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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

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

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

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

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

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Fabalish Inc. of Carlstadt, NJ, is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, which is associated with an outbreak. This recall is

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

Wolverine Packing Co. of Detroit, MI, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S.

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Portuguese authorities have cracked down on operators handling meat, eggs, wine, cheese and mollusks in various operations over recent months but have recently opted to go on strike. Earlier this

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2024

ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because of potential elevated levels of lead. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by

By News Desk

/ 20 Nov 2024

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Non-pathogenic Listeria, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus have been detected in plant-based products tested in Switzerland. The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, assessed the microbiological

By News Desk

/ 20 Nov 2024

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The individual is an employee at Beans &

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

Organic carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli concerns

Various brands of organic carrots are being recalled in Canada from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the U.

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

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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

Falafel bites recalled because of deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms carrots

Ground beef recalled nationwide after testing finds E. coli linked to illnesses

FDA wants to know what you know about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in seafood

ASAE conducts food control operations; staff vote to strike

Cinnamon powder recalled after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Scientists assess the quality of plant-based products in Switzerland

Milwaukee Health Department offering hepatitis A vaccines after restaurant worker tests positive for the virus

Organic carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli concerns