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U.S. officials say there’s nothing to suggest food or food packaging spread of COVID-19

There is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus

By News Desk

/ 22 Feb 2021

U.S. officials say there’s nothing to suggest food or food packaging spread of COVID-19

Three New Jersey food firms on notice from FDA because of 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

/ 22 Feb 2021

Three New Jersey food firms on notice from FDA because of import violations

Produce checks largely compliant in Czech Republic

Only 10 of almost 800 samples taken during food safety inspections were non-compliant, according to results published by the Ministry of Health in the Czech Republic. From August to October

By News Desk

/ 21 Feb 2021

Produce checks largely compliant in Czech Republic

Ineligible French company sent pork pâté to U.S.; nationwide recall now underway

AH Company International Distribution Inc. of a Garden Grove, CA, is recalling 30,000 pounds of pork pâté products that were imported from an ineligible establishment and distributed in the

By News Desk

/ 20 Feb 2021

Ineligible French company sent pork pâté to U.S.; nationwide recall now underway

Few details, no photos posted in recall notice for smoked fish

Aaron’s Gourmet Smoked Fish is issuing a voluntary recall of all smoked fish products because of the lack of licensure and regulatory oversight by the state agency. The products

By News Desk

/ 19 Feb 2021

Few details, no photos posted in recall notice for smoked fish

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

A non-profit group has added its voice to a chorus of growing safety concerns about the rise in businesses operating out of people’s homes. The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

By News Desk

/ 19 Feb 2021

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

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

/ 19 Feb 2021

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

Public health officials are reporting a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that is likely from the consumption of eggs. As of today, the outbreak has sickened more than 50 people in

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Right now, millions of Americans across the country are experiencing power outages and sub-freezing to sub-zero temperatures. For many in Southern states this is a new experience and the blackouts

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

National studies on foodborne diseases are needed to help a country set its food safety priorities, according to researchers. An international team said precise national estimates are essential to rank

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Advisory for an “extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi (Typhi) infection among U.S. residents without international travel that is

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2021

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States

Two sick in France because of Trichinella in wild boar meat

Two people have been diagnosed with trichinellosis after eating undercooked wild boar meat in France. The animal was killed during a hunt on Dec. 8, 2020, in the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2021

Two sick in France because of Trichinella in wild boar meat

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News Desk

U.S. officials say there’s nothing to suggest food or food packaging spread of COVID-19

Three New Jersey food firms on notice from FDA because of import violations

Produce checks largely compliant in Czech Republic

Ineligible French company sent pork pâté to U.S.; nationwide recall now underway

Few details, no photos posted in recall notice for smoked fish

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States

Two sick in France because of Trichinella in wild boar meat