Food Safety Summit announces its conference schedule for May event

EU expert network discusses microbial risks

FSA considering advising end to Fukushima checks

Seafood and tortilla companies warned about FDA violations

Source remains unknown in Australian Salmonella outbreak