Scientists have described the investigations performed and control measures taken in relation to a multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero chocolate in 2022.
In February 2022, the United Kingdom detected a monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium cluster of patients based on whole genome sequencing (WGS). Several other countries reported cases in the
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A company in Canada is recalling chocolate products because they contain undeclared allergens.
The 8 Cakes brand products were distributed nationally online, according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
There are three products subject to the recall. They have varying combinations of undeclared allergens, including
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Finnish Customs (Tulli) has investigated two meat smuggling cases.
The agency reported that from 2022 to 2024, more than 10,000 kilograms of meat were imported from Estonia and Latvia without sufficient documentation.
Eight suspects are involved in the cases. Preliminary investigation work will now be forwarded to the Prosecution District
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An investigation into Salmonella contamination at Strauss in Israel has found not all food safety procedures were consistently followed but no direct evidence that the issues led to the incident.
A committee was created after the Salmonella chocolate recall and temporary plant closure in 2022 to investigate the conduct of
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A business in England has been fined for selling counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars with incorrect labeling and undeclared nut allergens.
Mayank Soneji, director of SP Wholesale Limited, appeared at Luton Crown Court in September. After pleading guilty to food safety and trademark offenses, Soneji was fined £5,265 ($6,940), while the
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Makers of chocolate and cocoa products have been waiting for the latest metal analysis, which was released early Wednesday by the journal Frontiers of Nutrition:. The multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA is based on data sets beginning in 2014,
The new
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The patient count in a Salmonella outbreak is increasing, but officials have not yet been able to determine a source for the pathogen.
There are now 53 confirmed patients, up from 47 a week ago, in the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported any demographic
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Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. of Madison, WI, is recalling 4,383,201 pounds of chocolate and confectionery products because of potential Salmonella contamination.
According to the details posted by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on May 3, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in California
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A committee created after a Salmonella chocolate recall and temporary plant closure in 2022 will shortly report its findings.
In August 2022, the board of directors of Strauss Group passed a resolution to establish the independent committee to investigate the recall in Israel, discuss the courses of action open to
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The number of Salmonella cases in England has returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and 11 outbreaks were reported in 2022.
Salmonella Enteritidis went back to being the most frequently reported serovar and Salmonella Typhimurium infections also increased, said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
In 2022, there were 8,125 Salmonella
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