A Salmonella outbreak in Denmark has ended without the source being identified although patient interviews pointed to chicken.
From the end of March to early August, 22 people were infected with the same type of
Continue Reading Denmark Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks end with sources still unknown
Several groups, including Consumer Reports and STOP Foodborne Illness, have written to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in support of increased food safety efforts regarding Salmonella in poultry.
The groups describe current regulations as “antiquated” and
Continue Reading Consumer groups encourage USDA secretary to continue efforts to make chicken products safer
The main risk factor for Campylobacter infection in Australia is eating chicken meat, according to a recently published study.
Researchers recruited confirmed cases of campylobacteriosis reported to some health departments from February 2018 through October
Continue Reading Chicken often linked to Campylobacter infection in Australia
The number of people in a Salmonella outbreak in Finland has doubled to more than 50, according to public health officials.
In July, 27 people in different parts of Finland were reported to have fallen
Continue Reading Finnish Salmonella outbreak sickens more than 50 people
Connoisseur’s Kitchen, a Surrey, British Columbia establishment, is recalling 880 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken entree products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Perdue’s frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast tenders “gluten free” that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically
Continue Reading Public health alert issued over chicken sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club after consumer finds plastic in product
Celebrating the USDA’s move on Aug. 5 to reinstate organic animal welfare standards, organic advocates are hailing this as a “resounding victory” for organic farmers, their livestock, and organic consumers.
As such, it reverses the
Continue Reading USDA wants to reinstate organic welfare standards; could benefit food safety
PITTSBURGH, PA — Technology, pathogens and diligence were the watchwords from two leaders from the USDA and FDA as they addressed attendees at the International Association of Food Protection’s 2022 meeting and conference.
Frank Yiannas
Continue Reading Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science
PITTSBURGH, PA — Whether you call it a baby step or a significant stride, the federal government is taking action to clean up the chicken people in America eat.
With an announcement today the USDA’s
Continue Reading FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall
Salmonella from imported Brazilian poultry doesn’t cause a lot of illnesses in UK consumers, according to a study.
Long-term surveillance data collected in the United Kingdom showed no rise in two types of Salmonella following the
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