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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after FDA testing finds E.coli

By News Desk on January 12, 2023

Fullei Fresh is recalling Alfalfa Sprouts after FDA testing finds  Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC.)

According to the recall, it is a strain of E. coli which is not part of the company’s routine E.

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FDA closes investigation of patients infected with Salmonella; no cause found

By Coral Beach on January 12, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration has closed its investigation of an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Typhimurium that sickened more than 250 people without finding a cause for the illnesses.

The FDA first announced the…

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FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

By Coral Beach on January 5, 2023

During this first week of 2023, the Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate three outbreaks of foodborne illnesses initially reported in 2022.

The most recent outbreak has sickened people in three states and has…

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Publisher’s Platform: Is it past time for a warning label on sprouts?

By Bill Marler on January 3, 2023

— OPINION —

According to the CDC, as of December 29, 2022, a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from three states Nebraska (8), Oklahoma (1) and…

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More sprouts recalled as outbreak investigation continues

By News Desk on December 30, 2022

SunSprout Enterprises has expanded a recall of raw alfalfa sprouts because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall is a result of an investigation by Nebraska and the federal CDC of an outbreak of illness…

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Publisher’s Platform: History of ‘sprout breaks’ and why food safety folks avoid them

By Bill Marler on December 30, 2022

— OPINION —

This is something I posted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thank you www.barfblog.com

As far back as September 1998, FDA issued a warning against sprouts urging:

Children, pregnant women and the elderly should…

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New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

By Coral Beach on December 30, 2022

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak on infections related to consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts.

At least 15 people in Nebraska have become sick from Salmonella Typhimurium. U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials are…

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Sprouts recalled in response to Salmonella outbreak

By News Desk on December 29, 2022

SunSprout Enterprises is recalling raw alfalfa sprouts because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall is a result of an investigation by Nebraska and the federal CDC of an outbreak of illness associated with the…

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Nebraska officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts

By News Desk on December 26, 2022

Nebraska officials are urging the public to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts after at least a dozen people have been confirmed sick in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium.

The sick people reported eating the alfalfa sprouts…

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Foods to avoid this Independence Day and tips to avoid holiday food poisoning

By Jonan Pilet on July 2, 2022

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…

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