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.
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Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice
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
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Government finds E. coli contamination in sprouts; company initiates recall
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.
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DG Sante finds flaws in controls for food of non-animal origin in Lithuania
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
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Salmonella test results prompt recall of fresh bean sprouts
Fresh Sprout International is recalling Fresh Sprouts brand sprouts from because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
“This recall was triggered by test results. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation,
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Publisher’s Platform: Wise words from Barfblog — What is the one food you will not eat? Raw sprouts tops the list, always
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According to the FDA, Sprouts Unlimited of Marion, IA, is recalling clover spouts in 4-ounce packages because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O103 bacteria (E. coli O103).
The affected batches of
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Jimmy John’s restaurants in Iowa linked to another E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts
Sprouts Unlimited has initiated a recall of clover sprouts because of possible E. coli O103 contamination. The clover sprouts were distributed to Hy Vee Food stores, Fareway Food Stores and used by Jimmy John’s restaurants
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FDA issues warning letter to sprouting operation
As part of its enforcements, 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.
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Sprout, tofu company warned 18 months after FDA inspectors found bugs, rodents, Listeria
The FDA issued a warning letter in recent days regarding an inspection 18 months ago at a sprout and tofu facility where federal officials found live rodents and cockroaches, as well as Listeria bacteria.
Comment now on proposed safety guidance for fresh sprouts
Beginning today, the FDA is accepting comments on proposed guidance designed to improve the safety of fresh sprouts, which have been responsible for at least 50 outbreaks in the past two decades.
The proposed guidance
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Study finds pathogen issues with ready-to-eat salad and sprouts
A study by German researchers has raised concerns on the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat salad mixes and fresh sprouts.
The three-year research project by the Max Rubner Institute also found the microbiological quality of cucumbers,
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