At least 30 people have fallen ill after eating at a restaurant in Finland during the end of January.
An investigation by public health officials in the town of Kokkola, also known as Karleby, found
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China reports further food-related coronavirus findings
China continues to report the presence of coronavirus on imported food products and packaging.
Recent reports include detection of coronavirus on packages of shrimp from Saudi Arabia, fish from India, beef from Brazil and Argentina,
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Frozen doesn’t mean thaw and eat; dangers lurk in the freezer
New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that consumers may not know how to safely cook frozen foods, which can put families at risk of getting foodborne illness in their homes.
“As
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15 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen microwave meals
A brand of frozen microwave meals has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in Australia.
Core Ingredients has recalled a range of frozen pre-prepared meals after at least 10 New South Wales (NSW) residents fell
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Report: Largest Outbreak in German History Caused by Imported Strawberries
The largest recorded foodborne illness outbreak in German history was caused by frozen strawberries imported from China, according to a study published in the February issue of Eurosurveillance. 
At least 11,000 cases of norovirus were
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Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Products Over, CDC Says
The E. coli outbreak linked to frozen food products that sickened 35 people in 19 states appears to be over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. The outbreak began in December
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Meatballs Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
A Missouri firm is recalling approximately 123 pounds of frozen meatballs because they may be contaminated with Listeria. P.E. & F. Inc. of St. Louis, MO issued a voluntary recall of its frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs
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Hepatitis A Frozen Berry Outbreak Sickens More in Europe
At least 71 people in Europe have been sickened with Hepatitis A in an outbreak believed to be linked to frozen berries served in smoothies, according to the latest report from Eurosurveillance. That’s an
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Publisher's Platform: "Ready to Cook" Frozen Meals With E. coli Can Be Very, Very Dangerous
The CDC is reporting a total of 27 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) from 15 states. Of those ill, 81 percent are 21 years of age
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Five E. coli Cases Linked to Recalled Canadian Burgers
Burgers that were recalled in Canada last week for potential E. coli contamination have now been linked to five illnesses, reported health officials Monday. The same strain of E. coli O157:H that was isolated from
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Mythbusters: Learn the Truth About Home Food Safety
It’s September, so it’s time for us to bust some myths.
Beginning in the mid-90s, National Food Safety Education Month has focused public attention on safe food handling and preparation. Since 2009, the U.S. Department
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