FoodSafetyNews
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FDA inspecting plant in Ecuador in applesauce lead situation; more children reported sick
Federal officials have begun an onsite inspection of a company in Ecuador that exported cinnamon applesauce to the United States that was used in...
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Swedish E. coli cases linked to imported parsley
Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has been linked to at least 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Over 100 people were infected by...
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High technology is the key to detecting foodborne outbreaks over space and time
Most people think of foodborne illness outbreaks as spanning a few days or weeks. But, with current technology, disease detectives can find...
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France reveals 2022 Campylobacter data
Santé Publique France has published details on Campylobacter infections in 2022, including 60 outbreaks. Epidemiological surveillance...
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Codex adopts standards on E. coli, remote audits and growth promoter
Standards on the control of STEC, for water reuse and the use of remote audits were adopted at the latest Codex Alimentarius Commission session....
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Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning
Kopi Thyme Inc. is recalling six varieties of its sauces because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism...
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Enoki mushrooms recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria
1585633 Ontario Inc. is recalling Good brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination....
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Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak
The owner of a restaurant in France linked to a botulism outbreak is facing charges in relation to the incident. In September 2023, during...
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Frozen chicken recalled because of undercooking
Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, is recalling 1,377 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S....
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More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce
Federal officials continue to receive reports of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. An international investigation of cinnamon...