State test results of lettuce thought to be linked to an outbreak of E. Coli infections in St. Louis County have come back negative, but officials say a caterer’s food is still on their radar. Health officials have reported that 106 people, including students from Rockwood Summit High School and... Continue Reading
Read the NewsAn outbreak of Listeria infections traced to ready-to-eat chicken and meat products has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Nov. 22 that an infant in California has died in the outbreak linked to food from Yu Shang Inc. The multi-state outbreak has sickened 11 people.... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA note I received from a widow. I hope everyone at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the FDA read this along with every owner of every company that produces food. Hello, my name is _________________ I am the widow of ___________________ who died of Listeria from Boars Head Liverwurst on July 18,... Continue Reading
Read the NewsJoseph Seviroli, LLC of Garden City, NY, is recalling 1,366,065 pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because it contains chicken contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Oct. 9, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe CDC has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats to be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating the outbreak on July 19. Ultimately the outbreak sickened 59 people across 19 states, killing 10. The company closed its production plant in... Continue Reading
Read the NewsVulnerable groups in Germany have been advised not to eat a type of raw meat spread after testing revealed the presence of pathogens. The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reported on results from the sampling of seasoned ground (minced) meat, fresh pork and beef, and cantaloupe... Continue Reading
Read the NewsCongresswoman Rosa DeLauro. D-CT, has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones urging him to increase public awareness of the benefits of human donor milk and potential benefits of human milk-derived human milk fortifier for Very Low Birth Weight infants. DeLauro... Continue Reading
Read the NewsIHA Beverage of Commerce, CA, is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder in 4-ounce bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed mostly through California retail stores and a few stores across the United States. The product was not sold online, according... Continue Reading
Read the NewsF&S Fresh Foods of Sacramento, CA, is recalling Whole Foods Market organic carrot sticks and celery/carrot sticks in relation to an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections. The recall was initiated after F&S Fresh Foods was notified by Grimmway Farms that whole organic carrots supplied to F&S Fresh Foods may... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA Spartanburg, SC, company is recalling ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in relation to a cluster of Listeria infections. The recall notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) did not indicate where the sick people live, except to say the outbreak involves more than one state. The... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFabalish Inc. of Carlstadt, NJ, is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, which is associated with an outbreak. This recall is being conducted in response to a nationwide recall initiated by Grimmway Farms of their organic whole carrots and baby carrots. Although... Continue Reading
Read the NewsWolverine Packing Co. of Detroit, MI, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). These items were shipped to restaurant locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when FSIS... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state, and federal agencies, as well as other interested entities, on PFAS concentrations in seafood, the surrounding environment, and... Continue Reading
Read the NewsPortuguese authorities have cracked down on operators handling meat, eggs, wine, cheese and mollusks in various operations over recent months but have recently opted to go on strike. Earlier this month, the Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) took action against a meat producer and distributor in Braga. Despite having... Continue Reading
Read the NewsIndia introduced more than half of the new trade concerns debated at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting. Attendees at the November meeting of the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures addressed trade concerns related to food safety and animal and plant health. Members raised 64 specific... Continue Reading
Read the NewsJust about 34 years ago today 6-year-old Lauren Rudolph was about to eat an undercooked, E. coli O157:H7-tainted hamburger at a San Diego area Jack-in-the-Box. She would die just after Christmas. Lauren would be the first of four children to die. Eventually, more than 700 people were sickened across five states. Nearly 200 people were... Continue Reading
Read the NewsIHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because of potential elevated levels of lead. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by the Arkansas Department of Health which revealed that the finished products contained elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to... Continue Reading
Read the NewsScientists have said applying a technique often used to assess the disease burden by pathogens to chemicals is “feasible but complicated.” The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) investigated the possibility of using the approach to estimate and compare the health impacts of foodborne chemicals. The health... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — This column was originally published by MedPage Today and is reprinted here with permission. Let’s not bury our heads in the sand Colleagues, it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee. Or, for a true reality check, just scan the Department of Agriculture’s frequently-updated map and... Continue Reading
Read the NewsU.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act on Nov. 18. It includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong. The Food Security Act it is the first sign of life... Continue Reading
Read the NewsNon-pathogenic Listeria, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus have been detected in plant-based products tested in Switzerland. The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, assessed the microbiological quality and occurrence of some foodborne pathogens in plant-based meat alternatives from Swiss retailers. Plant-based meat alternative products have a high water... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The individual is an employee at Beans & Barley, located on Milwaukee’s East Side. The individual took necessary precautions after developing symptoms and is fully cooperating with public... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe patient count in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections at a St. Louis County high school is approaching 100. St. Louis County Health officials reported on Nov. 19 there are 94 infected students from Rockwood Summit High School. When the outbreak was first reported on Nov. 14 there... Continue Reading
Read the NewsVarious brands of organic carrots are being recalled in Canada from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. This recall was triggered by a recall in the U.S. by Grimmway Farms of 35 brands and weight sizes of organic carrots and baby carrots. For photos and label information... Continue Reading
Read the NewsAlmost 900 foodborne disease incidents have been recorded, and 22 children have died across South Africa since September. President Cyril Ramaphosa said there had been 890 reported incidents of foodborne illness across all provinces since the beginning of September. Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have been the most affected, with Limpopo, Free State,... Continue Reading
Read the NewsWhen it comes to the Salmonella rule for poultry the, public has wanted more time for comments and more meeting time with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Now they are getting both. The agency plans to hold two virtual public meetings for stakeholders to discuss the proposed framework to... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFrance has reported a decline in cases of a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. Data from Santé publique France shows 143 HUS cases in 2023 compared to 252... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe Kroger Co. is recalling Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry because meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on Oct. 11 and is ongoing. The... Continue Reading
Read the NewsNational Pasta Corp. is recalling M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed nationally in Canada. Recalled product: M&M Food Market – Buffalo Chicken Dip Consumers and retailers should not... Continue Reading
Read the NewsNut Works Canada is recalling Nut Works brand raw whole pistachios because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Canada. About Salmonella infectionsFood contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually... Continue Reading
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