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Couscous recalled in Canada because of insects

AGT Clic Foods Inc. is recalling Clic brand Jerusalem Couscous because of the presence of insects. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in

By News Desk

/ 28 Oct 2024

Couscous recalled in Canada because of insects

Belgian control finds labeling violations

The Belgian food agency has found problems with food labels in more than half of inspections during an operation across the country. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the

By News Desk

/ 28 Oct 2024

Belgian control finds labeling violations

FDA warnings target food producers for major safety lapses in oat milk, noodles and papayas

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

/ 28 Oct 2024

FDA warnings target food producers for major safety lapses in oat milk, noodles and papayas

FDA increases import restrictions for illegal colors, misbranding 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

/ 26 Oct 2024

FDA increases import restrictions for illegal colors, misbranding and more

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon recalled because of potential Listeria contamination

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. is recalling certain packages of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon sold at Costco because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were sold at Costco stores

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2024

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon recalled because of potential Listeria contamination

E. coli outbreak sickens kids in Iceland

Ten children in Iceland have been infected with a type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Affected children are from the Mánagarð kindergarten in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík. More

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2024

E. coli outbreak sickens kids in Iceland

USDA issues public alert for meat and poultry products illegally imported from Myanmar

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2024

USDA issues public alert for meat and poultry products illegally imported from Myanmar

TreeHouse Foods expands waffle and pancake recall following additional testing

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has expanded its frozen waffle recall to include all products manufactured at one facility and still within their shelf-life. The recall is expanded to include frozen toaster

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2024

TreeHouse Foods expands waffle and pancake recall following additional testing

Laser tech is the latest option for avian flu defense for Minnesota poultry farmers

Laser technology for avian flu prevention is being offered to Minnesota poultry farmers under a grant program that’s available until Oct. 31. The Bird Control Group is behind the

By News Desk

/ 24 Oct 2024

Laser tech is the latest option for avian flu defense for Minnesota poultry farmers

Food safety investigation into Listeria in frozen waffles and pancakes leads to expanded recall

Treehouse Foods has updated its Oct. 21 recall of various brands of frozen waffles and pancakes to include additional products. The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2024

Food safety investigation into Listeria in frozen waffles and pancakes leads to expanded recall

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

County public health inspectors believe an employee’s meal is responsible for four dozen illnesses at a state complex in Jessup, MD. According to spokeswoman Samantha Stanton, the Howard County

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2024

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

Irish Seafood Agency Reveals Major Incidents in 2023

An Irish agency responsible for seafood safety has published its annual report, revealing the number of food safety incidents investigated in 2023. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) was involved in

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2024

Irish Seafood Agency Reveals Major Incidents in 2023

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Couscous recalled in Canada because of insects

Belgian control finds labeling violations

FDA warnings target food producers for major safety lapses in oat milk, noodles and papayas

FDA increases import restrictions for illegal colors, misbranding and more

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon recalled because of potential Listeria contamination

E. coli outbreak sickens kids in Iceland

USDA issues public alert for meat and poultry products illegally imported from Myanmar

TreeHouse Foods expands waffle and pancake recall following additional testing

Laser tech is the latest option for avian flu defense for Minnesota poultry farmers

Food safety investigation into Listeria in frozen waffles and pancakes leads to expanded recall

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

Irish Seafood Agency Reveals Major Incidents in 2023