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Investigators look for source in new E. coli outbreak; work continues on Cyclospora outbreaks

Public health officials have identified a new outbreak of 11 infections from E. Coli. Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are looking for the source of the E. Coli

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jul 2023

Investigators look for source in new E. coli outbreak; work continues on Cyclospora outbreaks

2022 Impact Report released by APHIS

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) reports on achievements for 2022, its 50th anniversary year. It was a year marked by the twin challenges of the

By News Desk

/ 13 Jul 2023

Scotland mulls pathogen action levels

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is considering introducing thresholds for action for some pathogens based on either a UK or Scottish approach. Using targets based on reported infections of key pathogens

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Jul 2023

FSA consults on enhanced powers for food crime unit

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a comment period on proposed additional powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU). The measures would allow food crime officers to be

By News Desk

/ 13 Jul 2023

FSA consults on enhanced powers for food crime unit

Mint recalled in Canada over E. coli

Green Garden is recalling its brand of Mint because of generic E. coli contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled product has been sold in Ontario, Quebec,

By News Desk

/ 12 Jul 2023

Beef should not be sold as ‘climate-friendly’ according to EWG petition

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has petitioned USDA to prohibit beef producers like Tyson Foods from claiming their “climate-friendly” products and to require independent verification of all climate claims

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jul 2023

Beef should not be sold as ‘climate-friendly’ according to EWG petition

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

— OPINION — Soft fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and berry blends play an important part of an overall healthy diet. While millions of servings are consumed safely every day, they continue

By Guest Contributor

/ 12 Jul 2023

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

Finland sees outbreaks rise, but related cases fall.

The number of outbreaks rose in Finland in 2022, but the number of people sick in them declined. A total of 55 foodborne epidemics were recorded in the national food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jul 2023

Finland sees outbreaks rise, but related cases fall.

Authorities crack down on fish fraud that caused illnesses

Italian authorities are investigating a case of fish fraud that led to several people suffering from histamine poisoning. Carabinieri NAS Bari was part of a team that carried out court

By News Desk

/ 12 Jul 2023

Authorities crack down on fish fraud that caused illnesses

Public health is losing out in annual state battles with raw milk

Mary McGonigle-Martin, a board member of the national food safety group STOP Foodborne Illness whose son became critically ill after drinking raw milk contaminated with E. coli in 2006,

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jul 2023

Public health is losing out in annual state battles with raw milk

Houston officials report outbreak caused by cyclospora parasite; source unknown.

Three public health agencies in and around Houston, TX, warn residents to look for infections from a foodborne parasite. The parasite, cyclospora, cannot be seen by the naked eye and

By News Desk

/ 11 Jul 2023

English Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Poland

A Salmonella outbreak in England that sickened more than 60 people earlier this year has been linked to eggs from Poland. Samples from patients are also similar to previously reported

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jul 2023

English Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Poland

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Investigators look for source in new E. coli outbreak; work continues on Cyclospora outbreaks

2022 Impact Report released by APHIS

Scotland mulls pathogen action levels

FSA consults on enhanced powers for food crime unit

Mint recalled in Canada over E. coli

Beef should not be sold as ‘climate-friendly’ according to EWG petition

Is mandatory testing the best approach for managing hepatitis A in berries?

Finland sees outbreaks rise, but related cases fall.

Authorities crack down on fish fraud that caused illnesses

Public health is losing out in annual state battles with raw milk

Houston officials report outbreak caused by cyclospora parasite; source unknown.

English Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Poland