A woman in New Zealand has been fined for selling food that had been recalled.
In November 2024, Xinchen Liu, the owner of Samurai Bowl on Colombo Street in Christchurch, pleaded guilty to one charge under the Food Act for trading food that was subject to a recall. The action
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Beetroot salad contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus was the likely source of illness onboard two flights from Nepal.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health in Hong Kong said 43 passengers, 22 men and 21 women, on two flights from Kathmandu earlier this month were affected.
They
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Aux Terroirs is recalling certain Fromagerie des Grondines cheeses because of the possible presence of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec
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Non-pathogenic Listeria, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus have been detected in plant-based products tested in Switzerland.
The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, assessed the microbiological quality and occurrence of some foodborne pathogens in plant-based meat alternatives from Swiss retailers.
Plant-based meat alternative products have a high
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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. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
Continue Reading FDA cites Chinese canned tuna facility for major HACCP violations following inspection
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
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Les Fromages Latino Inc. is recalling various brands of cheese because of Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
About Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that usually causes rapid food poisoning
McCormick & Company, Inc. of Hunt Valley, MD, is recalling French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions in various sizes because of the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus.
According to the recall posted online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024, and is ongoing.
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Researchers in Germany have provided an initial evaluation into the microbial quality of plant-based “meat.”
The microbiological status of 10 raw plant-based ground meat products was assessed. Items produced by different companies made from soy, pea, oats, or wheat were obtained in 2021 from Kiel, northern Germany stores.
Total bacterial
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International Food Companies DBA International Food Products, of Hazelwood, MO, is recalling two types of their protein supplements because the products may contain Staphylococcus aureus.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 21, 2023 and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed
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