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Coronavirus meat shortages were avoided as production slips but didn’t fall all that much

Livestock and poultry production in the United States held up after the Defense Production Act put USDA in charge of making sure meat processors kept operating but in compliance with

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Aug 2020

Coronavirus meat shortages were avoided as production slips but didn’t fall all that much

Auditors find overdue inspections and poor recordkeeping

An audit report in an Australian state has found many inspections of food businesses were overdue, recordkeeping was poor, and follow-up and enforcement were not always completed or consistent.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Aug 2020

Auditors find overdue inspections and poor recordkeeping

Parasite striking Texas with both in-state and national outbreaks

Texas has two.Texas is one of 28 states and New York City that is part of the “domestically-acquired” Cyclosporiasis outbreak being experienced nationally. And, according to Austin Public

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2020

Parasite striking Texas with both in-state and national outbreaks

Apricot kernels recalled in New Zealand due to poisoning risk

Raw apricot kernels are being recalled in New Zealand after three people needed hospital treatment. They were sold by Christchurch business Ethnic Market in Linwood. Sale of raw apricot kernels

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2020

Apricot kernels recalled in New Zealand due to poisoning risk

USDA world food security report measures the damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) is out with its annual International Food Security Assessment, and it isn’t pretty. And the reason things have gotten worse is the worldwide

By News Desk

/ 11 Aug 2020

USDA world food security report measures the damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Three of four UK Listeria outbreaks unsolved in 2018

The source of infection was not found for three of four Listeria outbreaks in England in 2018. The one which was solved was an international outbreak that involved 12 cases

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Aug 2020

Three of four UK Listeria outbreaks unsolved in 2018

Researchers assess raw milk quality in England

Public Health England researchers have looked at the microbiological quality of raw drinking milk and unpasteurized dairy products over a six-year period. Findings highlight the public health risk associated

By News Desk

/ 11 Aug 2020

Researchers assess raw milk quality in England

100 tons of misbranded meat and poultry products recalled over long list of undeclared allergens

Mr. Wok Foods Inc .in Las Vegas late Monday recalled approximately 200,000 pounds of meat and poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S.

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2020

100 tons of misbranded meat and poultry products recalled over long list of undeclared allergens

Freshouse/Wegmans recalls of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes, and Red B Potatoes

Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC, a supplier of Wegmans Food Markets, has since Sunday been recalling specific production lots, brands and weights of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes,

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2020

Freshouse/Wegmans recalls of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes, and Red B Potatoes

APHIS lists pests, diseases that pose high risk to U.S. agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on its proposed list of pests and diseases of concern that are likely

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2020

APHIS lists pests, diseases that pose high risk to U.S. agriculture

The state of Food Safety News

Food Safety News was founded in 2009 by the world-recognized food safety expert, attorney Bill Marler. Since then, FSN has grown into a leading outlet for news about all

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2020

Three Californian firms are given warnings because of lack of FSVPs

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

/ 10 Aug 2020

Three Californian firms are given warnings because of lack of FSVPs

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Coronavirus meat shortages were avoided as production slips but didn’t fall all that much

Auditors find overdue inspections and poor recordkeeping

Parasite striking Texas with both in-state and national outbreaks

Apricot kernels recalled in New Zealand due to poisoning risk

USDA world food security report measures the damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Three of four UK Listeria outbreaks unsolved in 2018

Researchers assess raw milk quality in England

100 tons of misbranded meat and poultry products recalled over long list of undeclared allergens

Freshouse/Wegmans recalls of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes, and Red B Potatoes

APHIS lists pests, diseases that pose high risk to U.S. agriculture

The state of Food Safety News

Three Californian firms are given warnings because of lack of FSVPs