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Salmonella outbreak traced to fish sold in California, Arizona; further distribution possible

By Coral Beach on October 20, 2022

More than 30 people have been confirmed sick in an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield infections traced to fresh raw salmon.

Of the 33 patients, 16 have completed interviews with health officials and 12 of those…

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Scientists find large gap in anisakis estimates and official statistics

By Joe Whitworth on September 24, 2022

Researchers have estimated that Japan had around 20,000 anisakiasis cases each year in 2018 and 2019. These figures are much higher than official data.

Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms. Transmission occurs…

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CDC finds shrimp illnesses after Salmonella outbreak declared over

By News Desk on August 18, 2021

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has amended its final update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp.  The agency says since its July 21 final report, it…
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Mai Cuisine recalls shrimp rolls from counters in Target stores because of Salmonella

By News Desk on August 17, 2021

Mai Cuisine Inc. of Allentown, PA, is recalling 67 packs of “Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll WR” purchased in the state of California because of potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall was initiated after Avanti Frozen Foods …
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Whole Foods Markets recalls sushi sold at certain California stores

By News Desk on August 17, 2021

Genji Pacific LLC. of Allentown, PA, is recalling 1,490 packs of sushi containing cocktail shrimp over potential salmonella contamination. The sushi was sold at Whole Foods Market stores in California.

The recall was initiated after …
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Sushi related outbreak stumps health officials; more than 150 sickened

By Coral Beach on January 6, 2021

Public health officials in North Carolina have concluded their investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak linked to sushi, saying they were unable to determine the specific cause behind the illnesses of more than 150 people.
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Irish authorities shutter unregistered sushi operations run from bedroom

By News Desk on November 11, 2020

Three sushi firms operating from the bedroom of a house in Ireland have been closed down by authorities.

The unregistered online sushi takeaway restaurants were run from the home with breaches of legislation, food safety…
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FSANZ identifies Salmonella in raw fish as emerging issue

By Joe Whitworth on May 23, 2020

Salmonella in raw fish has been identified by Food Standards Australia New Zealand as an emerging food safety risk.

For 2019, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) also noted two ongoing issues and kept a…
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Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes

By News Desk on March 23, 2020

The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, you should consider doing a quick check for worms, according to a team of researchers.

A new study led by scientists at…
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California company recalls sushi from 40 states for risk of vibrio infections

By News Desk on March 16, 2020

AFC Distribution Corp. is recalling a certain kind of sushi from retailers because an ingredient in it could be contaminated with a microscopic organism that can cause illnesses in humans.

The company, based in Ranchi…
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