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ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Portuguese authorities have cracked down on operators handling meat, eggs, wine, cheese and mollusks in various operations over recent months but have recently opted to go on strike. Earlier this

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because of potential elevated levels of lead. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by

By News Desk

/ 20 Nov 2024

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Non-pathogenic Listeria, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus have been detected in plant-based products tested in Switzerland. The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, assessed the microbiological quality and

By News Desk

/ 20 Nov 2024

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The individual is an employee at Beans &

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

Organic carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli concerns

Various brands of organic carrots are being recalled in Canada from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the U.

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

Organic carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli concerns

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Almost 900 foodborne disease incidents have been recorded, and 22 children have died across South Africa since September. President Cyril Ramaphosa said there had been 890 reported incidents of foodborne

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Meal kits recalled because of Listeria concerns

The Kroger Co. is recalling Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry because meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

National Pasta Corp. is recalling M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

Nut Works Canada is recalling Nut Works brand raw whole pistachios because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by CFIA

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

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

/ 18 Nov 2024

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

The European Commission has reported on developments related to the food safety control systems of five potential European Union countries, including Ukraine and Turkey. As part of the Enlargement Package,

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2024

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence

Professors at Florida State University have been awarded grants to conduct research on projects involving food safety. The grants, totaling $300,000, were awarded by the USDA’s National Institute

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2024

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence

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ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

Organic carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli concerns

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Meal kits recalled because of Listeria concerns

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence