E. coli

USDA investigates new outbreak of E. coli infections; focus on ground beef

Federal officials have opened an investigation into an outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections suspected to be linked to ground beef. Other than the fact there is an open

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Dec 2021

USDA investigates new outbreak of E. coli infections; focus on ground beef

EU sees large drop in food illnesses in 2020 partly because of COVID-19

A decline in foodborne infections ranged from 7 percent to 53 percent in 2020 in Europe largely because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. The European Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Dec 2021

EU sees large drop in food illnesses in 2020 partly because of COVID-19

E. coli outbreak involving thousands in Japan traced to red seaweed

E. coli was behind a large-scale food poisoning outbreak that involved about 3,000 school students and staff in Japan this past year, according to a study. The investigation found

By News Desk

/ 10 Dec 2021

E. coli outbreak involving thousands in Japan traced to red seaweed

Patient count up sharply in Salmonella Javiana outbreak of unknown origin

The patient count in an outbreak of Salmonella infections has more than doubled since first being announced, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The cause of the outbreak remains

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Dec 2021

Patient count up sharply in Salmonella Javiana outbreak of unknown origin

Norovirus causes greatest burden in UK pathogen ranking

Norovirus poses the highest burden on society out of 13 pathogens analyzed in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) ranked the foodborne pathogens in order of their detrimental

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Dec 2021

Norovirus causes greatest burden in UK pathogen ranking

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to fresh spinach from Josie’s Organics continues to grow with new patients and hospitalizations reported. Two more states are now involved. Federal

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2021

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

FDA conducting on-site inspections in relation to outbreak from organic spinach

The investigation into an E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to baby spinach is in the on-site inspection phase for at least one company, according to an update from the

By News Desk

/ 2 Dec 2021

FDA conducting on-site inspections in relation to outbreak from organic spinach

Publisher’s Platform: I still want to go out of business — it’s Salmonella this time

Opinion Some, I am sure, are a bit tired of my ranting about the FSIS doing its job and deeming Salmonella that causes human illness an adulterant in meat. Fact,

By Bill Marler

/ 29 Nov 2021

Publisher’s Platform: I still want to go out of business — it’s Salmonella this time

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

The FDA is investigating a new Salmonella outbreak and continues to work on ongoing outbreaks, according to a new report from the agency. Very few details are available on the

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Nov 2021

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

USDA, Salmonella, and the Cowardly Lion: A profile in the lack of courage

OPINION In an article that will soon be published in the Seattle Law Review, I take a look at food safety through the lens of the “pink slime” controversy and

By Denis Stearns

/ 25 Nov 2021

Salmonella outbreak affected 20 in Wales

An outbreak of Salmonella linked to a traditional meal containing meat affected more than 20 people earlier this year in Wales. Public Health Wales was notified about two cases of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Nov 2021

Salmonella outbreak affected 20 in Wales

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new E. Coli outbreak linked to baby spinach that has sickened10 people across seven states. The spinach was distributed nationwide. For more

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2021

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak

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USDA investigates new outbreak of E. coli infections; focus on ground beef

EU sees large drop in food illnesses in 2020 partly because of COVID-19

E. coli outbreak involving thousands in Japan traced to red seaweed

Patient count up sharply in Salmonella Javiana outbreak of unknown origin

Norovirus causes greatest burden in UK pathogen ranking

Federal officials continue investigation into E. coli outbreak as more people fall ill

FDA conducting on-site inspections in relation to outbreak from organic spinach

Publisher’s Platform: I still want to go out of business — it’s Salmonella this time

FDA investigating one new outbreak, continues to look for causes of others

USDA, Salmonella, and the Cowardly Lion: A profile in the lack of courage

Salmonella outbreak affected 20 in Wales

FDA investigating new E. coli outbreak; adds more to patient count in Salmonella outbreak