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FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 5 Oct 2024

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Listeria infections identified in Canada have been traced to deli meat

Public health officials in Toronto have confirmed two patients with Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to deli meat. The sliced, ready-to-eat deli meats were sold by Summerhill Market, according to the

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2024

Listeria infections identified in Canada have been traced to deli meat

Sqwincher drink powder recalled because of metal in product

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. of Muscatine, IA, is recalling Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix powder because of potential foreign material in the product, specifically metal. According to the details published

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2024

Sqwincher drink powder recalled because of metal in product

Cape Verde officials respond to food poisoning claims

Authorities in Cape Verde have hit out at claims of mass food poisoning linked to the tourist destination, saying health and safety is an “absolute priority.” The General Inspectorate of

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2024

Cape Verde officials respond to food poisoning claims

Shigella outbreak traced to steakhouse

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of Shigella infections traced to a restaurant in Illinois. The LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, IL, has been closed in relation to the

By News Desk

/ 3 Oct 2024

Record low for EU suspected fraud alerts in August

Fraud and non-compliance issues discussed in August by European countries were at their lowest level since reporting began in early 2024. The number of food and other fraud suspicions raised

By News Desk

/ 3 Oct 2024

Record low for EU suspected fraud alerts in August

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet geckos

Canadian health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak associated with geckos. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has identified 25 patients. One person has died. Three people have required

By News Desk

/ 3 Oct 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet geckos

Salmonella infections traced to L.A. Mexican restaurant nearing 50; investigation ongoing

County health officials in Los Angeles say the number of patients in a Salmonella outbreak traced to a Mexican restaurant in Valencia continues to increase. According to the Los Angeles

By News Desk

/ 2 Oct 2024

Salmonella infections traced to L.A. Mexican restaurant nearing 50; investigation ongoing

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Ireland has reported the number of infections caused by major pathogens from April to June. Data comes from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) that includes

By News Desk

/ 2 Oct 2024

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Widespread flooding from Hurricane Helene has created numerous food safety problems. To ensure your family’s safety, use the following tips from the Food and Drug Administration. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News,click here)

By News Desk

/ 2 Oct 2024

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined for the first time in recent years. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data

By News Desk

/ 1 Oct 2024

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is recalling various brands of sausage products because of nitrile glove pieces in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were

By News Desk

/ 30 Sep 2024

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product

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FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Listeria infections identified in Canada have been traced to deli meat

Sqwincher drink powder recalled because of metal in product

Cape Verde officials respond to food poisoning claims

Shigella outbreak traced to steakhouse

Record low for EU suspected fraud alerts in August

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet geckos

Salmonella infections traced to L.A. Mexican restaurant nearing 50; investigation ongoing

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product