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Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

Pathogens in raw milk, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were discussed at the annual meeting of a European microbial risk assessment network. A total of 25 European Union countries as well

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2020

Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

FiveStar Gourmet Foods is recalling two fresh produce snack products, MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed Meijer supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana,

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

A Florida company is recalling string cheese after state officials reported positive test results for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Limena LLC of Palm Springs, FL, reported shipping the implicated cheese

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

Meijer is recalling frozen hard boiled egg products used on salad bars at two stores because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The stores with the salad bars are located in

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing facility

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

/ 2 Jan 2020

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing facility

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections

Brazil is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on corrective actions the South American country must take to keep its food

By News Desk

/ 31 Dec 2019

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections

South African Listeria outbreak impacted food choices of students

The Listeria outbreak linked to a brand of polony in South Africa had a negative impact on student’s consumption patterns of cold meat, according to researchers. The study analyzed

By News Desk

/ 31 Dec 2019

South African Listeria outbreak impacted food choices of students

Minnesota company recalls salads because of undeclared allergen

J&J Distributing of St. Paul, MN, is recalling 136 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S.

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2019

Minnesota company recalls salads because of undeclared allergen

Ramen noodles recalled because of eggs traced to Listeria outbreak

Veggie Noodle Co. LLC is recalling Cece’s Veggie Co. brand “Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth.” The product is sold at retail stores nationwide. The recall was initiated because

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2019

Ramen noodles recalled because of eggs traced to Listeria outbreak

Korea’s food safety regulations for poultry found equivalent to U.S.

Su Jin Kong, the imported food policy director for the Republic of Korea, learned on Dec.16 that his country’s regulation for processed poultry products continues to be equivalent

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2019

Korea’s food safety regulations for poultry found equivalent to U.S.

New Year’s Eve party and buffet safety tips from the USDA, FDA

A popular way to celebrate New Year’s Eve is to invite friends and family to a buffet. However, this type of menu, where foods are left out for long

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2019

New Year’s Eve party and buffet safety tips from the USDA, FDA

Import alerts include frog legs, pig ears, seafood

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

/ 29 Dec 2019

Import alerts include frog legs, pig ears, seafood

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Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing facility

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections

South African Listeria outbreak impacted food choices of students

Minnesota company recalls salads because of undeclared allergen

Ramen noodles recalled because of eggs traced to Listeria outbreak

Korea’s food safety regulations for poultry found equivalent to U.S.

New Year’s Eve party and buffet safety tips from the USDA, FDA

Import alerts include frog legs, pig ears, seafood