U.S. officials have linked recalled black fungus to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in 10 states. The edible fungus is also known as wood ear mushrooms.
At least 41 patients are reported in the outbreak according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outbreak announcement
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Described by critics as being made from “vat-grown fungus,” Quorn Foods Inc. products are getting new labels prominently declaring they contain mold.
The new label language is part
Continue Reading Quorn agrees to change labels to reveal main ingredient is mold
Last fall, Chobani recalled a number of its yogurts for mold contamination that caused packages to bloat and sour before their expiration date. More than 200 people reported becoming ill with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after eating the yogurt. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified Mucor circinelloides as the
Continue Reading Research Finds Recalled Chobani Yogurt Contained Fungal Pathogen
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and importer Canadian T & J International Development of Richmond, BC, are warning people with sensitivity to sulphites not to eat certain Natural World brand Dried Fungus because it contains sulphites, which are not listed on the labels.
There have been no adverse reactions
A fungus called Basil downy mildew is rapidly spreading throughout basil crops all over the country. Though the fungus is not known to negatively effect human health, it does turn basil an unnatural yellow color with a occasional brownish-black mold appearing later on.
This particular type of fungus was first
Continue Reading Fungus Infects Basil Crops from Coast to Coast
Hong Kong’s Center for Food Safety (CFS) is warning people not to drink two types of Isotone Sports Drinks because fungus has been detected in them.
CFS issued the warning after being told by the manufacturer, A.S. Watson Group (ASW) Limited that sales of the product were being suspended because
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