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Imported frozen spinach packaged under the Lidl brand is being recalled in nine states after testing showed positive results for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
"The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and…
A Canadian company, 1991166 Ontario Inc., is recalling Mahruse brand halva with black seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and may…
APHIS smuggling unit finds prohibited pork in New York City
During the past three months, from October to December 2021, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) program seized and destroyed more than 1,900 pounds of prohibited pork, poultry, and ruminant products from…
COVID-19 measures a factor in Dutch foodborne illness decline
By Joe Whitworth
The number of foodborne infections in the Netherlands in 2020 fell sharply compared with previous years likely because of measures taken against coronavirus, researchers say.
Closures of cafes and restaurants, the decrease in social events including catering, travel restrictions, social…
Mussels linked to 30 Vibrio infections in New Zealand
More than 30 people have fallen sick in the past few months with Vibrio infections in New Zealand.
Due to the increase in Vibrio parahaemolyticus cases around the country this summer, New Zealand Food Safety has reminded consumers to thoroughly…
2022 Food safety trends: Learning to live with COVID
By Chris Koger
As the United States enters its third pandemic year, the influences of the virus on the food industry will continue, even as supply chain partners embrace new trends and discard old ones this year not just to survive, but thrive.…
Unsanitary conditions, undeclared colors, improper labeling spur action by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA's import alerts, as posted by the agency, are…
African Foodways Market is recalling "Tiger Nuts" from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.
The product originated from Bistak Enterprises Inc., which recently recalled various products because of Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.
The nuts were…
Norovirus sickens more than 120 in Slovenia; contaminated packaging suspected
Norovirus was the cause of more than 120 illnesses in late December 2021 in Slovenia, according to findings of an investigation.
The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (UVHVVR) and…
Keeping food safe during power outages; be prepared to be safe
Winter storm Izzy has made its way across the eastern United States stranding many in heaps of snow, and leading to thousands of power outages. Among all the other concerns caused by the weather, food safety can become a critical…
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