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Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

Recalls are being issued worldwide for powdered infant formula, including Similac, following the announcement of recalls in the United States and Canada. Those recalls include actions in Singapore and New

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Feb 2022

Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

U.S. again allows import of Mexican avocados following threat against U.S. inspector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Friday that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico, has restarted and avocado exports to

By News Desk

/ 19 Feb 2022

U.S. again allows import of Mexican avocados following threat against U.S. inspector

Catfish from Vietnam recalled for lack of reinspection

Corfu Foods Inc. of Bensenville, IL, is recalling 6,570 pounds of swai, also known as catfish, imported from Vietnam that was not presented for import reinspection into the United

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2022

Catfish from Vietnam recalled for lack of reinspection

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Abbott is recalling certain powdered infant formula products from the marketplace in Canada because of possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall initiated in

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2022

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Norovirus was the main cause of foodborne outbreaks in Finland from 2017 to 2019, according to figures published recently by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto). About 2,900 people were

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Feb 2022

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public to a risk of exposure to hepatitis A from a food service employee at a restaurant located in Emerald Park, SK.

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2022

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

Dutch survey finds increased confidence in food safety

Public confidence in food safety in the Netherlands has increased in recent years, according to a survey. People were more likely to feel optimistic about food safety and agreed more

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Feb 2022

Dutch survey finds increased confidence in food safety

Study shows raw milk cheese mostly safe in England

The majority of raw milk cheese in England is of good microbiological quality, according to a recent report on a study. A total of 629 samples of cheese were collected

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2022

Study shows raw milk cheese mostly safe in England

Ethylene oxide meeting highlights concerns as recalls continue

A number of European countries have again expressed concerns about how the ethylene oxide contamination incidents are being handled. Several nations highlighted the high burden of required action as more

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Feb 2022

Ethylene oxide meeting highlights concerns as recalls continue

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

Australian regulators have opened a comment period on proposed new food safety management standards for foodservice operators and retail businesses. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s preferred approach is

By News Desk

/ 16 Feb 2022

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

Illegal cannabis edibles trend in UK ‘concerning,’ says CIEH

Concerns have been raised about the illegal sale of cannabis edibles online in the United Kingdom. Various police forces have warned about the products as they not allowed in the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Feb 2022

Illegal cannabis edibles trend in UK ‘concerning,’ says CIEH

Some Mexican avocados banned from U.S. import list; FDA alters import rules for some fruit juice, candy and seafood

Although the issue is not specifically food safety, the import of avocados from a state in Mexico has been banned because of a safety threat against a U.S. official.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Feb 2022

Some Mexican avocados banned from U.S. import list; FDA alters import rules for some fruit juice, candy and seafood

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World

Many countries received recalled infant formula linked to outbreak; one death under investigation

U.S. again allows import of Mexican avocados following threat against U.S. inspector

Catfish from Vietnam recalled for lack of reinspection

Abbott recalls infant formula in Canada as outbreak investigation continues

Norovirus behind a third of outbreaks in Finland

Hepatitis A scare at Tim Hortons in Saskatchewan; seek vaccinations now

Dutch survey finds increased confidence in food safety

Study shows raw milk cheese mostly safe in England

Ethylene oxide meeting highlights concerns as recalls continue

Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

Illegal cannabis edibles trend in UK ‘concerning,’ says CIEH

Some Mexican avocados banned from U.S. import list; FDA alters import rules for some fruit juice, candy and seafood

Your Support Protects Public Health