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President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Almost 900 foodborne disease incidents have been recorded, and 22 children have died across South Africa since September. President Cyril Ramaphosa said there had been 890 reported incidents of foodborne

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2024

President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Meal kits recalled because of Listeria concerns

The Kroger Co. is recalling Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry because meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

National Pasta Corp. is recalling M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

Nut Works Canada is recalling Nut Works brand raw whole pistachios because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by CFIA

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2024

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

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

/ 18 Nov 2024

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

The European Commission has reported on developments related to the food safety control systems of five potential European Union countries, including Ukraine and Turkey. As part of the Enlargement Package,

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2024

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence

Professors at Florida State University have been awarded grants to conduct research on projects involving food safety. The grants, totaling $300,000, were awarded by the USDA’s National Institute

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2024

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence

FDA doubles down on import enforcement for mycotoxins, heavy metals 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

/ 16 Nov 2024

FDA doubles down on import enforcement for mycotoxins, heavy metals and more

New E. coli outbreak associated with hamburgers from restaurants in Minnesota

Health officials are urging people to contact their health care provider if they ate a hamburger, especially if undercooked, at a table-service restaurant in Minnesota since Oct. 31 and

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2024

New E. coli outbreak associated with hamburgers from restaurants in Minnesota

E. coli cases quickly increase in outbreak associated with St. Louis County school

The patient count for an E. coli outbreak among students at a St. Louis County high school has jumped from 19 to 69 overnight. County health officials say the E.

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2024

E. coli cases quickly increase in outbreak associated with St. Louis County school

Clostridium perfringens behind illness at New Zealand University

Clostridium perfringens has been confirmed as the cause of more than 100 students falling ill at a university in New Zealand. Health New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2024

Clostridium perfringens behind illness at New Zealand University

Poultry injuries fall below food manufacturing levels

With line speeds and repetitive motions, employee safety concerns about poultry processing have taken place alongside food safety for the same businesses. It’s why a new report about those

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2024

Poultry injuries fall below food manufacturing levels

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President addresses food safety concerns in South Africa amid dramatic food safety situations

Meal kits recalled because of Listeria concerns

Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled in Canada because of metal pieces in product

Pistachios recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella

FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection

EU Commission reports on food safety in five countries

USDA approves grants for food safety research into artificial intelligence

FDA doubles down on import enforcement for mycotoxins, heavy metals and more

New E. coli outbreak associated with hamburgers from restaurants in Minnesota

E. coli cases quickly increase in outbreak associated with St. Louis County school

Clostridium perfringens behind illness at New Zealand University

Poultry injuries fall below food manufacturing levels