The number of patients in a large outbreak of infections from the cyclospora parasite has increased significantly, with the count approaching 600.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has
The number of patients in a nationwide outbreak of infections from the foodborne Cyclospora parasite continue to increase, having reached 210 laboratory-confirmed cases.
Federal, state and local public health officials
A Michigan producer has expanded a lettuce recall because its products have been linked to an ongoing multi-state outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall by Revolution Farms
More than 250 people are sick in an E. coli O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom that may have been caused by salad.
There have been 259 confirmed cases in
Testing of fresh produce in Norway has found a low level of E. coli contamination.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) commissioned the Veterinary Institute to examine ready-to-eat lettuce and
Kalera Public Limited Company is recalling certain lots of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce sold under the Kalera brand because of potential Salmonella contamination.
Kalera’s food
A model has been developed to help the Food Standards Agency (FSA) assess the risk for consumers from AMR associated bacteria in food.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is where microorganisms survive
Early findings from researchers in Spain has found organic produce can be contaminated with a range of bacteria.
The study suggests that amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables can
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads described below processed at its Springfield, OH, and Soledad, CA, production facilities containing iceberg lettuce, because of
– Opinion –
I suppose it should not be a surprise. Outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency
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Tim York is “passionately focused on food safety,” according to his biography from the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA). And, maybe that’s true.
For anyone passionate about
