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FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

Federal officials have begun an onsite inspection of a company in Ecuador that exported cinnamon applesauce to the United States that was used in three brands of applesauce traced to

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Dec 2023

FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has been linked to at least 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Over 100 people were infected by Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC) and Enteropathogenic

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

Zambia has reported its largest anthrax outbreak for a decade, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As of late November 2023, 684 suspected cases and four deaths have been

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2023

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Santé Publique France has published details on Campylobacter infections in 2022, including 60 outbreaks. Epidemiological surveillance findings are based on the National Reference Center (CNR) for Campylobacter and Helicobacter and

By News Desk

/ 10 Dec 2023

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Standards on the control of STEC, for water reuse and the use of remote audits were adopted at the latest Codex Alimentarius Commission session. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for zilpaterol

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Dec 2023

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

The owner of a restaurant in France linked to a botulism outbreak is facing charges in relation to the incident. In September 2023, during the Rugby World Cup, foodborne botulism

By News Desk

/ 8 Dec 2023

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

Salmonella infections prompt renewed Polish poultry warning

Food agencies in the United Kingdom have again voiced concern about Salmonella in poultry and egg products from Poland. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Dec 2023

Salmonella infections prompt renewed Polish poultry warning

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for experts to contribute to work on the economic impact of foodborne diseases. WHO is in the process of updating global estimates on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Dec 2023

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil. Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to buy or eat several types of counterfeit chocolate bars. The alert comes after reports of fake branded chocolate being found

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

Scientists have given details about different Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, norovirus, and Cryptosporidium outbreaks in various countries. Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Dec 2023

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

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World

FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick

Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley

Anthrax outbreak in Zambia sickens hundreds

France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data

Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter

Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

Salmonella infections prompt renewed Polish poultry warning

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

Your Support Protects Public Health