Food Safety News (Page 161)

Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

A rise in Salmonella infections in Sweden has been linked to the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency of Sweden) said 92 people from 18 regions have

By News Desk

/ 26 Nov 2024

Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak deemed over

Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data showed that meats sliced at deli counters, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, were contaminated with Listeria and made people sick. Since the last update

By Bill Marler

/ 26 Nov 2024

Outbreak results reported at ECDC conference

Experts have shared findings from Cryptosporidium, Listeria, Trichinella, and Salmonella outbreaks at an event in Europe. Among presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) was

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Nov 2024

Outbreak results reported at ECDC conference

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, NC, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” treats for dogs because of potential Salmonella contamination. The potential for

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef tallow products that were illegally imported from Mexico and

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Grimmway Farms is recalling 365 Whole Foods Market brand organic carrots from the marketplace because of possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

A California dairy has recalled raw milk from retailers because it tested positive for bird flu. Raw Farm dairy, based in Fresno, recalled a certain lot of its unpasteurized milk

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Nov 2024

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

Letter to the Editor: Workplace injury numbers in poultry industry need closer look

— OPINION — As FSN noted recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that poultry slaughter plants had a huge and unprecedented reduction in the number of workers injured this year: the

By Guest Opinion

/ 24 Nov 2024

Letter to the Editor: Workplace injury numbers in poultry industry need closer look

Publisher’s Platform: Does it seem like the Wheels of the Food Safety Bus are coming off?

Damn, the last few months have been maddening, saddening and exhausting. What is going on? Yu Shang Food Listeria Outbreak As of November 22, 2024, 11 people infected with the

By Bill Marler

/ 23 Nov 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Does it seem like the Wheels of the Food Safety Bus are coming off?

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Sweden suspects sprouts in Salmonella investigation

Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak deemed over

Outbreak results reported at ECDC conference

South African foodborne illness spike declared a national disaster

Dog treats recalled after testing finds Salmonella

USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico

More carrots recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

USDA urges Thanksgiving food safety to prevent illness; thawing the bird may take longer than you think

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

Letter to the Editor: Workplace injury numbers in poultry industry need closer look

Publisher’s Platform: Does it seem like the Wheels of the Food Safety Bus are coming off?