Four suspected cases of foodborne botulism are under investigation in Argentina.
In late August, the National Health Surveillance System was notified of the cases following a meeting at a house in the district of Buenos
Continue Reading Botulism sickens four in Argentina; Trichinella update shared
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.
Continue Reading FDA sends warning letter to New Hampshire food firm because of pests in warehouse
The Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with STOP Foodborne Illness, a non-profit public health organization, is set to host the eighth installment of its webinar series on food safety culture. Scheduled for Sept. 13
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The United Kingdom’s top food microbiology lab has continued to see a drop in communications with European counterparts after Brexit.
Findings come from a report covering work of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for
Continue Reading Reduced EU contact continues for UK food microbiology lab
As Americans gear up to celebrate Labor Day with outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and picnics, everyone should prioritize food safety to avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses. Labor Day is an ideal time for friends and
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The majority of topics highlighted at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on food safety had already been discussed before.
At the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures meeting in July, members
Continue Reading Almost all trade concerns at WTO meeting previously discussed
Conagra Brands, Inc., a Marshall, MO establishment, has recalled approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, according to USDA’S Food Safety and
Continue Reading Conagra Brands is recalling chicken strips for injury-causing pieces of plastic.
Hillshire Brands Company, a St. Joseph, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of
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A Salmonella outbreak in a Welsh city has been declared over after sickening more than 30 people.
A total of 33 confirmed and one probable case were linked to a pub in Wrexham.
Despite an
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak in Wrexham, Wales, over after 30 people fell sick