A major Listeria outbreak in Switzerland has sickened more than 30 since 2022 and seven people have died.
The first case was reported in April 2022, and the outbreak peak occurred in 2023. The last sick person became ill in June 2024.
An article in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
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Now Foods of Bloomingdale, IL, is recalling Now Real Foods Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts because of high mold, yeast, and total viable count in the product.
According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Aug. 14, 2024, and
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JFC International Inc. is recalling certain J-Baket Brand Napa Kimchi because of high levels of yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.
According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Aug. 1, 2024, and is ongoing.
Recalled
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Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc. is recalling Adonis brand Classic Hummus because of microbial contamination, specifically yeast.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled products were distributed in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Recalled products:
| Brand | Product | Size | Codes | UPC |
| Adonis | Classic Hummus | 250 g | BB 2024/MR/24, |
Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients Inc. is recalling a yeast extract because of potential contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration reported today that the Dublin, OH, company has recalled 15-kilogram — 33-pound — bags of “Yeast Extract Ajirex” packed in boxes because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
There is concern that
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Researchers have found Cronobacter in samples of nuts, seeds and dried fruit in Poland.
The study determined the microbiological quality of commercial ready-to-eat food products of plant origin with a focus on Cronobacter.
Analyses were carried out on 64 samples of nuts, dried fruits, candied fruits, seeds, and mixes of
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Days after recalling 11 tons of donated chia seeds because of rodent droppings, the Oregon Food Bank recalled almost 32 tons of pumpkin seeds and half a ton of nutritional yeast.
The reason for the yeast recall was not included in the recall notice posted by the food bank. The
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When people think of where germs lurk in the kitchen, the blender and can opener are not likely to be the first two places that come to mind. But these two cooking tools, along with the meat and vegetable trays in the refrigerator and rubber spatulas, top the list of
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Acrylamide-preventing yeast strains might not sound like something worth celebrating, but do not tell that to the folks at Functional Technologies Corp. Acrylamide is a known lethal neurotoxin that sometimes occurs in cooked starchy foods, which causes some concerns about carcinogenicity of those foods. The Canadian firm’s recent experience shows
Continue Reading “Secret” Yeast Additive Gets GRAS Approval
