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More than 20 products from hummus to juice to cheese and more recalled for Salmonella risk

Metro Ontario Inc. is recalling a broad range of Metro brand products from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. Few details are available, according to the Canadian government. “This

By News Desk

/ 29 Nov 2020

More than 20 products from hummus to juice to cheese and more recalled for Salmonella risk

Mostly children sick in French Salmonella outbreak

Mainly children are sick in a Salmonella outbreak in France linked to a type of dried sausage. There have been 26 cases of salmonellosis, 17 of which concern children, identified

By News Desk

/ 29 Nov 2020

Mostly children sick in French Salmonella outbreak

IAFP sets deadline for abstract, poster submissions for 2021 annual meeting

The International Association for Food Protection’s program committee is inviting members and other interested individuals to submit proposals for abstracts and posters for IAFP 2021 meeting. The submission deadline

By News Desk

/ 28 Nov 2020

IAFP sets deadline for abstract, poster submissions for 2021 annual meeting

Government finds danger of botulism in bottled beef, chicken sold by individual

Unlabeled bottled beef and chicken is being recalled because government tests showed a risk of the toxin that causes botulism poisoning. Produced by a man on Prince Edward Island in

By News Desk

/ 27 Nov 2020

Government finds danger of botulism in bottled beef, chicken sold by individual

Packaged baby spinach recalled because of threat of Salmonella

Vegpro International is recalling Fresh Attitude brand baby spinach from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. Vegpro distributed the recalled baby spinach in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and

By News Desk

/ 27 Nov 2020

Packaged baby spinach recalled because of threat of Salmonella

‘Ready-to-eat’ chicken may be undercooked; firm launches recall

A customer complaint about what appears to be undercooked chicken has prompted Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor to recall more than 1,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts. Undercooked chicken can

By News Desk

/ 26 Nov 2020

‘Ready-to-eat’ chicken may be undercooked; firm launches recall

Company recalls 8 brands of fresh, organic basil because of Cyclospora

A Virginia company is recalling fresh, imported, organic basil sold under eight brands because a state test showed positive results for the Cyclospora parasite. The FDA has not reported what

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2020

Company recalls 8 brands of fresh, organic basil because of Cyclospora

Routine testing spurs recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables in multiple states

Hy-Vee Inc. is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee “Short Cuts” vegetable mix products across its eight-state region after tests showed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. “The potential for contamination

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2020

Routine testing spurs recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables in multiple states

Almost 40 people now sick in mysterious E. coli outbreak; investigation ongoing

There are now 39 people confirmed sick in one of three mystery E. coli O157:H7outbreaks currently under investigation by federal agencies. Leafy greens are under particular scrutiny. Since the

By News Desk

/ 24 Nov 2020

Almost 40 people now sick in mysterious E. coli outbreak; investigation ongoing

More Miss Vickie’s Chips recalled because of glass pieces

Ottawa-based Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie’s brand Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of the possible presence of pieces of glass. This recall comes

By News Desk

/ 24 Nov 2020

More Miss Vickie’s Chips recalled because of glass pieces

IAFP opens nominations for 2021 awards

The International Association for Food Protection has opened nominations for its 2021 awards and travel grants. The deadline is Feb. 16, 2021. Officials from IAFP are scheduled to present the

By News Desk

/ 24 Nov 2020

Smoked beef pastrami recalled because of possible Listeria

Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling Compliments brand smoked beef pastrami from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was possibly distributed nationally, but distribution has been

By News Desk

/ 23 Nov 2020

Smoked beef pastrami recalled because of possible Listeria

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More than 20 products from hummus to juice to cheese and more recalled for Salmonella risk

Mostly children sick in French Salmonella outbreak

IAFP sets deadline for abstract, poster submissions for 2021 annual meeting

Government finds danger of botulism in bottled beef, chicken sold by individual

Packaged baby spinach recalled because of threat of Salmonella

‘Ready-to-eat’ chicken may be undercooked; firm launches recall

Company recalls 8 brands of fresh, organic basil because of Cyclospora

Routine testing spurs recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables in multiple states

Almost 40 people now sick in mysterious E. coli outbreak; investigation ongoing

More Miss Vickie’s Chips recalled because of glass pieces

IAFP opens nominations for 2021 awards

Smoked beef pastrami recalled because of possible Listeria