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FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

In recent days the Food and Drug Administration made public warning letters sent to owners of dairy and a feedlot, and producers of salsa and coconut products for violating federal

By News Desk

/ 5 Nov 2018

FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

Consumer complaints spur pet food recalls because of Vitamin D toxicity

Natural Life Pet Products and Nutrisca, both of Saint Louis, are recalling certain dry dog foods because of the excess levels of vitamin D. The voluntary recall was initiated after

By News Desk

/ 4 Nov 2018

Consumer complaints spur pet food recalls because of Vitamin D toxicity

Research shows STEC decline in Netherlands; report criteria likely a factor

Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) infections are at the lowest level since 2009, according to Dutch surveillance statistics. In 2017, 393 patients with STEC infection were reported, compared with

By News Desk

/ 2 Nov 2018

Research shows STEC decline in Netherlands; report criteria likely a factor

Prominent ND legislator, lobbyist dies of Vibriosis after eating raw oysters in NOLA

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) state director for North Dakota, former State Rep. Ann Kelsch, 58, died Tuesday in a New Orleans hospital. She was an apparent victim

By News Desk

/ 1 Nov 2018

Prominent ND legislator, lobbyist dies of Vibriosis after eating raw oysters in NOLA

Four sentenced after guilty pleas in fake holiday food poisoning claim

Four people have been sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years, after admitting to making a false holiday sickness claim. Michael Jameson, 43, Claire Weir, 35, Jane

By News Desk

/ 1 Nov 2018

Four sentenced after guilty pleas in fake holiday food poisoning claim

Consumer complaints of plastic, metal in corned beef at schools prompt recall

Following complaints from schools, Procesadora La Hacienda Inc. of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, is recalling 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) corned beef that may be contaminated with extraneous materials,

By News Desk

/ 1 Nov 2018

Consumer complaints of plastic, metal in corned beef at schools prompt recall

Don’t let your spooktacular event turn into a hobgoblins’ horror show

It’s not unusual for children to be warned against eating too much candy less they suffer a tummy ache. But tonight of all nights, adults and children need to

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2018

Don’t let your spooktacular event turn into a hobgoblins’ horror show

EU labs take part in Salmonella typing assessment; almost half use WGS

The first molecular-typing based cluster analyses at the European level has shown “very high performance,” according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The eighth external quality assessment

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2018

EU labs take part in Salmonella typing assessment; almost half use WGS

Fit & Active sandwiches recalled from Aldi stores for bacteria risk

Another company is recalling food because it contains ingredients supplied by McCain Foods USA, which has recalled all of the fruit and vegetable products made at its Colton, CA, facility

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2018

Fit & Active sandwiches recalled from Aldi stores for bacteria risk

Study identifies rate of outbreaks linked to produce in Brazil

Almost 3,000 people fell ill and nearly 350 were hospitalized in 30 produce-related outbreaks over a six-year period in Brazil, according to researchers. The study published in Food Quality

By News Desk

/ 30 Oct 2018

Study identifies rate of outbreaks linked to produce in Brazil

Frozen meat and poultry ravioli and blintzes recalled for misbranding and allergens

Somerset, NJ-based Red Square Foods Inc. Saturday recalled an undetermined amount of various frozen meat and poultry ravioli and blintzes products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the

By News Desk

/ 28 Oct 2018

Frozen meat and poultry ravioli and blintzes recalled for misbranding and allergens

Six arrested as meat network busted in Spain

Spanish authorities have dismantled an organization that distributed meat in poor conditions. The Guardia Civil and Dirección General de Salut Pública de la Conselleria de la Generalitat Valenciana operation led

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2018

Six arrested as meat network busted in Spain

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FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

Consumer complaints spur pet food recalls because of Vitamin D toxicity

Research shows STEC decline in Netherlands; report criteria likely a factor

Prominent ND legislator, lobbyist dies of Vibriosis after eating raw oysters in NOLA

Four sentenced after guilty pleas in fake holiday food poisoning claim

Consumer complaints of plastic, metal in corned beef at schools prompt recall

Don’t let your spooktacular event turn into a hobgoblins’ horror show

EU labs take part in Salmonella typing assessment; almost half use WGS

Fit & Active sandwiches recalled from Aldi stores for bacteria risk

Study identifies rate of outbreaks linked to produce in Brazil

Frozen meat and poultry ravioli and blintzes recalled for misbranding and allergens

Six arrested as meat network busted in Spain