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Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

The Czech food agency has revealed findings from various inspections and controls in its annual report. In 2023, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) detected 4,192 non-compliant

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 May 2024

Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

The FDA is warning consumers against consuming Apricot Power products because of the presence of the toxic compound amygdalin, which can lead to cyanide poisoning. Following receipt of a complaint

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of Lots B231126, B240103, and B240214 of frozen, raw,

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, the widespread H5 bird flu remains a low health risk for humans. That assessment comes after a third

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 May 2024

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

Researchers from The Ohio State University have conducted a study on the attribution, burden and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The study,

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

Norway records show a drop in outbreaks for 2023

The number of outbreaks and people sick in them declined in Norway in 2023, but this past year saw the country record one of its most serious-ever E. coli outbreaks.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 May 2024

Norway records show a drop in outbreaks for 2023

Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

Lian Teng Produces Inc. is recalling Meta brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2024

Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Federal public health staff are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella illnesses. As yet the Food and Drug Administration has not identified a source of the pathogen. The FDA reports

By Coral Beach

/ 23 May 2024

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Crabmeat with Listeria continues to be a problem for Alabama seafood company

Just a year ago, U.S. District Judge Kristi K. DuBose signed an order stopping Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, from continuing in business. But this week, Food Safety News

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 May 2024

Crabmeat with Listeria continues to be a problem for Alabama seafood company

UK reports 90 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to melon

Researchers have revealed that almost 100 people fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe melon toward the end of 2023. In September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 May 2024

UK reports 90 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to melon

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

A study in Ireland has highlighted potential risks associated with using smart devices in the kitchen while cooking. The research examined hygiene habits when using a smartphone or tablet in

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2024

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about Salmonella during the Basil Outbreak

As of April 17, 2024, a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states – Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode

By Bill Marler

/ 22 May 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about Salmonella during the Basil Outbreak

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Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

Norway records show a drop in outbreaks for 2023

Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

UK reports 90 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to melon

Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about Salmonella during the Basil Outbreak