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Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since Jan. 10 because

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Chocolate pretzels have been recalled in several countries as the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. The alert was first raised at the end of

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

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

/ 3 Feb 2025

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

D.J.’s Boudain LLC of Beaumont, TX, is recalling 17,720 pounds of boudain sausage link products that may be contaminated with foreign materials, the U.S. Department of

By News Desk

/ 2 Feb 2025

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

Gerber recalls teething sticks after consumer complaints of choking

Gerber Products Company is recalling and discontinuing all batches of edible Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks because of a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. The recall

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2025

Gerber recalls teething sticks after consumer complaints of choking

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled certain products of morbier cheese in British Columbia because of pathogenic E. coli contamination. Morbier, a semi-soft cows’ milk cheese, has been

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2025

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Almost 3 tons of pet food recalled after state test shows Salmonella contamination

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of their 2-pound log Natural Mix because of contamination with Salmonella. Lot number N25/12/31 is stamped in the clips

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2025

Almost 3 tons of pet food recalled after state test shows Salmonella contamination

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro 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

/ 1 Feb 2025

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro and more

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Police in Brazil have arrested four people for selling meat that was allegedly unfit for human consumption as it had come into contact with floodwater. Rio de Janeiro Civil Police

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

A bill in the Arkansas Legislature that would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk has been approved by a House committee. With the approval from the Agriculture, Forestry &

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

Food research projects earn support

More than 100 projects have received support as part of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) proof of concept competition. Each grant is worth €150,000 ($157,300) and helps

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe

Coca-Cola has recalled a variety of soft drinks from 10 countries because of chemical contamination. Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners said the recall was due to high levels of chlorate.

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

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Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

Gerber recalls teething sticks after consumer complaints of choking

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Almost 3 tons of pet food recalled after state test shows Salmonella contamination

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro and more

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

Food research projects earn support

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe