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FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

Federal officials have begun an onsite inspection of a company in Ecuador that exported cinnamon applesauce to the United States that was used in three brands of applesauce traced to

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Dec 2023

FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

FDA issues public warning about Red’s Best clams harvest from prohibited waters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers, not to sell, and to dispose of certain Red’s Best chopped clams.

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

FDA issues public warning about Red’s Best clams harvest from prohibited waters

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has been linked to at least 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Over 100 people were infected by Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC) and Enteropathogenic

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

Zambia has reported its largest anthrax outbreak for a decade, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As of late November 2023, 684 suspected cases and four deaths have been

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

The Avian influenza summer break is not only over, it has been smashed. In the past 30 days, the virus has spread to 106 commercial flocks in 23 states. And

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Dec 2023

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

High technology is the key to detecting foodborne outbreaks over space and time

Most people think of foodborne illness outbreaks as spanning a few days or weeks. But, with current technology, disease detectives can find patients of a single outbreak spread across several

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Dec 2023

High technology is the key to detecting foodborne outbreaks over space and time

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Even the petitioner, Dr. Jonathan Reisman of Philadelphia, acknowledged that his is an “unusual request.” It was 2023’s first petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Dec 2023

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

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

/ 11 Dec 2023

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Santé Publique France has published details on Campylobacter infections in 2022, including 60 outbreaks. Epidemiological surveillance findings are based on the National Reference Center (CNR) for Campylobacter and Helicobacter and

By News Desk

/ 10 Dec 2023

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Standards on the control of STEC, for water reuse and the use of remote audits were adopted at the latest Codex Alimentarius Commission session. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for zilpaterol

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Dec 2023

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning

Kopi Thyme Inc. is recalling six varieties of its sauces because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism poisoning. The recall was triggered by testing done by the

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2023

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning

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More cantaloupe linked to outbreak recalled in Canada; death toll increases to 8 in bi-national outbreak

FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

FDA issues public warning about Red’s Best clams harvest from prohibited waters

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

High technology is the key to detecting foodborne outbreaks over space and time

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning