Public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections that have been linked to two different brands of packaged salads. As of this afternoon no recalls had been initiated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the outbreak today, saying “different types of data” are
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Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938 in reaction to growing public safety demands. The primary goal of the Act was to protect the health and safety of the public by preventing deleterious, adulterated or misbranded articles from entering interstate commerce. Under section 402(a)(4) of
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Dole Fresh Vegetables announced the recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC, and Yuma, AZ, processing facilities because of a link to a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
Affected brands include Kroger, Walmart and Lidl, among others.
In addition to
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Canadian officials have cleared avocados as the source behind an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections. They have determined the source of the Salmonella is frozen corn.
“There are now 84 Salmonella illnesses reported across 5 provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand
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The FDA, along with the CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to Dole packaged leafy greens. A recall has been initiated, but there is concern consumers may have unused portions in their homes.
A full list of recalled products
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Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of botulism poisoning, but few details are available.
Canned soup is a suspect food, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
No other details have been released by the FSIS. No brand or flavor of soup has been named, but the
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The FDA has discovered a new outbreak of Listeria infections, but a cause is yet to be determined.
In an update of ongoing outbreaks, the Food and Drug Administration announced the new outbreak, which has already sickened 16 people. The FDA did not report how many states are involved or
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Editor’s note: Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response
Foodborne outbreaks can affect all of us, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is at the forefront of helping to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses. Every day, the agency takes steps to help protect
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Salmonella caused almost a quarter of foodborne outbreaks in Europe in 2020, according to a report.
The main sources of salmonellosis outbreaks were eggs, egg products and pig meat. Norovirus in crustaceans, shellfish, mollusks and products containing them and Listeria monocytogenes in fish and fish products were other agents and
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Federal officials have opened an investigation into an outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections suspected to be linked to ground beef.
Other than the fact there is an open investigation, no other published information is available from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The FSIS has not indicated
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