Food Safety News (Page 196)

Wiers Farm Inc. expands recall of produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Shop N Save, and more over Listeria concerns

Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation

By News Desk

/ 24 Jul 2024

Wiers Farm Inc. expands recall of produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Shop N Save, and more over Listeria concerns

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, have

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Another person has died in the outbreak of illnesses tied to Diamond Shruumz edibles, which are sold nationwide. As of July 22, 2024, a total of 74 illnesses had been

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

The best sign that post-pandemic normalcy is back at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is that everybody is again getting their meeting times. That means that Dr. Emilio

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Jul 2024

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

Vibrio in seafood likely to increase due to climate change

Scientists have warned that the prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase because of climate change. An assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) anticipated that the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Jul 2024

Vibrio in seafood likely to increase due to climate change

Norway links Salmonella cases to animal contact

Authorities in Norway are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to contact with birds and cats. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said it has seen an increase in the

By News Desk

/ 24 Jul 2024

Norway links Salmonella cases to animal contact

Walnuts recalled after product sampling finds Listeria

Stutz Packing Company of Indio, CA is recalling 1-pound packages of Shelled Walnuts because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was the result of routine sampling which revealed that

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2024

Walnuts recalled after product sampling finds Listeria

A Trump win won’t bring Sonny Perdue back to USDA

If Donald Trump does win back the Presidency, it’s unlikely that Sonny Perdue will make a repeat performance as Secretary of Agriculture, Feedstuff Daily is reporting. Perdue says he

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Jul 2024

A Trump win won’t bring Sonny Perdue back to USDA

Iceland warned about the set-up of an official controls system

Iceland has been sanctioned for its system for official controls on food, feed, and veterinary affairs. Iceland is part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Jul 2024

Iceland warned about the set-up of an official controls system

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

Food safety expert Nuno F. Soares has released a new book titled “How to Sell Food Safety: The 3 ½ Steps That Will Massively Increase Your Chances of Being Heard.” The

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2024

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Researchers from the Netherlands are part of a team studying pathogens in plant-based products. Scientists will genetically characterize pathogenic bacteria in plant-based products and map their growth and behavior. The

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2024

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Baby food sold nationwide in Canada recalled after testing finds Cronobacter

Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal because of possible Cronobacter contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food

By News Desk

/ 22 Jul 2024

Baby food sold nationwide in Canada recalled after testing finds Cronobacter

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Wiers Farm Inc. expands recall of produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Shop N Save, and more over Listeria concerns

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

Vibrio in seafood likely to increase due to climate change

Norway links Salmonella cases to animal contact

Walnuts recalled after product sampling finds Listeria

A Trump win won’t bring Sonny Perdue back to USDA

Iceland warned about the set-up of an official controls system

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Baby food sold nationwide in Canada recalled after testing finds Cronobacter