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South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, NC, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” treats for dogs because of potential Salmonella contamination. The potential for

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef tallow products that were illegally imported from Mexico and

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Grimmway Farms is recalling 365 Whole Foods Market brand organic carrots from the marketplace because of possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

FDA steps up enforcement on cheese from France, cantaloupes from Mexico and more

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

/ 23 Nov 2024

FDA steps up enforcement on cheese from France, cantaloupes from Mexico and more

Company recalls 1 million pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because of Listeria contamination

Joseph Seviroli, LLC of Garden City, NY, is recalling 1,366,065 pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because it contains chicken contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details published

By News Desk

/ 22 Nov 2024

Company recalls 1 million pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because of Listeria contamination

Rep. DeLauro pitches the FDA about the benefits of human donor milk

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. D-CT, has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones urging him to increase public awareness of the

By News Desk

/ 22 Nov 2024

Rep. DeLauro pitches the FDA about the benefits of human donor milk

Cinnamon recalled because of excessive levels of lead

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA, is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder in 4-ounce bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Cinnamon recalled because of excessive levels of lead

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

F&S Fresh Foods of Sacramento, CA, is recalling Whole Foods Market organic carrot sticks and celery/carrot sticks in relation to an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak

A Spartanburg, SC, company is recalling ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in relation to a cluster of Listeria infections. The recall notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak

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South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

FDA steps up enforcement on cheese from France, cantaloupes from Mexico and more

Company recalls 1 million pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because of Listeria contamination

Rep. DeLauro pitches the FDA about the benefits of human donor milk

Cinnamon recalled because of excessive levels of lead

More carrot products recalled from Whole Foods because of possible link to outbreak

Yu Shang recalls ready-to-eat poultry and meat products in relation to Listeria outbreak