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USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

A letter, sent last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack from major representatives of the U.S. dairy, turkey, and egg industries, may have had an impact. Vilsack has

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Aug 2024

USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

A dairy operation in Washington has recalled raw milk because of contamination with E. coli. Earlier this month raw milk from the same dairy was linked to Campylobacter jejuni infections.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Aug 2024

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

Over a year of repeated sanitation failures — totaling 69 violations — at Boar’s Head’s Virginia plant, appears to have fueled the ongoing Listeria outbreak that has sickened 57 people

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Aug 2024

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

Paneer recalled in Canada over bloating

Quality Cheese Inc. is recalling Chalo! brand Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese because of bloating, which could be indicative of microbial contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

Brazil nuts recalled over mold and yeast

Now Foods of Bloomingdale, IL, is recalling Now Real Foods Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts because of high mold, yeast, and total viable count in the product. According to

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

Brazil nuts recalled over mold and yeast

Kimchi recalled over high levels of yeast

JFC International Inc. is recalling certain J-Baket Brand Napa Kimchi because of high levels of yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product. According to the details published

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

Kimchi recalled over high levels of yeast

Dietary Guidelines add two meetings that might require finishing up on controversy

It looked like the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee might wrap up with one more meeting, but now it’s set for two. The United States Department of Health and

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Aug 2024

Dietary Guidelines add two meetings that might require finishing up on controversy

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

After receiving complaints from consumers who have become ill, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department in Phoenix, AZ, has begun legal action against food vendors who are operating without proper

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

Suspected fraud discussions up in Europe for July

Ethylene oxide, Sudan dyes, and products skipping border controls are examples of recent possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states. The number of food and other fraud

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

Suspected fraud discussions up in Europe for July

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported new cases and deaths associated with the ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. Since the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2024

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

Great Value Apple Juice recalled over high levels of arsenic

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is recalling 9,500 cases of Great Value; 8oz Apple Juice sold in packs of six because the product contains inorganic arsenic above the action level

By News Desk

/ 28 Aug 2024

Great Value Apple Juice recalled over high levels of arsenic

Regulating agricultural water quality

— OPINION — Editor’s note: This article was first published in The Regulatory Review and is reprinted here with permission. Foodborne illness caused by contaminated agricultural water is a significant problem.

By Timothy D. Lytton

/ 28 Aug 2024

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USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

Paneer recalled in Canada over bloating

Brazil nuts recalled over mold and yeast

Kimchi recalled over high levels of yeast

Dietary Guidelines add two meetings that might require finishing up on controversy

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

Suspected fraud discussions up in Europe for July

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

Great Value Apple Juice recalled over high levels of arsenic

Regulating agricultural water quality