In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety.
“In the U.S. there have been four HAV
Continue Reading FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been given a grant to create an international food safety forum.
The almost AU $500,000 (U.S. $363,000) award was announced by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and
Continue Reading FSANZ gets grant for food safety forum; consults on produce rules
A French agency has warned people of the risks of eating berries or leaves from decorative plants.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) seasonal message focused on holly, mistletoe
Continue Reading Health officials warn of seasonal poisoning risk from certain plants
European officials have evaluated the way the United States controls microbiological contamination in food of non-animal origin that is destined for Europe.
The review by DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for food safety and
Continue Reading EU audits U.S. controls to ensure safety of food of non-animal origin
Authorities in Australia are calling for comments on a plan to develop a primary production and processing standard for high-risk horticulture.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s proposal will consider the development of a primary
Continue Reading FSANZ wants comments on planned produce rules
The patient count in a multi-state hepatitis A outbreak traced to fresh blackberries continues to rise, even though the berries were sold two months ago.
As of Nov. 26, there are 14 people across five
Continue Reading More patients confirmed in multi-state outbreak of hepatitis A linked to blackberries
Most soft fruits exported from Serbia to Europe are not subject to official controls at primary production levels, according to a recently released audit report.
DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for policy on food
Continue Reading EU audit finds issues with Serbian controls of fruit
Agriculture companies are always striving to produce better-tasting, longer-lasting, safer fruits and vegetables, which diminish in value the minute they go from stalk or vine to market.
Driscoll’s, a $3.5 billion provider of berry plants,
Continue Reading Driscoll’s using new technology to improve flavor, food safety
UPDATE: An investigation by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into both the Michigan and South Carolina Salmonella outbreaks has concluded that they are not related and are not part of any
Continue Reading Update: CDC Says Salmonella Outbreaks in Michigan, South Carolina Are Not Related
At least 1,444 cases of Hepatitis A were reported in 12 European countries in connection with a variety of mixed berry products last year, according to the final outbreak report by the European Food Safety
Continue Reading Last Year’s Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickened 1,444 People in Europe
