Soaking “sprouted” foods at room temperature creates the risk of salmonella growth on popular snack foods, according to an Oregon State University study. The study is intended to provide information for both the industry and
Continue Reading Study looks at the danger of ambient water ‘sprouting’ and solutions
The parent company of Lavva brand yogurt has initiated a recall of a lot of product because testing showed possible mold contamination. The yogurt is available at retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Kroger
Continue Reading Concerns about mold prompt nationwide recall of yogurt
Any discussion of outbreaks in 2020 must be dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, even though it is not considered a foodborne outbreak. There is no solid evidence that the virus can be transmitted by foods
Continue Reading Attention focuses on COVID-19 while foodborne outbreaks continue in 2020
Fresh sprouted microgreens associated with a Salmonella outbreak were distributed more widely than originally thought. Canadian officials report the recalled sprouts were sent to Nova Scotia in addition to Ontario and British Columbia.
The wider
Continue Reading Sprout recalls continue amidst investigation of Salmonella outbreak
More than two years after sending a warning letter to the firm — and more than nine years after gaining the power to do so — the FDA has today, for the first time, issued
Continue Reading FDA flexes FSMA permanent injunction muscles for the first time
A Canadian company is recalling organic microgreens because of possible contamination with Salmonella, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The agency is urging consumers to check their homes for the Picoudi brand microgreens
Continue Reading Salmonella concerns prompt recall of organic microgreens
The Food and Drug Administration’s investigation of an outbreak of E. coli 0103 in clover sprouts has been completed, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that the outbreak is over.
The
Continue Reading CDC says outbreak traced to raw clover sprouts has come to an end
Public health officials have identified another 25 victims in an E. coli outbreak traced to raw sprouts that were served at Jimmy John’s, sold at Whole Foods and other retailers, and distributed to unknown entities.
Continue Reading Two dozen more sick in E. coli outbreak traced to raw clover sprouts
Having originally reported that an outbreak was linked to clover sprouts used by Jimmy John’s restaurants, the FDA now says the E. coli outbreak is related to products from Chicago Indoor Garden that were
Continue Reading Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice
An indoor garden company is recalling all of its products that contain certain sprouts from Whole Foods and other retailers because the FDA has found the sprouts are contaminated with E. coli 0103.
Chicago Indoor
Continue Reading Government finds E. coli contamination in sprouts; company initiates recall
Lithuania is not able to verify whether food of non-animal origin is produced in compliance with EU regulations to prevent contamination with pathogens, according to a recent audit report.
DG Sante, the unit behind the
Continue Reading DG Sante finds flaws in controls for food of non-animal origin in Lithuania
