The Center for Produce Safety has awarded funding to researcher Paul Dawson, Ph.D., with Clemson University, to examine the potential pathogen contamination risks from dry surfaces in packinghouses, something few studies have looked at.
Dawson chose to
Continue Reading Researchers study dry surface risks in packinghouses
Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas is recalling bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall is a result of random sampling conducted at Brookshire’s distribution center by the Texas Department
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PHOENIX — This morning presenters gave an update on various recent outbreaks, including this past year’s red onions with Salmonella, deli meats with Listeria and peaches with Salmonella.
Salmonella in red onions
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In a new report, the FDA continues to express concerns about farm animal operations close by and adjacent to produce growing fields, specifically peach orchards this time.
The report, released June 11, outlines data from
Continue Reading Report shows reasons for concern about animal operations near produce
According to the FDA, September is National Food Safety Education Month!
This month take an active role in preventing foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning.” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform – Food Safety Month – We need some work
A California fruit company shipped peaches, now linked to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in the U.S. and Canada, to at least 14 other countries around the world.
The fresh peaches shipped by Wawona Packing Co.
Continue Reading U.S. company shipped peaches around the globe; Salmonella outbreak ongoing
Fresh peaches suspected to be behind a Salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada were also distributed in New Zealand and Singapore.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 78 patients
Continue Reading Peaches linked to U.S. outbreak recalled in New Zealand, Singapore
Since its Aug. 19 update on a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh peaches, the CDC has added 10 patients and three more states to its tally. Additional products have been recalled.
Most of the recalled
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh peaches spreads to three more states
In response to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh peaches, a wholesaler is recalling peach salsa and gift baskets that contain peaches supplied by Wawona Packing.
Wawona has recalled peaches in the United States
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak prompts recall of peach salsa, gift baskets
Canadian officials are reporting there are dozens of patients in a Salmonella outbreak related to fresh peaches. In the U.S. 68 people in nine states have been sickened. Recalls are underway in both countries.
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Continue Reading Canadian officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to U.S. peaches
