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FDA reports two of four outbreak investigations remain active

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

/ 15 Apr 2021

FDA reports two of four outbreak investigations remain active

Sweden reports histamine outbreak from imported fish

Almost 20 people have fallen ill in Sweden this month from histamine poisoning in fish from Vietnam. The foodborne outbreak at the beginning of April affected 19 people in Stockholm.

By News Desk

/ 15 Apr 2021

Sweden reports histamine outbreak from imported fish

Two jailed in Netherlands for roles in fipronil scandal

The main suspects in the 2017 fipronil in eggs scandal have been sentenced to a year in prison by a Dutch court. Managers of Chickfriend and Chickclean were given 12

By News Desk

/ 14 Apr 2021

Two jailed in Netherlands for roles in fipronil scandal

COVID-19 measures likely led to foodborne disease decline in Spain

Social distancing to combat COVID-19 has led to a decrease in foodborne infections in Spain, according to researchers. Data from the Epidemiological Surveillance Network in Madrid covering January 2020 to

By News Desk

/ 13 Apr 2021

COVID-19 measures likely led to foodborne disease decline in Spain

Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling certain Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food because of potential salmonella contamination, which can be dangerous to pets and people who handle

By News Desk

/ 12 Apr 2021

Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

FDA warns Bronx food firm about import 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

/ 12 Apr 2021

FDA warns Bronx food firm about import violations

FSIS issues Public Health Alert for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar illness

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) late Saturday issued a public health alert for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products,

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2021

FSIS issues Public Health Alert for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar illness

Deaths in Dominican Republic linked to tainted alcohol

More than 25 people have died in the Dominican Republic after drinking adulterated alcohol, according to authorities. The Ministry of Public Health reported 26 deaths and more than 80 people

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2021

Deaths in Dominican Republic linked to tainted alcohol

FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

Janet Woodcock, the acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Susan T. Mayne, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Thursday announced Closer to Zero, a

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2021

FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

FDA continues outbreak investigations linked to soft cheese, bottled water

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams so far this year. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2021

FDA continues outbreak investigations linked to soft cheese, bottled water

Study finds differences in domestic food prep practices

Researchers have studied the relationship between consumer practices, kitchens, and the risk of cross-contamination with pathogens in Europe. Participants from 87 households in six European countries were observed and interviewed

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2021

Study finds differences in domestic food prep practices

Food Safety Summit 2021-South Africa scheduled for June 8-9

Registrations for the second annual Food Safety Summit South Africa, set for June 8-9, are open and an invitation is extended to all food safety professionals to join the virtual

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2021

Food Safety Summit 2021-South Africa scheduled for June 8-9

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FDA reports two of four outbreak investigations remain active

Sweden reports histamine outbreak from imported fish

Two jailed in Netherlands for roles in fipronil scandal

COVID-19 measures likely led to foodborne disease decline in Spain

Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

FDA warns Bronx food firm about import violations

FSIS issues Public Health Alert for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar illness

Deaths in Dominican Republic linked to tainted alcohol

FDA announces ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements eaten by babies and young children

FDA continues outbreak investigations linked to soft cheese, bottled water

Study finds differences in domestic food prep practices

Food Safety Summit 2021-South Africa scheduled for June 8-9