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Sentencing for Rhode Island Beef and Veal defendant set for as early as July 26

Three years after the indictment of Rhode Island Beef and Veal, Michael A. Quattrucci will, in July, stand for sentencing after pleading guilty on two counts of defrauding customers. Quattrucci,

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jun 2023

Sentencing for Rhode Island Beef and Veal defendant set for as early as July 26

USDA and WFP share food safety thoughts

Codex standards play a vital role in ensuring food safety, according to the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety. José Emilio Esteban said standards set in Codex are science-

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jun 2023

The legal danger of southern hospitality — A Case Against Cutting Tomatoes at The Fayetteville Farmers Market

— OPINION — Editor’s note: This is part of a series of papers written by students in the Food Safety Litigation class taught by Professors Bill Marler and Denis Stearns in

By Guest Contributor

/ 12 Jun 2023

The legal danger of southern hospitality — A Case Against Cutting Tomatoes at The Fayetteville Farmers Market

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

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

/ 12 Jun 2023

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

New study raises concerns about safety of commonly used artificial sweetener

Researchers from North Carolina State University have recently conducted a study revealing the safety of sucralose. Sucralose is marketed under the brand name Splenda and is the nation’s leading

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Jun 2023

New study raises concerns about safety of commonly used artificial sweetener

Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product

The risk of foodborne botulism is still relevant when it comes to a traditional fish product in Norway, especially if it is homemade, according to scientists. A study assessed the

By News Desk

/ 11 Jun 2023

Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product

Illnesses prompt recall of frozen raspberries

The New Alasko company is recalling its frozen raspberries because of reports of people getting sick after eating them. According to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection

By News Desk

/ 10 Jun 2023

Illnesses prompt recall of frozen raspberries

Slush ice drinks linked to Illness in children

Excessive consumption of slush ice drinks over a short time period has been linked to two children falling sick in Scotland. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it was aware of

By News Desk

/ 10 Jun 2023

Slush ice drinks linked to Illness in children

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

Wawona Frozen Foods has just recalled some of its Organic DayBreak Blend frozen fruit because strawberries in it have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak. The California company distributed

By News Desk

/ 9 Jun 2023

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

21 tons of onion powder recalled because of Salmonella

Olam Food Ingredients, of Firebaugh, CA, is recalling 42,764 pounds of “Onion Powder Premium” because the product may contain Salmonella. According to the recall posted online by the FDA,

By News Desk

/ 9 Jun 2023

21 tons of onion powder recalled because of Salmonella

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

Researchers have found that tara flour was the culprit in an outbreak of hundreds of illnesses associated with Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek crumbles. The researchers from the University

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jun 2023

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

New approach needed to improve food safety in informal markets

Researchers have proposed a radical shift in how food safety is looked at in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). They said the top-down focus of efforts to build

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jun 2023

New approach needed to improve food safety in informal markets

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Sentencing for Rhode Island Beef and Veal defendant set for as early as July 26

USDA and WFP share food safety thoughts

The legal danger of southern hospitality — A Case Against Cutting Tomatoes at The Fayetteville Farmers Market

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

New study raises concerns about safety of commonly used artificial sweetener

Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product

Illnesses prompt recall of frozen raspberries

Slush ice drinks linked to Illness in children

More frozen organic Costco strawberries recalled in connection with outbreak of hepatitis A

21 tons of onion powder recalled because of Salmonella

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

New approach needed to improve food safety in informal markets