The FDA has initiated traceback efforts in an investigation of an E. coli outbreak and updated the patient toll in a Cyclospora outbreak.
The agency did not name a commodity in the traceback announcement
Continue Reading Few details add little understanding about E. coli, Cyclospora outbreaks
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion
Continue Reading Four open outbreak investigations listed by FDA; one investigation closed
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion
Continue Reading FDA outbreak investigations ongoing; three new illness clusters identified
Federal officials are investigating three new foodborne illness outbreaks involving three different pathogens, but virtually no details are being released.
At least 55 people total are already confirmed as patients in the three outbreaks, with
Continue Reading Agencies not releasing details about three new foodborne illness outbreaks
The increasing prevalence of a foodborne parasite has spurred the FDA to develop an action plan for dealing with Cyclospora contamination, with a special focus on fresh produce.
The Food and Drug Administration unveiled the
Continue Reading FDA tackles prevalence of Cyclospora infections with new action plan
A grocery chain in Canada is recalling Dole brand fresh blueberries because test results have shown contamination with the Cyclospora parasite.
The move by Save-On-Foods LP comes after Dole recalled blueberries nationwide in the United
Continue Reading Dole recalls blueberries in Canada because of positive test for parasite
Dole Diversified North America Inc. is recalling certain cases of Dole Fresh Blueberries packaged in a variety of clamshell sizes because of possible Cyclospora contamination.
The impacted products were distributed in four U.S. states, Illinois,
Continue Reading Dole fresh blueberries recalled over potential parasite contamination
Shenandoah Growers Inc. is recalling its fresh cut, packaged organic basil packed at its Indianapolis location because sample tests showed the Cyclospora parasite. Retailers, including Kroger and Schnuck’s received the implicated herb.
The recalled products
Continue Reading Shenandoah Growers recalls organic basil from 10 states after positive parasite test
In partnership with the Center for Produce Safety, researchers from the University of Georgia are working on a project to identify potential sources of the protozoan pathogen Cyclospora cayetanensis.
The project, “The prevalence of
Continue Reading Researchers working to identify Cyclospora sources
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Continue Reading Fresh Express receives FDA warning letter after Cyclospora outbreak
According to the FDA, September is National Food Safety Education Month!
This month take an active role in preventing foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning.” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform – Food Safety Month – We need some work
