UPDATE— A common grower with multiple romaine fields in California’s Salinas growing region is likely responsible for all three current E. coli O157: H7 outbreaks. That was the word
Testing has revealed that six men incarcerated at Nebraska’s Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) became infected with salmonella, on or around November 22, 2019. Others also became sick around the
An on-site audit team from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has found Spain’s food safety inspection system for raw and processed meat remains equivalent to that
Regulations aimed at modernizing protections against animal diseases and plant pests as well as improving food safety will apply beginning at the end of this week in Europe.
The United
Retailers in several states received cold smoked salmon that is now under recall because of positive test results for Listeria bacteria. Operations at the implicated production plant are suspended.
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An audit in the Czech Republic has found a significantly lower Salmonella detection rate in food company tests compared with official sampling of laying hens and broilers. Test results from
“widespread environmental contamination”
Can we dare mention water contamination, feedlots and dairy farms – well, cows generally?
A mind-spinning article landed in my inbox today – “Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Infections Associated
Florence, SC-based Ruiz Food Products Inc. has recalled approximately 55,013 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast burrito products containing eggs, sausage, and cheese that may be contaminated with
Subscription meal kits, mail order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience and can make for great holiday gifts. But, it’s important to make sure food safety is part of
There was a rise in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections in the Netherlands this past year, according to an annual report.
The State of Zoonoses 2018 report published by the
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
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