HEALTH and FOOD
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E. coli outbreak linked to animal exhibit raises concerns in Tennessee
A report has been released in relation to an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Tennessee, with health authorities...
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FSA and FSS call for action to tackle vet shortage
Two food agencies in the United Kingdom have voiced their concern about the lack of vets and the potential impact on the meat sector. The...
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Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada over Listeria contamination and consumer complaint
Kam Ding Investment Ltd. is recalling K-Fresh brand Enoki Mushroom because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the...
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Letter from the Editor: Food safety’s budget
Until Food Safety News Managing Editor Coral Beach called me recently to talk about the relationship between the FDA’s budget and that of the...
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Experts evaluate methods to control Campylobacter in chicken meat
According to scientists, no interventions precisely control Campylobacter on meat. Several methods have been tested with mixed success. Some...
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USDA offers to close ‘Product of USA’ loophole, but not until 2026
Making an election-year promise that does not have to become a reality until well after the voting isn’t new. Since Congress surrendered...
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La Fiesta recalls cinnamon because of lead contamination
La Fiesta Food Products of La Mirada, CA, is recalling Cinnamon Ground .87oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. The...
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FDA asks for $702 billion for the coming year
The Food and Drug Administration is requesting 7.4 percent more for certain aspects of its budget for fiscal year 2025 than it received for the...
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Breakfast burritos recalled in Washington after testing finds Listeria
Jen’s Breakfast Burritos, LLC, of Auburn, WA is recalling approximately 144 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito products that may be...
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WHO to create Alliance for Food Safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) is to create a network to help countries with surveillance of foodborne diseases. The first meeting of...