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REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Editor’s note: On June 10 the FDA revised its alert to say that consumers should avoid and throw away only certain Private Selection brand frozen products containing blackberries. Initially

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2019

REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Whole Foods Market recalls pesto after consumer reports allergic reaction

A consumer has reported an allergic reaction to “made-in-house” pesto sauce sold in Whole Foods Market stores in North America. The grocery chain has recalled two products in

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2019

Whole Foods Market recalls pesto after consumer reports allergic reaction

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

A research team says there is little industry can do to combat bacterial contamination of raw wheat destined to become flour. They said for now, consumers can make the biggest

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2019

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Every minute 44 people fall sick from eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization. More than 23 million become ill and an estimated 4,700 die per year,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Jun 2019

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

The charitable group Food Safety Information Council has released a report card detailing Australia’s food safety record on the inauguration of World Food Safety Day. On the June 7

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2019

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

Public Health shuts down Burger Addict operations for lack of permits

The Burger Addict restaurant in Kirkland, WA, which has a permanent location at 12016 NE 85th St. and a mobile food trailer, saw both shut down on June 4 by

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Jun 2019

Public Health shuts down Burger Addict operations for lack of permits

Final rule for New Swine Inspection System could stall out in Congress

Change often comes slowly at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, but it’s not always the agency’s fault. This week produced one

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Jun 2019

Final rule for New Swine Inspection System could stall out in Congress

Ireland launches information campaign in time for first World Food Safety Day

Ireland has launched a food safety information campaign highlighting the collaboration required from farm to fork to protect food safety. It was unveiled ahead of the inaugural World Food Safety

By News Desk

/ 6 Jun 2019

Combination of diaper changing and food handling suspected in Salmonella outbreak at daycare center

County public health officials in Omaha, NE, have confirmed they are investigating a Salmonella outbreak at a daycare center, but they have not reported how many of the 100 children

By News Desk

/ 6 Jun 2019

Combination of diaper changing and food handling suspected in Salmonella outbreak at daycare center

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Four illnesses that are part of an E. coli outbreak in France linked to cheese made with unpasteurized, raw milk could have been caused by cross contamination, according to researchers.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Jun 2019

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

More than 20 people are part of a multi-country Listeria outbreak traced to fish and five have died since 2014. An outbreak assessment by the European Food Safety Authority

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Jun 2019

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

No cancer warnings required on coffee sold in California after all

California is officially taking a “Roseanne Roseannadanna” approach with a big “nevermind” about those cancer warnings that were supposed to go on coffee. Like burning toast, roasting coffee beans produces

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Jun 2019

No cancer warnings required on coffee sold in California after all

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REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Whole Foods Market recalls pesto after consumer reports allergic reaction

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

World Health Organization-Europe says foodborne illness figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

Australian efforts cited as first World Food Safety Day dawns Down Under

Public Health shuts down Burger Addict operations for lack of permits

Final rule for New Swine Inspection System could stall out in Congress

Ireland launches information campaign in time for first World Food Safety Day

Combination of diaper changing and food handling suspected in Salmonella outbreak at daycare center

Researchers point to role of cross contamination in raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Five dead from Listeria outbreak linked to fish

No cancer warnings required on coffee sold in California after all