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USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

The USDA is planning to reduce some Salmonella testing for poultry products for the coming fiscal year, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. In a 33-page sampling

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2024

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Germany hit hardest in multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Germany has been hit hardest in a multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to rocket from Italy. As of late September, there are 98 cases in Germany. The Robert Koch Institut

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Oct 2024

Germany hit hardest in multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Time runs out for the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is kaput. Congress has failed to extend or replace the 2018 Farm Bill by the Sept. 30 deadline, meaning it has expired. Officially known as the Agriculture

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Oct 2024

Salmonella continues to be a big problem

Recalling that some papers mention that Salmonella is a hazard that should be addressed, I peeked in my preharvest folder for quotes. Here are some from 2024. Salmonella, a Gram-

By Carl Custer

/ 2 Oct 2024

Salmonella continues to be a big problem

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Ireland has reported the number of infections caused by major pathogens from April to June. Data comes from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) that includes

By News Desk

/ 2 Oct 2024

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Widespread flooding from Hurricane Helene has created numerous food safety problems. To ensure your family’s safety, use the following tips from the Food and Drug Administration. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News,click here)

By News Desk

/ 2 Oct 2024

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Letter from the Editor: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ may be catching on

I am hearing about some strange happenings in our nation’s capital. Bipartisan meetings are being held with witnesses that everybody agrees on, without any rancor. An important subject is

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Oct 2024

Letter from the Editor: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ may be catching on

Fatal Swiss Listeria outbreak linked to baker’s yeast

A major Listeria outbreak in Switzerland has sickened more than 30 since 2022 and seven people have died. The first case was reported in April 2022, and the outbreak peak

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Oct 2024

Fatal Swiss Listeria outbreak linked to baker’s yeast

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined for the first time in recent years. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected

By News Desk

/ 1 Oct 2024

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from the USDA and Boar’s Head company officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2024

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is recalling various brands of sausage products because of nitrile glove pieces in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were

By News Desk

/ 30 Sep 2024

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product

EU Commission shares findings from official controls

An analysis by the European Commission has found national authorities are largely doing enough to ensure companies are complying with the rules, but there are areas for improvement. A report

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Sep 2024

EU Commission shares findings from official controls

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USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Germany hit hardest in multi-country Salmonella outbreak

Time runs out for the Farm Bill

Salmonella continues to be a big problem

Ireland shares the latest pathogen statistics

Flooding causes major food safety problems

Letter from the Editor: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ may be catching on

Fatal Swiss Listeria outbreak linked to baker’s yeast

Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

Sausage products recalled in Canada because of glove pieces in product

EU Commission shares findings from official controls