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Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Chocolate pretzels have been recalled in several countries as the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. The alert was first raised at the end of

By News Desk

/ 4 Feb 2025

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections. The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Feb 2025

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 3 Feb 2025

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Researchers have documented the first enteroinvasive E. coli outbreak in Thailand. An enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) outbreak affecting 154 people was identified among attendees at a wedding in Loei Province.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Feb 2025

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled certain products of morbier cheese in British Columbia because of pathogenic E. coli contamination. Morbier, a semi-soft cows’ milk cheese, has been

By News Desk

/ 1 Feb 2025

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese. In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jan 2025

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Police in Brazil have arrested four people for selling meat that was allegedly unfit for human consumption as it had come into contact with floodwater. Rio de Janeiro Civil Police

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Food research projects earn support

More than 100 projects have received support as part of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) proof of concept competition. Each grant is worth €150,000 ($157,300) and helps

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe

Coca-Cola has recalled a variety of soft drinks from 10 countries because of chemical contamination. Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners said the recall was due to high levels of chlorate.

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Heineken UK has recalled bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale because of an issue that may present a food safety risk to consumers. After investigating three recent consumer complaints, instances have

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Frozen desserts recalled in Canada because of Salmonella outbreak

A recall of tartlets in Canada is being conducted as part of an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting that D. Effe T. brand

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

People often underestimate the importance of kitchen hygiene in preventing foodborne illness, according to a German agency. Every year, more than 100,000 illnesses are reported in Germany that may

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Jan 2025

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

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World

Pretzels recalled due to health risk from foreign substance; criminal complaint filed

Scientists analyze role of weather on Salmonella infections

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

More than 150 sick in rare E. coli outbreak in Thailand

Jean Perrin Morbier cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Food research projects earn support

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Frozen desserts recalled in Canada because of Salmonella outbreak

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

Your Support Protects Public Health