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Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

A new study has identified poultry as the primary source of human Campylobacter infections in the United States, and there are significant concerns about increasing antibiotic resistance. Researchers from the

By News Desk

/ 27 Sep 2024

Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

Democrats call for Justice Department to investigate deadly Boar’s Head outbreak

United States Rep. Rosa DeLauro and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal today called on the USDA and the U.S. Department of Justice to hold Boar’s Head accountable for

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

The documentary “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary category. This recognition highlights the impact of the film, which made

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

U.S. Representative DeLauro introduces Toxic Free Food Act, closing GRAS loophole

Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, has introduced the Toxic Free Food Act, which would require the FDA to close the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) loophole and make chemical food additives

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

U.S. Representative DeLauro introduces Toxic Free Food Act, closing GRAS loophole

APHA reports role in E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has been involved in four E. coli outbreak investigations so far this year in the United Kingdom. A Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

APHA reports role in E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks

County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

Clark County (WA) Public Health is urging community members to only purchase food from permitted food carts, event vendors and restaurants. Permitted food establishments undergo routine inspections to ensure safe

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

Company recalls Answers pet food because of Listeria and Salmonella

Lysnt LLC has issued a recall of Answers pet food after initially refusing to do so despite FDA suggestions. The pet food has been found to be contaminated with Listeria

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Ireland and Canada have donated thousands to support food safety and agriculture trade efforts. Ireland’s donation of €200,000 ($223,000) will support Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, “Keeping Apples Safe in the Packinghouse,” which provides resources on commercial food processing best practices, regulations and related topics. The topic

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

County officials are now reporting that at least 31 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican restaurant in Valencia, CA. People who dined at Madre Oaxacan

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Spread’Em Kitchen Ltd. is recalling Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip because of mold. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2024

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria

A rare type of Salmonella has sickened 20 people in Denmark and 17 in Austria. Since July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) has recorded 20 cases of Salmonella Umbilo. There

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2024

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria

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Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

Democrats call for Justice Department to investigate deadly Boar’s Head outbreak

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

U.S. Representative DeLauro introduces Toxic Free Food Act, closing GRAS loophole

APHA reports role in E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks

County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

Company recalls Answers pet food because of Listeria and Salmonella

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria