Bornstein Seafoods Inc. of Bellingham, WA, is recalling 44,550 pounds of its Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recall
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Watson Enterprises Inc. is recalling North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Breaded Shrimp Patties and Frozen Tempura Shrimp Roll because they may contain undeclared egg, soy, and milk, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The recall was triggered by CFIA test results and is classified as a Class 1
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A bipartisan trio of House lawmakers introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act on May 13, aiming to tighten federal oversight of imported shrimp, protect U.S. consumers, and bolster the struggling Gulf Coast shrimp industry.
Led by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-MS, Julia Letlow, R-LA, and Troy Carter, D-LA, the legislation builds
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U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS, has introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act, legislation aimed at tightening federal inspection standards for imported shrimp.
The bill, S.667, would require foreign shrimp exporters to meet U.S. food safety standards and undergo inspections to prevent importation of contaminated shrimp.
With about 90 percent of
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The Food and Drug Administration uses 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
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Continue Reading FDA increases import security on cheese from France, seafood and canned foods
The Food and Drug Administration uses 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
Use the chart below to view import alerts.
Continue Reading FDA increases import enforcement on canned food, papayas, and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration uses 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
Use the chart below to view import alerts.
Continue Reading FDA imposes additional controls on imported fish, shrimp, papaya and more
The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
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Continue Reading FDA steps up enforcement of import regulations on shrimp, juice, tamarind
The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
Click here to go to the FDA
Continue Reading FDA steps up enforcement on imported shrimp, mahimahi, papayas
The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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 FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
Click here to go to the FDA
Continue Reading FDA acts against foreign firms for foods containing Salmonella, heavy metals