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Experts create models to assess Listeria risks in some foods

By Joe Whitworth on November 25, 2022

Scientists have developed formal risk assessment models for Listeria monocytogenes in certain foods.

The models need to be tested and reviewed before being made public, said experts at a meeting organized by the World Health…

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Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects

By News Desk on October 23, 2022

In an effort to help answer the fresh produce industry’s most urgent food safety questions, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is funding 14 new research projects, valued at more than $3.9 million.

These 14…

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Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce

By Joe Whitworth on September 21, 2022

Experts have evaluated a range of methods to combat microbial hazards in fruit and vegetables.

The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) covered the prevention and control of microbiological hazards in fresh…

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FDA announces targeted leafy green sampling in the Salinas Valley

By News Desk on September 10, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced targeted sampling of leafy greens grown on farms and ranches during the fall 2022 harvest season in the Salinas Valley region of California, releasing results from a…

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Romaine on Wendy’s sandwiches linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

By Coral Beach on August 19, 2022

Wendy’s is removing romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in some of its restaurants because it has been linked to a multistate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli.

The CDC reported this afternoon that 37…

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FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

By Coral Beach on July 29, 2022

In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety.

“In the U.S. there have been four HAV…

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FDA declares end to investigation into outbreak associated with packaged salad

By Coral Beach on March 3, 2022

UPDATE: After the FDA posted its update on March 2 the CDC followed with its own update on March 3. The CDC update included the same information as the FDA report.

Federal officials have reported…
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FDA says E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over

By Coral Beach on January 27, 2022

Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended.

Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak. Little other information was available from the Food and Drug…
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FDA Report Highlights Salmonella Outbreak in Packaged Leafy Greens

By News Desk on January 14, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the U.S. between June and August…

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The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight

By Coral Beach on January 5, 2022

The pandemic will no doubt net more headlines in 2022 than any other topic, but that doesn’t mean discussions and news coverage about food safety will fade away. Along with recalls, outbreaks, and regulations, there…
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