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McDonald’s salads get the blame again for still more Cyclospora infections

People who consumed salads from McDonald’s restaurants continue to suffer from Cyclospora infections, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta reports. As of Thursday (Aug.

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Aug 2018

McDonald’s salads get the blame again for still more Cyclospora infections

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

At least 11 companies so far face lawsuits in relation to this spring’s deadly E. coli outbreak that was linked to romaine lettuce. The most recent victim to pursue

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Aug 2018

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

DOJ files complaint for FDA against seafood processor with listeria issues

The United States filed a civil complaint against Long Island City, NY-based Foo Yuan Food Products Company Inc., its owner and president Hsing Chang, and its secretary Susan Chang, to

By News Desk

/ 21 Aug 2018

DOJ files complaint for FDA against seafood processor with listeria issues

More kratom recalled; health officials and enthusiasts still disagree on dangers

Zakah Life of Ankeny, IA, is the latest company to join those recalling kratom products after they tested positive for Salmonella, according to a company notice posted by the FDA.

By News Desk

/ 20 Aug 2018

More kratom recalled; health officials and enthusiasts still disagree on dangers

Parasitic outbreak count climbing; FDA still looking at salad mix from Fresh Express

The number of people with parasitic infections in an ongoing outbreak continues to increase, with 40 more added in the past week. The tally stands at 476 now in the

By News Desk

/ 17 Aug 2018

Parasitic outbreak count climbing; FDA still looking at salad mix from Fresh Express

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Laboratory analysis of 50 big-name baby foods showed the presence of at least one heavy metal in all of them, with two-thirds having “worrisome” levels, according to information from Consumer

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Aug 2018

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Global group says US food safety audit program is OK; fresh produce exports should increase

Fresh produce growers in the U.S. will have an easier time exporting fruits and vegetables now that an international group has given its stamp of approval to a federal

By News Desk

/ 14 Aug 2018

Global group says US food safety audit program is OK; fresh produce exports should increase

FDA continues to review possible link between pet diets and canine heart disease

A diet rich in legumes or potatoes might be linked to an increased risk of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), according to the Food and Drug Administration. Prior to issuing a

By Phyllis Entis

/ 14 Aug 2018

FDA continues to review possible link between pet diets and canine heart disease

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

In the past week, another 41 people were confirmed infected by Cyclospora parasites in an outbreak traced to Fresh Express salad mix used in salads sold by McDonald’s. Of

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Aug 2018

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Outbreak investigators say a cattle feedlot near a canal providing water to growing regions in Arizona is a key element in their hypothesis about the source of E. coli that

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Aug 2018

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Will whoever regulates cell culture technology also get the naming rights?

Analysis Atlantic magazine’s Sarah Zhang may have best captured what went on last month at the Food and Drug Administration’s public meeting on animal cell culture technology. “This

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Aug 2018

Will whoever regulates cell culture technology also get the naming rights?

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

Opinion Editor’s note: U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro sent this letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Friday. Dear Commissioner Gottlieb: I write out of concern about the current

By Guest Opinion

/ 6 Aug 2018

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

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McDonald’s salads get the blame again for still more Cyclospora infections

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

DOJ files complaint for FDA against seafood processor with listeria issues

More kratom recalled; health officials and enthusiasts still disagree on dangers

Parasitic outbreak count climbing; FDA still looking at salad mix from Fresh Express

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Global group says US food safety audit program is OK; fresh produce exports should increase

FDA continues to review possible link between pet diets and canine heart disease

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Will whoever regulates cell culture technology also get the naming rights?

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

Your Support Protects Public Health