Eighty foodborne botulism outbreaks occurred in China involving 55 deaths over a 15-year period, according to a new study.
The top implicated food was home-prepared traditional processed stinky tofu and dried beef. Improper processing or storage were major contributors to outbreaks and initial misdiagnosis occurred in more than a quarter
Continue Reading China reports 80 botulism outbreaks over 15-year period
Unisoya Inc. is recalling Unisoya brand organic tofu, “Fine Herbs,” from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
“This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead
Continue Reading Company recalls tofu in Quebec because of potential for Listeria contamination
Official controls of milk and meat production in Norway must be improved so they are in line with the law, according to an audit report.
The assessment found the overall system was good but Norwegian authorities needed to ensure controls target businesses most likely to present a risk to food
Continue Reading Norway told to improve milk and meat controls to meet legal requirements
Golden Gate Soy Products, a California-based food manufacturer, has agreed to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal food safety regulations and other requirements. The food manufacturer specializes in manufacturing a variety of tofu and other soy-based products, including soy milk.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Continue Reading FDA shuts down California tofu and soy manufacturer over L. mono
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.
In the letter, regional officials with the Food and Drug Administration told Steven Seeto that his
Continue Reading Sprout, tofu company warned 18 months after FDA inspectors found bugs, rodents, Listeria
Three warning letters recently posted by the Food and Drug Administration cited food safety violations at a tofu production plant in California, a supplement company in Nebraska and a supplier of fish roe based in Peru.
Companies that receive FDA warning letters are given 15 days to respond in writing.
Continue Reading FDA warnings: Tofu, supplements and fish eggs
Portland, OR — On a recent rainy evening, Native Foods Cafe in Bridgeport Village was bustling. Customers crowded around the counter to order burgers, nachos, chicken wings and other dishes, and people were happily digging in after being
Continue Reading Meat substitutes: Safer and just as tasty as the real thing?
A soy products manufacturer that agreed to close its doors last November after Listeria contamination at its Chicago facility was associated with several illnesses last summer has accepted a consent degree outlining conditions it must follow if it ever wants to get back in business. Julia and Paul Trinh, individually
Continue Reading Owners of Chicago Sprout Business Sign Consent Degree
Two customers of a Chinese grocery in New York City likely fell ill with botulism after home-fermenting their tofu in January 2012, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The illnesses happened 23 days apart, though investigators found that the patients — both
Continue Reading Botulism from Home-Fermented Tofu Sickened 2 in 2012
The Washington State Department of Agriculture Monday revoked the operating license of a soy food processor after finding repeated health violations at the company’s facility. The firm, Seattle-based Chu Minh Corp., which makes tofu and other soy-based products, can no longer process or distribute food, and has been fined $17,800
Continue Reading Washington State Revokes Tofu Company's License for Unsanitary Practices
