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Listeria contamination found in raw milk in New York; dairy closed by state

Unpasteurized, raw milk from Willow Marsh Farm in New York has been found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Listeria contamination found in raw milk in New York; dairy closed by state

Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since Jan. 10 because

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Two U.S. legislators have introduced a bill that would give the FDA the ability to collect microbial samples at feed lots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

Dr. Emilio Esteban is leaving the USDA to take a job with Mérieux NutriSciences as Chief Scientific Officer for its North America division and head of its Global Analytical Hub.

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

An agreement has been struck for Tiger Brands to compensate some of those seriously affected by the world’s largest Listeria outbreak in South Africa more than six years ago.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Feb 2025

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Chocolate pretzels have been recalled in several countries as the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. The alert was first raised at the end of

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

The alarm certainly sounded long and loud in 2022 when Abbott recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas after an FDA investigation found Cronobacter sakazakii in the powdered infant

By Chuck Jolley

/ 3 Feb 2025

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections. The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Feb 2025

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

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

By News Desk

/ 3 Feb 2025

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

D.J.’s Boudain LLC of Beaumont, TX, is recalling 17,720 pounds of boudain sausage link products that may be contaminated with foreign materials, the U.S. Department of

By News Desk

/ 2 Feb 2025

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

Publisher’s Platform: Tackling Listeria – A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply

— OPINION — Listeria monocytogenes, a potent and pathogenic bacterium, poses a persistent threat to our food supply and public health. Unlike many other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can thrive at refrigeration temperatures,

By Bill Marler

/ 2 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Tackling Listeria – A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Researchers have documented the first enteroinvasive E. coli outbreak in Thailand. An enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) outbreak affecting 154 people was identified among attendees at a wedding in Loei Province.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Feb 2025

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

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Listeria contamination found in raw milk in New York; dairy closed by state

Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

Tiger Brands offers compensation to patients with serious Listeria symptoms

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

Almost 9 tons of sausages recalled after consumers find foreign materials

Publisher’s Platform: Tackling Listeria – A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand