California

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

Public health officials in California are investigating an outbreak of botulism infections related to family events on June 21 and 22 in Clovis, CA. Staff from the California Department of

By News Desk

/ 28 Jun 2024

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 13 May 2024

FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

According to the CDC and FDA, the true number of sick people in the walnut E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the

By Bill Marler

/ 4 May 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

FDA issues warning about oysters imported from Korea linked to norovirus outbreak

The FDA is warning consumers not to eat and restaurants and retailers not to sell certain raw, frozen oysters from Korea because of an outbreak of norovirus infections. The California

By News Desk

/ 16 Apr 2024

FDA issues warning about oysters imported from Korea linked to norovirus outbreak

Diced tomatoes recalled in two states and Japan over plastic in product

Ingomar Packing Co of Los Banos, CA, is recalling diced tomatoes because of foreign objects in the product, specifically plastic. According to the details posted by the FDA, the recall

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2024

Diced tomatoes recalled in two states and Japan over plastic in product

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

The Avian influenza summer break is not only over, it has been smashed. In the past 30 days, the virus has spread to 106 commercial flocks in 23 states. And

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Dec 2023

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

Until early next year, California is considering the Proposition 12 products already in the pipeline. After that, the state plans to close its market to pork products from locations that

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Dec 2023

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

The patient count from E. coli infections associated with a San Diego restaurant has risen to 35, according to county health officials. At least 10 of the patients, including four

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2023

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

More sick people identified in E. coli outbreak traced to San Diego restaurant

San Diego County officials are reporting more patients with E. Coli infections traced to Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch restaurant. Now, 17 patients have been confirmed with seven people,

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2023

More sick people identified in E. coli outbreak traced to San Diego restaurant

The debate has not ended law over ‘Skittle Law’ after California governor signs ban

It’s being called the “Skittle Law” by some in California, which is still controversial and outlaws red dye 3. It was initially to ban five dangerous substances from food,

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Oct 2023

The debate has not ended law over ‘Skittle Law’ after California governor signs ban

Gov. Newsom shouldn’t wait for the FDA

— OPINION — By Scott Faber Anyone who cares about the safety of our food wishes that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had the resources to protect consumers from dangerous

By Guest Opinion

/ 4 Oct 2023

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California

Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

FDA issues warning about oysters imported from Korea linked to norovirus outbreak

Diced tomatoes recalled in two states and Japan over plastic in product

The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S.

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

More sick people identified in E. coli outbreak traced to San Diego restaurant

More confirmed infected in outbreak linked to raw milk from California dairy

The debate has not ended law over ‘Skittle Law’ after California governor signs ban

Gov. Newsom shouldn’t wait for the FDA

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