Foodborne Illness Investigations

Stricter penalties now in place for food hygiene offenses in Singapore

Effectively immediately, establishments involved in food poisoning incidents in Singapore face stronger penalties, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Agri Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Jan 2019

Stricter penalties now in place for food hygiene offenses in Singapore

Fingerprints don’t lie: Experts say 2018 outbreak stats reflect value of WGS

Editor’s note: Today Food Safety News takes a look back at the most significant outbreaks in the United States in 2018. As in the past, our year-end coverage is

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Dec 2018

Fingerprints don’t lie: Experts say 2018 outbreak stats reflect value of WGS

Norway investigates Listeria infections; Sweden, Denmark report on Campylobacter and Salmonella

Norwegian authorities are investigating a potential outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that has affected six people. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported an increase in cases of people infected

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 Dec 2018

Norway investigates Listeria infections; Sweden, Denmark report on Campylobacter and Salmonella

Another 82 tons of raw turkey recalled as Salmonella Reading outbreak turns deadly

Another Jennie-O Turkey Store, this one in Faribault, MN, late Friday recalled more than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading, according

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2018

Another 82 tons of raw turkey recalled as Salmonella Reading outbreak turns deadly

Jerky pet treats: Anatomy of an investigation and lingering concerns

More than 10 years after the first reports of pet and people illnesses linked to jerky treats from China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is no closer to

By Phyllis Entis

/ 20 Dec 2018

Jerky pet treats: Anatomy of an investigation and lingering concerns

BULLETIN: FDA names California romaine farm as CDC reports additional E. coli patients

They say the investigation is ongoing and more sources are possible, but as of this afternoon, the FDA is reporting traceback efforts in the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Dec 2018

Publisher’s Platform: Anything that causes food poisoning should be considered an adulterant

Opinion An additional 87 ill people from 16 states were included in this investigation since the last update on Nov. 15. States with newly reported illnesses include: Michigan, Mississippi, and

By Bill Marler

/ 13 Dec 2018

Publisher’s Platform: Anything that causes food poisoning should be considered an adulterant

NEA revokes license of restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak

The operating license of a restaurant in Singapore linked to more than 80 Salmonella cases and one death has been terminated by authorities. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the

By News Desk

/ 13 Dec 2018

NEA revokes license of restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA renews warning about tahini amidst outbreak; recall updated

Federal officials are again urging consumers to check their homes for recalled tahini products that are associated with an international outbreak of Salmonella infections. Product expiration dates initially reported by

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2018

FDA renews warning about tahini amidst outbreak; recall updated

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

Federal health officials say they have concluded their investigation into a deadly 11-month Salmonella outbreak associated with chicken from Empire Kosher. Twenty-five people from six states were confirmed infected and

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Dec 2018

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

2:30 p.m. CLARIFIED CONTENT Dec. 7, 2018 — The FDA says shipping records show at least 10 distributors, 11 farms and 12 growers in the romaine lettuce supply chain

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2018

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

Campylobacter increase in Sweden linked to chicken

Authorities in Sweden are investigating an increase in Campylobacter infections linked to fresh chicken. The number of domestic cases of Campylobacter infection was higher in November than expected for the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Dec 2018

Campylobacter increase in Sweden linked to chicken

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Foodborne Illness Investigations

Stricter penalties now in place for food hygiene offenses in Singapore

Fingerprints don’t lie: Experts say 2018 outbreak stats reflect value of WGS

Norway investigates Listeria infections; Sweden, Denmark report on Campylobacter and Salmonella

Another 82 tons of raw turkey recalled as Salmonella Reading outbreak turns deadly

Jerky pet treats: Anatomy of an investigation and lingering concerns

BULLETIN: FDA names California romaine farm as CDC reports additional E. coli patients

Publisher’s Platform: Anything that causes food poisoning should be considered an adulterant

NEA revokes license of restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA renews warning about tahini amidst outbreak; recall updated

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

Campylobacter increase in Sweden linked to chicken

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