If you’re considering picking up some of those electric pressure cookers at early summer garage sales thinking they’d be a handy, easy way to put up small batches of fresh produce for use next winter,
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Botulism cases linked to hummus in Argentina
Two cases of foodborne botulism linked to hummus have been confirmed by Argentinian health authorities.
The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported that an investigation confirmed the botulism cases and results
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Acidic foods risk botulism and so do North Dakota lawmakers
North Dakota lawmakers last week had a choice to make. Either fix their 2-year-old cottage food law or risk some botulism once in a while. In the name of “food freedom,” the North Dakota House
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Potential for botulism prompts company to recall ‘natural’ baby and toddler foods
Two new mothers who founded a baby food company in 2018 are recalling 11 products because Canadian inspectors found they could permit growth of the bacteria that causes botulism. There are no identifying codes on
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FDA posts warning letters: Violations cited at juice, seafood companies
The Food and Drug Administration recently made public two warning letters issued in November 2018 involving significant violations of federal law. Violators have 15 working days to respond in writing. The FDA has not issued
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Sardines recalled due to botulinum toxin risk
Grupo Día, which has 7,400 stores, has recalled a batch of canned sardines in olive oil in Spain and Portugal because of botulinum toxin.
The product comes from Portugal and was distributed in Spain. No
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Del Monte recalls canned corn from 25 states, 12 countries for risk of toxins
Del Monte Foods is recalling more than 64,000 cases of canned corn that was not properly processed, which can result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens that can lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.
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Foodborne botulism suspected in two children
Two girls, aged four and six, have contracted botulism in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Both cases were hospitalized but have now been discharged following treatment.
Foodborne botulism, caused by eating food that was improperly
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Researchers find possible antidote for paralysis in botulism cases
A compound that strongly inhibits botulinum neurotoxin has been identified by researchers.
The compound – called nitrophenyl psoralen (NPP) – could be used as a treatment to reduce paralysis induced by botulism.
There is no
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Botulism strikes 4 infants; FDA warns parents against using honey on pacifiers
Health officials say four infants in Texas have developed botulism poisoning after consuming honey. The children, all less than a year old, had all been given pacifiers containing honey before they became sick.
The first
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FAO helps to improve fish safety in Ukraine
The FAO is helping Ukraine improve the safety of its fishery products and boost exports to Europe.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN said based on findings of an assessment in 2016 and
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