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After U.S. recall, firm initiates nationwide Canadian recall of cat food because of Salmonella concerns

Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. is recalling certain cat food products in Canada because of possible Salmonella contamination, which can be dangerous to pets and people who handle the food.

By News Desk

/ 18 Jun 2021

After U.S. recall, firm initiates nationwide Canadian recall of cat food because of Salmonella concerns

Scientists find huge increase in drug-resistant Salmonella infections in U.S.

A group of researchers estimates that infections from antibiotic-resistant strains of non-typhoidal Salmonella have increased 40 percent, based on statistics from 2004-2008 compared with numbers from 2015-2016. “Clinically important resistance”

By News Desk

/ 18 Jun 2021

Scientists find huge increase in drug-resistant Salmonella infections in U.S.

Japanese media reporting hundreds sick; school lunch milk under investigation

Hundreds of people, mostly children, have been sickened in what officials believe is a foodborne outbreak in the city of Toyama, Japan. Multiple media outlets including nippon.com and Food

By News Desk

/ 18 Jun 2021

Japanese media reporting hundreds sick; school lunch milk under investigation

Rise in Campylobacter infections prompts raw milk warning from Idaho officials

Health officials in Idaho are seeing an increase of Campylobacter illnesses they say are often associated with unpasteurized, raw milk. Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a public notice reminding consumers

By News Desk

/ 17 Jun 2021

Rise in Campylobacter infections prompts raw milk warning from Idaho officials

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to raw milk cheese

Six people in Norway have fallen ill in recent months with the source of infection thought to be contaminated raw milk cheese from France. The foodborne outbreak was suspected to

By News Desk

/ 17 Jun 2021

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to raw milk cheese

Outbreak investigations ongoing; shrimp identified as likely source of Salmonella

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 investigations ongoing,

By News Desk

/ 17 Jun 2021

Outbreak investigations ongoing; shrimp identified as likely source of Salmonella

Ciguatera increase prompts alert in British Virgin Islands

Authorities in the British Virgin Islands have issued a warning after a surge in Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) within the past few weeks. Cases until the week of June 6

By News Desk

/ 16 Jun 2021

Ciguatera increase prompts alert in British Virgin Islands

Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled over Salmonella concerns

Phoenicia Group Inc. of Ottawa, Canada, is recalling Al-Rabih brand Tahini because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The Tahini

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2021

Designed By Nature recalls milk formulas because they are not for infants

Designed By Nature of California is recalling Goat’s Milk Powder, Cow’s Milk Powder and Base Milk Powder formulas because the labeling is not clear that the products are

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2021

Designed By Nature recalls milk formulas because they are not for infants

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Public health officials in Minnesota are urging the public, especially foodservice workers, to take precautions against norovirus because of a rise in infections in recent weeks. The Minnesota Department of

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2021

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Import alert modifications target honey, mahimahi, cheese, dried fruits, etc.

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

/ 15 Jun 2021

Import alert modifications target honey, mahimahi, cheese, dried fruits, etc.

WHO discussions of Asia Pacific, Africa and Americas show food safety roles

Regional WHO and FAO offices in Asia, the Americas and Africa highlighted their work on safe food to mark World Food Safety Day this past week. The Pan American Health

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2021

WHO discussions of Asia Pacific, Africa and Americas show food safety roles

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After U.S. recall, firm initiates nationwide Canadian recall of cat food because of Salmonella concerns

Scientists find huge increase in drug-resistant Salmonella infections in U.S.

Japanese media reporting hundreds sick; school lunch milk under investigation

Rise in Campylobacter infections prompts raw milk warning from Idaho officials

Norway links Salmonella outbreak to raw milk cheese

Outbreak investigations ongoing; shrimp identified as likely source of Salmonella

Ciguatera increase prompts alert in British Virgin Islands

Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled over Salmonella concerns

Designed By Nature recalls milk formulas because they are not for infants

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Import alert modifications target honey, mahimahi, cheese, dried fruits, etc.

WHO discussions of Asia Pacific, Africa and Americas show food safety roles