Researchers have assessed the factors impacting food safety in items that were provided to victims of an earthquake in Turkey.
The study examined the food safety and security of emergency food distributed to survivors by 40 organizations located in provinces heavily affected by the earthquake. It was conducted in Kahramanmaraş
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A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections tied to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream has sickened four people across two states, according to an investigation update from the FDA.
No deaths have been reported, but one person has been hospitalized.
The outbreak spans Minnesota and New Jersey, with illnesses reported as of
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed some of the main food hygiene mistakes made by consumers.
The Consumer Insights Tracker is a monthly survey conducted by YouGov with 2,000 adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
November’s edition shows 46 percent of people don’t always check use-by dates before
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As Christmas approaches, families across the country are preparing festive meals with turkey, ham and other holiday favorites. However, food safety experts warn that improper thawing, cooking and food handling practices could make the celebrations a health hazard. By following a few simple guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading to tables, safe handling practices can mean the difference between a joyous holiday and a foodborne illness.
“Unsafe handling and undercooking
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The European Commission has reported on developments related to the food safety control systems of five potential European Union countries, including Ukraine and Turkey.
As part of the Enlargement Package, the EU Commission assessed how prepared Serbia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Turkey are as they work toward EU accession. A
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The USDA is planning to reduce some Salmonella testing for poultry products for the coming fiscal year, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.
In a 33-page sampling plan for fiscal year 2024, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) outlines the number of samples it plans
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International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region of England.
Scientists found illness after travel abroad contributes substantially to the burden of infection in North East England. There has also been no reduction in the proportion of travel-associated
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The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on Turkey covering dairy products and a follow-up audit on bivalve mollusk controls.
The milk audit, carried out by DG Sante in September 2023, was largely positive, but four recommendations were made.
Turkey is authorized to send dairy products
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After whole genome sequencing showed a sample of Boar’s Head deli meat was contaminated with the outbreak strain responsible for a deadly Listeria outbreak, the company expanded its recall to include an additional 7 million pounds of products.
The Jarratt, VA, company announced the expanded recall on July 30. The
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