Food Safety News (Page 179)

Restaurant closed because of norovirus outbreak

A restaurant in Tacoma, WA, has been temporarily closed because of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reported that the Harvest Buffet at 3121 S. 38th

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Restaurant closed because of norovirus outbreak

Minute Maid Lemonade recalled after being incorrectly labeled as Zero Sugar

Coca-Cola Consolidated LLC of Charlotte, NC, is recalling 13,152 cases of 12-can Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade cartons because of mislabeling. Cans of regular Minute Maid Lemonade were placed

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Minute Maid Lemonade recalled after being incorrectly labeled as Zero Sugar

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Officials in South Africa have urged action after the deaths of five children linked to eating food from local shops. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Sampling of vegan alternatives reveals good microbial compliance

Testing of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products in England has found the majority of them are safe from a microbial point of view. A study assessed the microbiological

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Oct 2024

Sampling of vegan alternatives reveals good microbial compliance

University of Georgia helps with testing of milk for bird flu; warns of dangers of raw milk

The Food and Drug Administration is partnering with the University of Georgia to test dairy supplies for avian influenza. “This virus and its spread are concerning,” said S. Mark Tompkins,

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

University of Georgia helps with testing of milk for bird flu; warns of dangers of raw milk

H5N1 bird flu continues to do its thing

There’s been no person-to-person spread, and the human health risk remains low, but some measures of the bird flu do keep creeping up, according to recent reports by the

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

— OPINION — While we wait for the three-judge appellate panel’s decisions in Stewart and Michael Parnell’s habeas corpus motions, there is something to discuss. In some side comments during

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Oct 2024

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Investigators are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool infections. The source of the pathogen has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration reports that three people have

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Oct 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Food agencies raise resource concerns in food standards report

According to a report by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a lack of resources and staff shortages continue to threaten food standards. The review analyzes

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Oct 2024

Food agencies raise resource concerns in food standards report

FAO and WHO update work on risks and benefits of eating fish

New scientific evidence has been assessed in a document looking at the pros and cons of fish consumption. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the

By News Desk

/ 10 Oct 2024

FAO and WHO update work on risks and benefits of eating fish

10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled after testing finds Listeria

BrucePac of Durant, OK, is recalling 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department

By News Desk

/ 9 Oct 2024

10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled after testing finds Listeria

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

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Restaurant closed because of norovirus outbreak

Minute Maid Lemonade recalled after being incorrectly labeled as Zero Sugar

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Sampling of vegan alternatives reveals good microbial compliance

University of Georgia helps with testing of milk for bird flu; warns of dangers of raw milk

H5N1 bird flu continues to do its thing

Appellate judges wonder why deaths couldn’t be talked about at the 2014 PCA criminal trial

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Food agencies raise resource concerns in food standards report

FAO and WHO update work on risks and benefits of eating fish

10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled after testing finds Listeria