In the past three decades, cantaloupes have consistently been linked to some of the most severe foodborne illness outbreaks involving Salmonella. A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection provides a detailed analysis of factors contributing to these outbreaks. It emphasizes the importance of addressing vulnerabilities along the
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Vulnerable groups in Germany have been advised not to eat a type of raw meat spread after testing revealed the presence of pathogens.
The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reported on results from the sampling of seasoned ground (minced) meat, fresh pork and beef, and cantaloupe
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Researchers at Purdue University are working with the FDA and Indiana officials on a study to help increase the safety of cantaloupe.
Specifically, the scientists are looking at salmonella prevalence and persistence in the cantaloupe-growing region of southwest Indiana. Growers in the area are assisting with the statewide study to
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The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
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The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
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Continue Reading FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cantaloupe and canned foods
Researchers have revealed that almost 100 people fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe melon toward the end of 2023.
In September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified cases of Salmonella Saintpaul in England, Scotland, and Wales. Other ill people were noted in Portugal following an
Continue Reading UK reports 90 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to melon
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
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Continue Reading FDA steps up import enforcement on Mexican cantaloupe and certain seafood
Canadian officials have posted their final update on a Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe, adding two deaths to the toll.
There were 190 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall, Oranienburg, and Newport illnesses associated with the nationwide outbreak. Sixty-eight patients were hospitalized, and nine died.
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Continue Reading Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe
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In the United States as of today, a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states (Alaska 1, Arizona 15, Arkansas 2, California 56, Colorado 11, Connecticut 2, Florida 4, Georgia 8, Illinois 22, Indiana 9, Iowa
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The Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe that sickened more than 400 and killed six in the Unites States has been declared over.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closed its investigation today, as did the Food and Drug Administration. The outbreak stretched across 44 states and sickened 407 people.
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada