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Raw milk recalled in California after testing finds campylobacter bacteria

By News Desk on May 2, 2023

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing a recall of raw cow milk produced at Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, CA.

The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of the…

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Bill to ban toxics in California looking to gain some traction

By Dan Flynn on March 15, 2023

What if California laid down some new deadlines for taking food safety measures the rest of the country has pretty much been ignoring? Would others begin to impose the same restrictions?

That’s a question raised…

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Food safety tips for those affected by flooding in California

By News Desk on March 15, 2023

An atmospheric river has led to massive flooding in California, and residents now brace for more dangerous storms with the arrival of a second atmospheric river. Residents impacted by the flooding need to keep food…

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Enoki mushrooms recalled after testing finds Listeria

By News Desk on February 27, 2023

Jan Fruits Inc. of Vernon, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of Taiwan) because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall was the result of a routine…

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California food firm warned after rodents, cats, bats, roaches and more found in warehouse

By News Desk on January 30, 2023

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 months after they are sent.

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Keeping food and water safe during flooding and power outages

By News Desk on January 16, 2023

Storms in California have led to massive flooding and left hundreds of thousands without power. Severe weather has also left other areas of the country recovering from floods and tornadoes. Various public health departments are…

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Prop 12 put off until after SCOTUS ruling

By Dan Flynn on December 2, 2022

After the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over California’s Proposition 12 last Oct. 11, the ruling became expected by the end of June. The latest action by California is the extension of a state court…

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Canada sets regulations for some romaine grown in certain parts of California

By News Desk on July 27, 2022

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the fall 2022 import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce with special requirements for certain lettuce produced in California’s Salinas Valley.

Whole-head romaine lettuce and products containing romaine…

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About 150,000 people attended the Coachella Music and Art Festival.

Officials interviewing dozens of people about bus drivers’ illnesses at Coachella

By News Desk on April 27, 2022

Area media are reporting that four dozen shuttle drivers at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival fell ill during the weekend from what is believed to be a foodborne source.

The incident did not…
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California citrus industry invests half a million in CPS produce safety research

By News Desk on January 16, 2022

Citrus producers from California are making a collective $500,000 contribution to Center for Produce Safety’s research capital campaign to fund produce-specific food safety research. 

The funds will support CPS’s work to identify produce safety questions, …
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