Researchers have estimated that Japan had around 20,000 anisakiasis cases each year in 2018 and 2019. These figures are much higher than official data.
Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms. Transmission occurs
Continue Reading Scientists find large gap in anisakis estimates and official statistics
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to
Continue Reading FDA steps up enforcement on imported fresh cilantro, seafood, canned foods
A study has added to the evidence of Arcobacter being detected in food products but the significance of the findings are still unclear.
Several species of Arcobacter are seen as emerging foodborne pathogens and may
Continue Reading Scientists expand knowledge on Arcobacter risk to health
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to
Continue Reading FDA steps up import controls on infant formula, cheese, seafood, dried fruits, etc.
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to
Continue Reading FDA steps up import alerts for decomposing seafood, pesticides in food
It’s the Fourth of July weekend and with that comes the expectation of lots of food, time with friends and family and fireworks. Prep for the heat, review firework safety and read the following food
Continue Reading Foods to avoid this Independence Day and tips to avoid holiday food poisoning
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to
Continue Reading FDA tightens import restrictions on certain cantaloupe, seafood, dried fruit
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Continue Reading FDA warns two food companies in China over seafood violations in facilities
Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, is recalling some of its “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
“The production of the product has been
Continue Reading Alabama company recalls crabmeat after FDA finds Listeria on equipment
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to
Continue Reading FDA beefs up import security on certain fruit juice, seafood, pet treats
