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Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

An infected food handler has been identified as the most likely source of an E. coli outbreak at an Illinois high school that saw 16 students sickened and two hospitalized.

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2023

Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Montana’s First Judicial District Court is being asked to review the state Legislature’s “Food Freedom” bills enacted in 2021 and 2023. The legislation is known as the “Montana

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Dec 2023

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Risks posed by ‘fragmented’ control system in Slovakia

An audit in Slovakia found that the current official food control system is only partially effective. Official controls in the food chain are fragmented, the competencies of supervisory authorities are

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Dec 2023

Risks posed by ‘fragmented’ control system in Slovakia

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

According to researchers, mandatory reporting of Listeria infections in Costa Rica would help improve knowledge of the pathogen in the country. Listeriosis is not a notifiable disease in the country,

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Flamaglo Foods Limited is recalling Yoso brand Unsweetened Coconut Plant-Based Yogurt because of microbial contamination, specifically mold. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

According to federal officials, a deadly outbreak of infections from Salmonella Thompson has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one person died and 80 were sickened

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

A federal court has enjoined a California company to stop manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). In a civil complaint

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

No spoon licking this holiday season: Baking safety tips

The holiday season often brings with it freshly baked cookies and cakes. However, amid the festive fun, it’s crucial to prioritize food safety in the kitchen to avoid potential

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

No spoon licking this holiday season: Baking safety tips

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

Olive oil featured heavily in a range of operations conducted in recent months by authorities in Portugal that also covered game meat, shellfish and supplements. Earlier this month, the Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Dec 2023

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable

Many consumer behaviors have remained the same, but concern about food prices has risen, according to an analysis of a multi-year survey. The report has findings from respondents in

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable

Gift baskets with Quaker Chewy Granola bars recalled over potential Salmonella contamination

Wine Country Gift Baskets / Houdini Inc. of Fullerton, CA is recalling all gift baskets produced with Quaker Chewy Granola bars. This recall comes after a recall by the Quaker Oats

By News Desk

/ 20 Dec 2023

Gift baskets with Quaker Chewy Granola bars recalled over potential Salmonella contamination

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

Federal officials are reporting that the patient count in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to imported cinnamon applesauce stands at more than 200, with all of those affected being

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Dec 2023

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

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Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Risks posed by ‘fragmented’ control system in Slovakia

Scientists look into Listeria risk in Costa Rica and Ecuador

Plant-based yogurt recalled in Canada over presence of mold

Deadly onion outbreak declared over; E. coli outbreak of unknown source has also ended

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

FSA survey finds most consumer views stable

Gift baskets with Quaker Chewy Granola bars recalled over potential Salmonella contamination

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce