Scientists in the Czech Republic have described the first domestic case of infection with a parasite.

Diphyllobothriasis (dibothriocephalosis) is caused by the human broad tapeworm Dibothriocephalus latus. The source of infection is fish consumption, such as pike and perch.

Except for a few imported infections, no cases of human diphyllobothriasis

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Canadian officials posted an expanded recall, including additional distribution information, indicating recalled roe may have been distributed nationwide.

Imperial Caviar & Seafood has expanded its Jan. 3 warning to include retail locations in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and possibly the entire nation because of concern with regard to the distribution
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A California company is recalling Masago (capelin roe), because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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In a news release issued late Friday, Yamaya USA of Torrance, CA said the recall was the result of a microbiological sampling by the Food and Drug Administration that revealed the finished products contained

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