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French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

The European Commission has found major problems with French controls in the water sector with the system not ensuring compliance with the rules. A DG Sante audit was carried out

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Jul 2024

French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water recalled over consumer complaints of floating particles

Waiakea Bottling Inc., located in Hilo, HI, is recalling certain Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water Naturally Alkaline Electrolytes Deep Well Water because of consumer complaints of floating particles. According to the

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2024

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water recalled over consumer complaints of floating particles

Ruby Mountain Spring Water recalled after testing finds coliforms

Ruby Mountain Spring Water of Winnemucca, NV, is recalling their brand of 3 and 5-gallon plastic water jugs because the firm’s sample revealed positive findings for coliforms. According to

By News Desk

/ 5 Sep 2023

Ruby Mountain Spring Water recalled after testing finds coliforms

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Blue Triton, of Zephyrhills, FL, is recalling more than 300,000 cases of their 1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water because of Bromate in the finished product that exceeds the

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2023

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Don’t get bitten by ‘traveler’s bug’

A young hardworking couple, they were more than ready to take a vacation . . . especially after all the stress that COVID had put on their lives. Overseas travel beckoned. They weren’

By Cookson Beecher

/ 14 Aug 2023

FDA declares Listeria outbreak over with source not identified; three other investigations remain open

The FDA has closed an investigation of an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes without being able to identify a source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had not

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Nov 2021

FDA declares Listeria outbreak over with source not identified; three other investigations remain open

FDA continues to investigate outbreaks linked to water, seafood, onions and an unknown source

The Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating four foodborne illness outbreaks. Traceback work is underway in three of the outbreaks. On-site inspections and sample testing has been initiated in

By News Desk

/ 4 Nov 2021

FDA continues to investigate outbreaks linked to water, seafood, onions and an unknown source

Problems with papaya, shrimp, bottled water, pesticides prompt action by FDA

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. Recent

By News Desk

/ 2 Nov 2021

Problems with papaya, shrimp, bottled water, pesticides prompt action by FDA

No new information from FDA on 4 outbreaks

CLARIFICATION: An earlier version of this story stated that the FDA update did not include information about an outbreak related to salami sticks. Meat products are not regulated by FDA,

By News Desk

/ 28 Oct 2021

No new information from FDA on 4 outbreaks

FDA’s outbreak investigations ongoing; several foods, pathogens involved

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations

By News Desk

/ 2 Sep 2021

FDA’s outbreak investigations ongoing; several foods, pathogens involved

FDA actively investigating 6 foodborne outbreaks; little information available

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations

By News Desk

/ 27 Aug 2021

FDA actively investigating 6 foodborne outbreaks; little information available

Outbreaks ongoing; onsite inspections initiated for two

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2021

Outbreaks ongoing; onsite inspections initiated for two

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French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water recalled over consumer complaints of floating particles

Ruby Mountain Spring Water recalled after testing finds coliforms

1964 Zephyrhills 100% Natural Spring Water recalled over excess Bromate

Don’t get bitten by ‘traveler’s bug’

FDA declares Listeria outbreak over with source not identified; three other investigations remain open

FDA continues to investigate outbreaks linked to water, seafood, onions and an unknown source

Problems with papaya, shrimp, bottled water, pesticides prompt action by FDA

No new information from FDA on 4 outbreaks

FDA’s outbreak investigations ongoing; several foods, pathogens involved

FDA actively investigating 6 foodborne outbreaks; little information available

Outbreaks ongoing; onsite inspections initiated for two