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“In the United States, Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes ≈73,000 infections and 60 deaths annually (1). Infection progresses to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in 2% to 15% of cases (2).”
In France, STEC
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Frozen pizzas from the Nestlé Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up likely have sickened several hundred
Two recent studies published by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) on flour indicate that U.S. consumers need more education on how to use flour safely.
The first study, titled “Consumption of Raw Flour
Continue Reading Studies show consumers need more flour safety education
Findings of E. coli in lamb and flour has triggered a warning from German authorities.
Basic rules of kitchen hygiene, such as using different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables, should be followed. Proper
Continue Reading E. coli in lamb and flour prompts warning in Germany
Health investigators continue to try to determine what brand of cake mixes are linked to a current E. coli O121 outbreak as they also work to find out what specific ingredients or ingredients are the
Continue Reading Cake mixes, raw flour previously linked to foodborne illness outbreaks
PHOENIX — As milling and baking industries work with government agencies and other groups to address a growing number of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to flour, researchers are seeking the best ways to treat wheat
Continue Reading IAFP panel addresses progress, hurdles in keeping flour free of pathogens
Researchers have found a wide distribution and high diversity of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in German flour. Recent outbreaks associated with contaminated flour and undercooked dough have been reported in the United States and
Continue Reading Study uncovers many strains of pathogenic E. coli in German flour
After receiving a notice from its supplier in Spain, a New York company is recalling certain boxes of Tiger Nuts brand flour because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Tiger Nuts Inc. of Newburgh, NY, sold the
Continue Reading New York firm recalls organic flour from Spain because of Salmonella concerns
Warnings are now appearing on the flaps of flour packages. “Cook before sneaking a taste,” says one. Another says “Flour is raw. Please cook fully before enjoying.”
And the April 23 edition of Morbidity and
Continue Reading Federal report focuses on ongoing pathogen threat from raw flour
Researchers have described the first outbreak linked to flour in Canada that occurred a few years ago.
It was also the first national outbreak associated with a non-O157 strain of E. coli, according to the
Continue Reading Study looks at data from first documented E. coli flour outbreak in Canada
The presence of an unauthorized substance in sesame seeds from India has prompted a spate of product recalls across Europe.
The ethylene oxide alert was first raised by Belgium in early September but now concerns
Continue Reading Multi-country recalls due to ethylene oxide in sesame seeds
