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More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

The patient count in a deadly outbreak traced to edibles continues to increase with 145 patients having developed symptoms since the previous update this past week. The Food and Drug

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Administration, three confirmed patients were present as of Aug. 21. An outbreak is

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Two letters, signed by representatives of differing communities, express dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s progress in fighting Avian flu and offer suggestions for improvement. One of the letters is

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Aug 2024

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

Researchers have provided details about one of the largest Cryptosporidium outbreaks in England in recent years. The outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum was associated with a multi-day lamb petting event in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Aug 2024

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the deadline for comments on a proposed rule preventing poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high

By News Desk

/ 21 Aug 2024

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

Tara flour among emerging issues discussed in Europe

Tara flour as a cause of illness and the relevance of Bacillus cytotoxicus as a foodborne pathogen are examples of emerging chemical risks discussed recently in Europe. It is thought

By News Desk

/ 21 Aug 2024

Tara flour among emerging issues discussed in Europe

Study shows Listeria is on the rise in Spain

The number of patients hospitalized with Listeria monocytogenes in Spain has increased significantly since 2000. Researchers said the findings should raise concerns about the health burden of listeriosis, especially in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Aug 2024

Study shows Listeria is on the rise in Spain

El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead

Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground

By News Desk

/ 20 Aug 2024

Former Ag Secretary Johanns predicts new Farm Bill isn’t likely to pass before the election

The former Governor of Nebraska, who served as Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush, is still making predictions. Mike Johanns does not think the prospects for a new

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Aug 2024

Former Ag Secretary Johanns predicts new Farm Bill isn’t likely to pass before the election

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet turtles has spread to half of the country

The CDC reports that an outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles has impacted 21 states and appears to be growing. The outbreak has already sickened 51 people with 23

By News Desk

/ 20 Aug 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet turtles has spread to half of the country

Researchers analyze the impact of the Ukraine war on foodborne pathogens

Scientists have found an increase in botulism and salmonellosis in Ukraine compared to before the invasion by Russia. To analyze the war’s effects on infectious disease epidemiology, researchers used

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Aug 2024

Researchers analyze the impact of the Ukraine war on foodborne pathogens

Warning issued after fake alcohol found in Scotland

Authorities in Scotland have warned consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit alcohol products. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and North Lanarkshire Council recently found 40 bottles of counterfeit vodka,

By News Desk

/ 20 Aug 2024

Warning issued after fake alcohol found in Scotland

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More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

Tara flour among emerging issues discussed in Europe

Study shows Listeria is on the rise in Spain

El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead

Former Ag Secretary Johanns predicts new Farm Bill isn’t likely to pass before the election

Salmonella outbreak traced to pet turtles has spread to half of the country

Researchers analyze the impact of the Ukraine war on foodborne pathogens

Warning issued after fake alcohol found in Scotland