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FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Microbiological experts at the FSA assessed the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Nov 2023

FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota

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

/ 20 Nov 2023

FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study. An outbreak

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2023

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products under recall are sold under a variety

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2023

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products

Skyline Provisions Inc. of Harvey, IL, is recalling 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a foreign object, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

By News Desk

/ 19 Nov 2023

Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria has sparked a recall of whole, fresh peaches, plums and nectarines. The recall implicates 12 fresh fruits sold under at least three brands.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Nov 2023

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

EU Commission to renew glyphosate approval after vote deadlock

The European Commission is to renew the approval of glyphosate for another 10 years. Member states did not reach the required qualified majority to renew or reject the approval of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Nov 2023

EU Commission to renew glyphosate approval after vote deadlock

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past four days. The

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

State and federal officials in the United States and Canada are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupes. In the United States, 43 people have been confirmed as

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Dozens of additional pet food products now under recall for Salmonella contamination

TFP Nutrition has expanded a recall of its pet food to include 37 more products because of the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The company first announced a recall of other

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2023

Dozens of additional pet food products now under recall for Salmonella contamination

More cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella contamination

An Arizona company has expanded its recall of fresh cantaloupe to include more melons after testing has shown contamination with Salmonella. The Malichita brand cantaloupes were distributed in 11 states

By News Desk

/ 17 Nov 2023

More cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella contamination

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

High levels of an additive in tortillas have been identified as the likely cause of a significant outbreak in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Nov 2023

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

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FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters

FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota

Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

EU Commission to renew glyphosate approval after vote deadlock

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Dozens of additional pet food products now under recall for Salmonella contamination

More cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella contamination

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning