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Publisher’s Platform: Administration puts clamps on foodborne illness outbreak announcements

— OPINION — Multiple federal health agencies have stopped releasing some key health information — including updates on some outbreak investigations — amid a department-wide communications “pause” ordered by the Trump administration, though many

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Jan 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Administration puts clamps on foodborne illness outbreak announcements

Norway reports largest outbreak in decades with 230 sick; sprouts blamed

Norway has reported its largest foodborne outbreak in almost 50 years with 230 people sick. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said 105 people are infected with Salmonella Newport

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Jan 2025

Norway reports largest outbreak in decades with 230 sick; sprouts blamed

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing its sampling plan and has published updates for the 2025 fiscal year. The plan is designed to leverage technological and

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2025

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Researcher gets $150,000 grant to use AI for Salmonella detection in onions

A researcher at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is working on using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the deadly pathogen Salmonella before it ever enters the food supply. Anas Alsobeh, assistant professor

By News Desk

/ 24 Jan 2025

Researcher gets $150,000 grant to use AI for Salmonella detection in onions

Mr. Bing Sriracha Chili Sauce recalled because of potential spoilage

Mr Bing Foods Inc. of New York, NY, is recalling Mr. Bing brand Sriracha Chili Sauce because the product may contain spoilage organisms. According to the details published online by

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

Mr. Bing Sriracha Chili Sauce recalled because of potential spoilage

Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix recalled in Wisconsin because of under-processing

River Valley Ranch Ltd of Burlington, WI, is recalling certain River Valley Ranch & Kitchens Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix because of under-processing. Under-processing may lead to Clostridium botulinum contamination. According

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix recalled in Wisconsin because of under-processing

Horizon Organic milk recalled because of potential for premature spoilage

Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC is recalling nearly 20,000 Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk 8 oz. 12 packs because the product has the potential for premature spoilage during shelf

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

Horizon Organic milk recalled because of potential for premature spoilage

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

In response to a report from the Government Accountability Office, the FDA says the biggest stumbling block to conducting inspections of food facilities is understaffing. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Jan 2025

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

Five charged after deadly Bongkrekic acid outbreak

Five people have been charged in relation to a fatal food poisoning outbreak that occurred last year in Taiwan. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office announced the charges after investigating the

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

Five charged after deadly Bongkrekic acid outbreak

Appeals court says Amos Miller can sell raw milk across state lines

An appeals court has ruled that Pennsylvania farmer Amos Miller can continue selling unpasteurized, raw milk outside of state lines. The ruling says the sales can continue while Pennsylvania pursues

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

Appeals court says Amos Miller can sell raw milk across state lines

Researchers work to develop faster, more accurate virus detection for produce

Researchers in Spain are working to develop faster, more accurate methods for detecting viruses like human norovirus and hepatitis A in fresh produce. The project, led by Dr. Susana Guix

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2025

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight

Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) once again highlighted what food safety advocates, public health organizations, and industry experts have known for years: the U.S. Department of

By Ilana Korchia

/ 22 Jan 2025

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight

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Publisher’s Platform: Administration puts clamps on foodborne illness outbreak announcements

Norway reports largest outbreak in decades with 230 sick; sprouts blamed

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Researcher gets $150,000 grant to use AI for Salmonella detection in onions

Mr. Bing Sriracha Chili Sauce recalled because of potential spoilage

Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix recalled in Wisconsin because of under-processing

Horizon Organic milk recalled because of potential for premature spoilage

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

Five charged after deadly Bongkrekic acid outbreak

Appeals court says Amos Miller can sell raw milk across state lines

Researchers work to develop faster, more accurate virus detection for produce

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight