A report has been released in relation to an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Tennessee, with health authorities linking the cases to attendance at an animal exhibit. The outbreak, which occurred
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HUS cases decline in Argentina but still pose a deadly problem
Argentina recorded almost 50 hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases in the first six weeks of 2024.
HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.
The 49 cases up to…
Continue Reading HUS cases decline in Argentina but still pose a deadly problemRAW FARM lifts recall of unpasteurized cheese despite ongoing E. coli outbreak
The FDA and CDC continue investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to unpasteurized, raw milk cheese from RAW FARM LLC, formerly known as Organic Pasteurs.
As this investigation continues, the Food and…
Continue Reading RAW FARM lifts recall of unpasteurized cheese despite ongoing E. coli outbreakUSDA investigated six outbreaks in FY 2023; none resulted in recalls or public warnings
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has released its outbreak report for fiscal year 2023 and detailed the six investigations carried out during that time.
The report covers Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 2023…
Continue Reading USDA investigated six outbreaks in FY 2023; none resulted in recalls or public warningsEU report shows the impact of reduced antibiotic use
According to a multi-agency analysis, a decline in antimicrobial consumption in Europe has been associated with a drop in overall antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Findings come from a report looking at the usage of antimicrobial agents…
Continue Reading EU report shows the impact of reduced antibiotic usePublisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?
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Here is bit(e) of history:
Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm LLC – Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020
Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?Washington creamery recalls raw milk because state tests found E. coli
Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, WA, is advising consumers to discontinue consumption of their retail raw milk and cream products with the best-by dates of 02-18-24 through 02-29-24 and dispose of or return it to…
Continue Reading Washington creamery recalls raw milk because state tests found E. coliGerman food recalls up slightly in 2023
The number of food recalls rose slightly in Germany last year with more than 100 because of microbial contamination.
Federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) published 267 food…
Continue Reading German food recalls up slightly in 2023Raw Farm cheese linked to multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections
A new E. coli outbreak under investigation by federal officials has been traced to cheese produced by a dairy that has been linked to outbreaks and recalls in the past.
The Food and Drug Administration…
Continue Reading Raw Farm cheese linked to multi-state outbreak of E. coli infectionsECDC reveals key foodborne pathogen data for 2022
More details about the impact of seven kinds of foodborne infections in Europe in 2022 have been released.
The reports cover Campylobacter, Salmonella, Yersinia, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Listeria, Shigella, and Hepatitis A. They were…
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