Salmonella

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

The USDA has proposed a rule that would stop poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high levels of certain types of Salmonella. The rule, would make it

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jul 2024

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

Publisher’s Platform: Kudos to USDA/FSIS for making progress on Salmonella and the public’s health.

Sure, I would like to ban all Salmonella from chicken, but I learned long ago that you never make progress by making “perfect the enemy of the good.” Making the

By Bill Marler

/ 29 Jul 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Kudos to USDA/FSIS for making progress on Salmonella and the public’s health.

Norovirus Tops Incidence Estimates Study in China

A study in China has provided estimates on the incidence of five pathogens, with norovirus coming at the top. By examining rates across gender and age groups, scientists can identify

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Jul 2024

Norovirus Tops Incidence Estimates Study in China

Dutch 2023 illness data reveals large Salmonella outbreak

According to a recent report, most foodborne pathogens increased in the Netherlands in 2023 compared to the year before, and a large Salmonella outbreak with 150 cases was recorded. The

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Jul 2024

Dutch 2023 illness data reveals large Salmonella outbreak

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

A recent study has found that the majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken in the United States is driven by a small fraction of products contaminated with high levels

By News Desk

/ 20 Jul 2024

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Backyard chicken flocks in North Carolina harbor almost twice the prevalence of the foodborne bacterium Campylobacter compared to commercial farms, according to a new study. The findings come amid a

By News Desk

/ 19 Jul 2024

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

Patient counts in two outbreaks of infections from Salmonella have increased in the past week. For a Salmonella Irumu outbreak, there are three more patients compared to a week ago,

By News Desk

/ 18 Jul 2024

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

Germany has published data on foodborne outbreaks and infections for 2021, showing more than 130 outbreaks and a rise in most pathogens. In 2021, 376 potentially food-related outbreaks (excluding norovirus)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Jul 2024

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

FSA sees incidents decline as Listeria claims top spot

Listeria has overtaken Salmonella as the main pathogen in incidents involving the Food Standards Agency (FSA). FSA was notified of 1,837 food and feed safety incidents in England, Northern

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Jul 2024

FSA sees incidents decline as Listeria claims top spot

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

At least 100 people fell ill in Greece recently with contaminated water suspected as the source. The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) said an increased incidence of gastroenteritis cases

By News Desk

/ 15 Jul 2024

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

Illinois company recalls tahini after testing shows contamination with Salmonella

AB World Foods US Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, voluntarily recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6-ounce glass jars because it can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled

By News Desk

/ 12 Jul 2024

Illinois company recalls tahini after testing shows contamination with Salmonella

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By Jonan Pilet

/ 12 Jul 2024

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

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Salmonella

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

Publisher’s Platform: Kudos to USDA/FSIS for making progress on Salmonella and the public’s health.

Norovirus Tops Incidence Estimates Study in China

Dutch 2023 illness data reveals large Salmonella outbreak

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Patient counts increasing in Salmonella outbreaks; more also sick in edibles outbreak

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

FSA sees incidents decline as Listeria claims top spot

Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

Illinois company recalls tahini after testing shows contamination with Salmonella

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

Your Support Protects Public Health