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Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods. The systematic review looked at 36 studies

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2023

Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

The number of sick people in an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupe is growing in Canada. There are now 164 laboratory confirmed patients, up from 129 patients reported

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2023

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

The FDA has warned about certain oysters harvested in Canada and sold in the United States because two people have become infected with Campylobacter jejuni. On Dec. 18, the Utah

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Energy drink products of various brands are being recalled from the marketplace over non-compliances related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling certain 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix because of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2023

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

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

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Scientists assess Salmonella risk from insects

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

FDA warns against eating or selling certain oysters because of infections

Energy drinks recalled in Canada over non-compliances related to caffeine and labeling

Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

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