Mariano B. M. Ferraz has released a book, “Can you believe that? Myths and Truths about food: A critical review of myths found on social media, websites and fake-news around the internet.”
The author addresses
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Sobeys recalls bagged kale salad mix for risk of Listeria contamination
Sobeys Inc. is recalling some of its Compliments brand sweet kale bagged salad blend because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. No confirmed illnesses
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Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public
North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning.
The State Health Council, which includes two state senators, approved the proposed changes during a
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FDA says bakery hasn’t resolved live bugs on food; undeclared allergens also violate law
As part of its enforcements, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Business
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Group wants FDA to act against alleged illegal sales of Impossible Burgers
A non-profit consumer group is pushing for the FDA to push back on retail sales of raw “Impossible” burger products, saying the agency is erring on the side of big business rather than public
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Senator wants action now to resolve problems with baby, toddler foods
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants immediate action from the FDA to address toxic metals in baby food. He is also demanding the agency tell the public what it’s going to do about the food safety problem.
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Hunting season safety practices aren’t all about guns and arrows
With deer hunting season upon us there is an increase in the potential for foodborne illnesses. Field dressing, butchering, and handling of game meat all offer opportunity for pathogens wreak havoc.
Even if proper technique
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Alert warns public to avoid hummus amidst restaurant outbreak
State officials are warning the public against eating hummus from any Moby Dick House of Kabob location because a number of patrons who ate the spread have Salmonella infections.
In an alert today, the Maryland
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FDA shoots one across the bow of papaya industry; puts entire food industry on notice
Papayas got the most ink from the FDA, but an announcement about stepped up food safety measures for the fruit is actually an example of how the agency is pressing ahead on enforcement and prevention
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Researchers link outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella to beef, cheese
Serious problems with Salmonella Newport strains that have decreased susceptibility to azithromycin have been documented by scientists in a review of an outbreak involving beef from the United States and some raw milk cheeses made
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Paradise parasites — Challenges to controlling rat lungworm disease
Opinion
“Tropical parasites in our food? No way!” most Americans think.
It’s time to think again.
In May Hawaii’s Department of Health announced three more cases of rat lungworm in recent visitors. Already endemic in
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