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CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

Federal officials have announced that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to organic spinach is over. The implicated Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach had a best-by

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

New Zealand feels COVID-19 impact on foodborne infections

Most food related infections declined but a few stayed the same or went up, according to the recently released annual report on foodborne diseases in New Zealand covering 2020. New

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Jan 2022

New Zealand feels COVID-19 impact on foodborne infections

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Askov, MN-based Kettle River Products, has recalled 1,464 pounds of chicken alfredo pizza for misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

The Arkansas Department of Health is warning of possible hepatitis A exposures after an employee of Wendy’s at 721 North Arkansas, in Russellville tested positive for the virus. Anyone

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

WHO reports show food safety strategy progress

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published two reports from meetings of a group working on its revised food safety strategy. WHO’s food safety strategy for 2022 to 2030

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Jan 2022

WHO reports show food safety strategy progress

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

Climate change could have a big impact on the microbiological quality of raw milk in Europe, according to a study. While many organisms suffer from the increased temperatures of climate

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

The patient count continues to rise in an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Javiana. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration report that the outbreak has now sickened at least

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just more than $3.9 million, to help answer some of the industry’s most urgent

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2022

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

State officials are reporting a hepatitis A outbreak among patrons of an unnamed Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania. One death is being investigated as part of the outbreak. The Pennsylvania Department

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2022

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

UPDATE: On Jan. 6, 2022, the USDA announced the recall of 28,356 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2022

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight

The pandemic will no doubt net more headlines in 2022 than any other topic, but that doesn’t mean discussions and news coverage about food safety will fade away. Along

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jan 2022

The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight

Retailer’s Campylobacter results above FSA limit

Marks and Spencer has again recorded the highest Campylobacter in chicken results in updated quarterly figures from the United Kingdom. Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Jan 2022

Retailer’s Campylobacter results above FSA limit

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CDC declares outbreak traced to organic baby spinach ends with patients confirmed in 10 states

New Zealand feels COVID-19 impact on foodborne infections

Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding

Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some

WHO reports show food safety strategy progress

Study finds climate change could worsen microbial contamination of raw milk

FDA continues investigations into several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses

Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million

Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated

Consumer Reports issues alert on certain ground beef after finding E. coli O157:H7

The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight

Retailer’s Campylobacter results above FSA limit