The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. According to the CDC, as of Dec. 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak
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Goodfood brand onions recalled in Canada
Goodfood Market Corp is recalling Goodfood brand Onions, Product of Mexico, because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The company reports distributing the recalled onions in the provinces of Ontario,…
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Last year’s listeriosis outbreak involving deli meats is over
The final listeriosis outbreak of 2020 is in the books. It was officially declared over on Jan. 28, 2021, after a five-month run. One person died.
Here are the details from the final outbreak report…
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Latest recall involving hard boiled eggs covers cornbread dressing, bread stuffing
Savannah Food Company Inc. is recalling cornbread dressing and bread stuffing made with frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA. The products were distributed through wholesale distributors to restaurants, delis, cafeterias, and foodservice…
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Researchers find spread of bacteria in seafood likely impacted by trade
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has found that international trade of shellfish might be involved in the dispersal of Vibrio parahaemolyticus populations into the United States and Spain. The study found that…
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Dierbergs Markets recalls egg salad, potato salad because of Listeria risk in eggs
CORRECTED CONTENT — St. Louis based-Dierbergs Markets has initiated a recall of certain egg salad and potato salad products in all 25 of its retail stores, located in eastern and central Missouri and western …
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Listeria outbreak in U.S. could be related to Canadian illnesses
Outbreak investigators are looking for the source of Listeria monocytogenes that has sickened two dozen people across 13 states, killing two. The outbreak could be related to illnesses in Canada that have been linked to…
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Anatomy of a food recall: The background and the bottom line
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Editor’s note: This article was published by the Penn State Extension Service and is reprinted here with permission.
It seems we hear about food recalls more frequently. To understand what is happening let’s look…
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Raw ground tuna responsible for outbreak and recall
Thirteen people in seven states are infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta reported Tuesday. Raw, ground tuna is believed to be the source…
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New FDA alert on Salmonella outbreak says threat from tahini continues
A renewed public warning today from the FDA says a salmonella threat from certain imported tahini products is ongoing. Some of the recalled products may have label information in Hebrew only, making them difficult for…
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