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Publisher’s Platform: Why didn’t health department report deadly hepatitis A outbreak earlier?

– OPINION – Unanswered questions: * If the exposure at the restaurant occurred at the end of November 2021, why was the public not alerted until January 2022? * For those that became sick,

By Bill Marler

/ 22 Jan 2022

Publisher’s Platform: Why didn’t health department report deadly hepatitis A outbreak earlier?

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

The Food and Drug Administration has extended the previously announced temporary changes to its inspectional activities to ensure the safety of its employees and those of the firms it regulates.

By News Desk

/ 22 Jan 2022

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

Imported food and foodborne illness are among the top concerns for consumers, according to a survey in Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Adelaide to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Jan 2022

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

Dole reopens salad facilities linked to multi-year Listeria outbreak

Dole is reopening two salad production plants linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed at least two people. Dozens of packaged salad varieties sold under brands

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jan 2022

Dole reopens salad facilities linked to multi-year Listeria outbreak

Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed

Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway. Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure the parasitological safety of fresh berries. Blueberries,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Jan 2022

Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed

Education, food safety and issues

– OPINION – We need more than educationWe need pathogen controlHey Congress, we can’t do it aloneWith apologies to Pink Floyd The theater building at Texas A&M College had

By Carl Custer

/ 21 Jan 2022

Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal

Until now, when it came to raw milk, the state of Alaska was looking out for the public health of its residents. An easy to find fact sheet on the

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Jan 2022

Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal

French group to study bacteria in food factories

A unit has been created in France to gain a deeper insight into certain pathogens in food plants. The Actia Fastypers group was started by the French Ministry of Agriculture.

By News Desk

/ 21 Jan 2022

French group to study bacteria in food factories

Officials investigating third death in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurant

A third death is being investigated in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to an Italian restaurant in West Norriton, PA. Montgomery County public health officials say they have already confirmed

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2022

Officials investigating third death in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurant

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

– OPINION – North of Seattle In Snohomish County, WA, growth was enormous during the past three decades. Please don’t ask me to re-trace our steps, but back in the

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Jan 2022

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation

Spanish officials have said steps taken in response to more than a dozen Salmonella infections were “sufficient and proportionate” to protect public health. Two outbreaks affected 14 people at two

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jan 2022

Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation

FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad

The FDA has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to cut cantaloupe with the patient count standing at 65. The agency did not release any other information

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2022

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Publisher’s Platform: Why didn’t health department report deadly hepatitis A outbreak earlier?

FDA will continue scaled back inspections for foreign food through March

Foodborne illness and food imports among top concerns for Australians

Dole reopens salad facilities linked to multi-year Listeria outbreak

Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed

Education, food safety and issues

French group to study bacteria in food factories

Officials investigating third death in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurant

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation

FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad