Raw milk products are a safety concern for consumers, according to a recent study.
Cheese made with unpasteurized milk is a safety concern because of possible contamination with foodborne pathogens, the study by the U.S.
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Study compares raw milk Campylobacter cases to those from other sources
Researchers in New Zealand have compared cases of raw milk-associated campylobacteriosis with those who did not report drinking this product before illness.
Campylobacteriosis is the most common notifiable disease in New Zealand. While risk is
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FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products
A quarterly report from the FDA shows contamination in some domestic and imported herbs and guacamole.
Such special testing programs by the FDA are ongoing for a variety of foods, including romaine lettuce.
No conclusions
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Walmart, Aldi, others fail recall litmus test; Kroger, Target earn higher marks
Independent researchers say 22 out of the country’s top 26 grocery chains fail when it comes to warning the public about food recalls. Among those on the fail list are Walmart and Aldi.
Consumers have
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Scientists find cause for concern about hepatitis E in slaughterhouse pigs
Contaminated blood from slaughterhouse pigs infected with hepatitis E could be reaching the human food supply chain, according to researchers.
“. . . 40 percent of U.S. slaughterhouse pigs (sampled) were seropositive for HEV (hepatitis
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New bovine virus associated with human head colds and sinus infections gets into USA
Bovine Kobuvirus, a cattle virus first discovered in Japan in 2003, has arrived in the United States.
The arrival is reported in the medical journal, “Emerging Infectious Diseases.” Bovine Kobuvirus or BKV is from the
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K-State, Purdue scientists push the pathogen testing envelope
Researchers at two universities have made advancements in E. coli testing technology, with one of them having received a patent.
At Kansas State University a new digital approach to a tried and true testing method
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Researchers test method to remove Salmonella from eggshells
Researchers at a university in Australia have found a way to prevent salmonellosis affecting eggs through surface contamination.
Flinders University scientists developed a shell egg decontamination method that removed Salmonella Typhimurium from the outside of
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DG Sante finds ‘weak points’ in Greek Salmonella control
A low sampling frequency and Salmonella detection rate by food companies in Greece means contribution to a national control program is “practically ineffective,” according to DG Sante.
The unit responsible for the European Commission’s policies
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Lettuce research, pathogen control pursued on academic, industry fronts
On one hand, leafy greens growers, including romaine growers, are exploring food safety mitigation for lettuce and other greens grown in open fields. On the other hand, the USDA has given $2.7 million to Michigan
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Beach Beat: Food safety guinea pigs
Those folks at PBS have done it again. They’ve aired a provocative piece that will stun you. It’s about the man behind the so-called Poison Squad.
Sounds scary doesn’t it. It’s fascinating. You won’t be
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