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Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC has issued a recall for certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada, and distributed in the United States because of norovirus contamination. The recall was triggered

By News Desk

/ 27 Dec 2024

Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2024

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Nutrition research can be unreliable

— OPINION — These days there are so many nutrition studies being vomited out to the public by the media that it’s just too much to swallow. And that’s a

By Sydney Ross Singer

/ 27 Dec 2024

Codex backs traditional market and ciguatera documents

A global food standards setting agency has supported guidance on several topics to try and improve food safety, including traditional markets and ciguatera. The United Nations food standards body, the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Dec 2024

Codex backs traditional market and ciguatera documents

House cat dies after eating raw food contaminated with bird flu; recall initiated

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is alerting pet owners that samples of Northwest Naturals brand 2-pound Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food tested positive for a H5N1

By News Desk

/ 26 Dec 2024

House cat dies after eating raw food contaminated with bird flu; recall initiated

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

According to a new study from Stanford University, the influenza virus can remain infectious in raw milk stored at refrigeration temperatures for up to five days. The research, published Dec.

By Jonan Pilet

/ 26 Dec 2024

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

Norovirus and Yersinia added to list of reportable agents in England

Suspected or confirmed cases of Norovirus and Yersinia will soon have to be reported to government health officials by laboratories in England. The move is part of a decision to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Dec 2024

Norovirus and Yersinia added to list of reportable agents in England

It is time to hold the food industry to account for its role in the declining health of Americans

— OPINION — By Ron Erickson Recently, I visited the immense breakfast cereal aisle at my local supermarket. I was curious to learn from the labels of cereals marketed to children the

By Guest Contributor

/ 26 Dec 2024

It is time to hold the food industry to account for its role in the declining health of Americans

Publisher’s Platform: 2024 was a bad year for Food Safety – here is wishing us all a happier Food Safety New Year in 2025

1. Yu Shang Food, Inc. Ready to Eat Meat Listeria Outbreak: As of December 5, 2024, 19 people from eight states have been infected with the outbreak strains of Listeria.

By Bill Marler

/ 25 Dec 2024

Publisher’s Platform: 2024 was a bad year for Food Safety – here is wishing us all a happier Food Safety New Year in 2025

Use extra care when saving holiday leftovers

Holiday leftovers are often just as cherished as the main meal itself, but they must be handled with care to avoid foodborne illness. The USDA recommends refrigerating leftovers within two

By News Desk

/ 25 Dec 2024

Use extra care when saving holiday leftovers

Publisher’s Platform: Happy Holidays

I gave my staff the week off (you might have caught me answering phones) – it has been that kind of year. Here is wishing all of you peace and a

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Dec 2024

USDA looks for volunteers to fight Listeria

Recent history has seen Listeria monocytogenes in cheeses, peaches, ice cream, raw milk cheese, leafy greens, ham, taco kits, salad kits, and more products; and the government recognizes the problem.

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Dec 2024

USDA looks for volunteers to fight Listeria

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Oysters recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Nutrition research can be unreliable

Codex backs traditional market and ciguatera documents

House cat dies after eating raw food contaminated with bird flu; recall initiated

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

Norovirus and Yersinia added to list of reportable agents in England

It is time to hold the food industry to account for its role in the declining health of Americans

Publisher’s Platform: 2024 was a bad year for Food Safety – here is wishing us all a happier Food Safety New Year in 2025

Use extra care when saving holiday leftovers

Publisher’s Platform: Happy Holidays

USDA looks for volunteers to fight Listeria