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Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Officials at Georgetown University are continuing to monitor a cluster of illnesses that include symptoms consistent with food poisoning. As of Sept. 24, the university was reporting illnesses of 62

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Sep 2021

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

California dairy ordered to recall raw milk for fourth time since 2019

For the fourth time since 2019 California health officials have ordered a recall of unpasteurized, raw milk sold by Valley Milk Simply Bottled. The California Department of Health reported illegal

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Sep 2021

California dairy ordered to recall raw milk for fourth time since 2019

Misbranding leads to recall of over 200,000 pounds of salad products

Ready Pac Foods Inc. of Swedesboro, NJ, and Jackson, GA, is recalling more than 222,000 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products with meat and poultry because the

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2021

Misbranding leads to recall of over 200,000 pounds of salad products

Source remains a mystery for the growing Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

In the 21 days since it was first reported, an investigation has not yet identified a food as the cause of a fast-growing outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections — at

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Sep 2021

Source remains a mystery for the growing Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

New cases of domestically acquired Cyclosporiasis were likely reported in September, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has not yet released a tally, It’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Sep 2021

2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat

The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation to increase USDA’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables, is being introduced in Congress to the industry’s delight by one of

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2021

Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat

U.S and EU ease Fukushima import rules

The United States and European Union have changed the rules around the import of food from areas near Fukushima in Japan. While the Food and Drug Administration has removed an

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Sep 2021

Investigations into Salmonella outbreaks advancing but no cause found yet

Two Salmonella outbreak investigations that have sickened a total of more than 200 people are picking up steam at the FDA. One has sickened at least 127 people with Salmonella

By News Desk

/ 23 Sep 2021

Investigations into Salmonella outbreaks advancing but no cause found yet

Salmonella reports in UK animals increase in 2020

Overall findings of Salmonella in livestock in the United Kingdom in 2020 went up, according to a report. Data covers Salmonella reports from livestock in England, Wales and Scotland collected

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Sep 2021

Salmonella reports in UK animals increase in 2020

Equitable Food Initiative highlights the role of farmworkers in food safety efforts

Food safety education month The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is celebrating National Food Safety Education Month by encouraging growers and agricultural associations to share their commitment to food safety. The

By News Desk

/ 23 Sep 2021

Equitable Food Initiative highlights the role of farmworkers in food safety efforts

Dutch emerging risk unit covered 20 topics in first year

Two issues have been sent for further investigation according to the first annual report from an emerging food safety risk unit in the Netherlands. Experts identified more than 20 areas

By News Desk

/ 23 Sep 2021

Dutch emerging risk unit covered 20 topics in first year

Georgetown University reports outbreak among students; source unknown

At least a dozen students at Georgetown University have reported being sick with symptoms that resemble foodborne illness and an official says they may be part of a nationwide outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Sep 2021

Georgetown University reports outbreak among students; source unknown

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Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

California dairy ordered to recall raw milk for fourth time since 2019

Misbranding leads to recall of over 200,000 pounds of salad products

Source remains a mystery for the growing Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat

U.S and EU ease Fukushima import rules

Investigations into Salmonella outbreaks advancing but no cause found yet

Salmonella reports in UK animals increase in 2020

Equitable Food Initiative highlights the role of farmworkers in food safety efforts

Dutch emerging risk unit covered 20 topics in first year

Georgetown University reports outbreak among students; source unknown