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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services advises consumers not to eat certain Wilcox Ice Cream products produced by Wilcox Ice Cream in East Arlington, VT, because testing

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company of Oklahoma City, OK, is recalling freshcut cantaloupe products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Some of the freshcut cantaloupe products

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

Canadian officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people has been traced to raw pet food and possibly contact with cattle. The Public Health Agency of Canada just

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2023

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

Appellate attorney Amy Lee Copeland has provided the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit with Stewart Parnell’s Reply Brief. The reply is to the government’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Nov 2023

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

A pilot study in France has pointed to a significant under-reporting of shellfish-related foodborne outbreaks. The objectives of the research were to quantify and describe the health impact of shellfish-related

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

EU assesses fraud controls in member states

According to a new report, European countries are still facing several challenges around risk-based food fraud controls. Since 2019, member states must carry out risk-based controls to detect fraudulent and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Nov 2023

EU assesses fraud controls in member states

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, TX, is expanding its Oct. 30 recall to include additional pet food products with best-by dates before Oct 31, 2024, because of Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2023

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

A project commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed multiple examples of risky food safety practices in kitchens. Having insights into these behaviors and the factors that influence

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Nov 2023

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

Paraguay’s tiny but controversial re-entry to selling beef in the U.S. market

Paraguay is a small, landlocked country with far bigger neighbors in Argentina and Brazil. Over time, it evolved into one of South America’s best. The USDA will allow the

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Nov 2023

Paraguay’s tiny but controversial re-entry to selling beef in the U.S. market

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2023

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce

There are now almost two dozen children with reported adverse effects linked to applesauce pouches that have high levels of lead. The 22 children impacted live across 14 states, with

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2023

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce

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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

New Hampshire health officials warn against eating Wilcox ice cream because of Listeria

Oklahoma company recalls freshcut cantaloupe because of Salmonella

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

11th Circuit receives Parnell’s reply on his motion for an early release

The study supports the view that shellfish outbreaks are under-reported

EU assesses fraud controls in member states

Company posts expanded recall of pet food traced to outbreak of Salmonella in humans

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

Paraguay’s tiny but controversial re-entry to selling beef in the U.S. market

FDA steps up enforcement on imported shark fins, enoki mushrooms, canned food

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce