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The pressure put on EPA over ‘factory farms’

A letter sent Tuesday to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan urges him to unleash EPA’s powers on so-called “factory farms.” The letter is signed by 218 known and

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Jul 2022

The pressure put on EPA over ‘factory farms’

All but one of ice cream samples tested in outbreak investigation are contaminated

Florida officials say 16 of 17 ice cream samples from a production facility have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, spurring a formal stop sales order from the state. The facility

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jul 2022

WHO seeks experts on microbial hazards

The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for people with experience on risk assessment of microbiological hazards. The call comes as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk

By News Desk

/ 14 Jul 2022

More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA

The FDA is continuing to investigate several outbreaks, including a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak which has seen a jump of 17 patients in the past week. Officials have not yet been

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jul 2022

More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA

Bakery products recalled in Canada over plastic in products

Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC is recalling Enjoy Life brand bakery products from the marketplace because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic. The recalled products have been sold

By News Desk

/ 1 Jul 2022

Bakery products recalled in Canada over plastic in products

Final docket hearing called for July 22, just ahead of jury trial of former Blue Bell president

Pau Kruse, the retired 67-year-old former president of Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham, TX, is ordered to appear in federal court in Austin on July 22. Federal Judge Robert Pitman

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Jul 2022

Final docket hearing called for July 22, just ahead of jury trial of former Blue Bell president

SCOTUS isn’t reviewing the “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner,” Checkoff Program

The U.S. Supreme Court does not see any reason to review the Beef Check-off. It’s a victory for USDA and the nation’s largest beef organization. Since its

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Jun 2022

SCOTUS isn’t reviewing the “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner,” Checkoff Program

APHIS turns attention to swine fever after months of battling avian flu

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching new efforts to help prevent the introduction and spread of African swine fever in the U.S. Through an

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2022

APHIS turns attention to swine fever after months of battling avian flu

Country Fresh recalls snack trays containing Jif peanut butter

Country Fresh is recalling select fresh-cut fruit snack trays and fruit snack cups containing Jif peanut butter because of potential Salmonella contamination. This recall comes after J. M. Smucker Co.

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2022

Country Fresh recalls snack trays containing Jif peanut butter

“Fresh Seasons Power Packs” with Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns

Taher Inc. of Plymouth, MN, is recalling its 6.3 ounce packages of “Fresh Seasons Power Packs” because they contain Jif Peanut Butter and are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. This

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2022

“Fresh Seasons Power Packs” with Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

Although many people know that washing poultry is not a good way of preventing foodborne illness, a recent study found that it might be more dangerous than most realize because

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2022

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

Salmonella case likely not part of outbreak; FDA continues to investigate illnesses related to infant formulas

The FDA reports that a Salmonella Newport infection initially thought to be related to infant formula is not necessarily linked to the powdered products currently under recall. Food and Drug

By News Desk

/ 9 Mar 2022

Salmonella case likely not part of outbreak; FDA continues to investigate illnesses related to infant formulas

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The pressure put on EPA over ‘factory farms’

All but one of ice cream samples tested in outbreak investigation are contaminated

WHO seeks experts on microbial hazards

More patients identified in outbreak of Salmonella infections; other outbreaks still under investigation by the FDA

Bakery products recalled in Canada over plastic in products

Final docket hearing called for July 22, just ahead of jury trial of former Blue Bell president

SCOTUS isn’t reviewing the “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner,” Checkoff Program

APHIS turns attention to swine fever after months of battling avian flu

Country Fresh recalls snack trays containing Jif peanut butter

“Fresh Seasons Power Packs” with Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns

New study looks at the dangers of washing poultry; 25 percent contaminated their salad

Salmonella case likely not part of outbreak; FDA continues to investigate illnesses related to infant formulas