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Two outbreak investigations closed without source identified; one continues

By Coral Beach on August 17, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration has closed an investigation into an outbreak of infections from E. Coli O26 without having found the source of the pathogen.

The agency reports that the outbreak has ended with…

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CDC isolates specific strain of E. coli that is of great concern

By News Desk on August 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a strain of E. coli bacteria that it considers persistent and causing illnesses over a long period.

An article in the September issue of the publication…

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FDA reports new Listeria outbreak; closes investigation into E. coli outbreak

By Coral Beach on August 10, 2023

Federal investigators are looking into a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. An investigation into an E. Coli outbreak has ended without a source having been identified.

The Food and Drug Administration has initiated…

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15 sick in Argentinian Trichinella outbreak

By News Desk on August 10, 2023

Authorities in a province of Argentina have issued a warning following the discovery of a Trichinella outbreak.

Related samples of bacon and dried chorizo sausage were positive for Trichinella spiralis. Products came from the factory…

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UK survey shows low levels of AMR in E. coli on beef and pork

By News Desk on August 9, 2023

According to a survey, there are low levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in E. coli on beef and pork meat on sale in the United Kingdom.

The report was produced by the Animal and Plant…

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Norway hit by second, more serious, E. coli outbreak

By News Desk on August 8, 2023

Norwegian officials are trying to find the source of another E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people, living in different parts of…

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Publisher’s Platform: Post Poisoned – What to do with my Food Safety Magic Wand?

By Bill Marler on August 5, 2023

— OPINION —

Over two months ago, while watching the premiere of the documentary, “Poisoned,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, I got thinking again about how little in the past 30 years I…

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FDA reports increasing patient counts in Salmonella, cyclospora outbreaks

By Coral Beach on August 3, 2023

Patient counts continue to increase in three cyclospora outbreaks and one Salmonella outbreak.

Sources of the parasite and the bacteria have not yet been determined, according to updates from the Food and Drug Administration.

Patient…

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Cheese link in Italian HUS case

By News Desk on August 3, 2023

Italian authorities have issued a warning after a young girl developed a serious condition after suffering an E. coli infection.

The Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) published a notice to consumers following a case…

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Rare E. coli type behind deadly UK outbreak; 2 dozen sick

By News Desk on August 2, 2023

One person has died in an E. coli outbreak being investigated by health authorities in the United Kingdom.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are trying to find the source…

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