The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in the Boar’s Head product, which began in May of 2024 with a few isolated cases, quickly escalated in severity. The outbreak had resulted in 60 hospitalizations and 10...
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BlogBoar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
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In the newsSno Pac Foods recalled Del Mar35 LB Bulk Frozen Spinach and 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach due to Listeria monocytogenes
The FDA reported that Sno Pac Foods (Caledonia, MN), recalled Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytoge...
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In the newsFSIS issues Public Health Alert for RTE meals containing Riced Cauliflower due to Listeria monocytogenes
On October 7, 2025, the USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meals produced by FreshRealm that contain an FDA-regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, which may be contaminated with List...
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BlogBird Flu and its impact on humans
Avian influenza H5N1 is a type A bird flu virus, typically, it does not infect people. Human infections have most often happened after close or lengthy unprotected contact with infected birds. The spread...
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In the newsIn Quebec, Martha’s Grains Etc. brand homemade granola mix prepared and sold by the company is recalled due to Salmonella
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Les grains de Martha etc. inc. (199, rue de la Rotonde, in Verdun (Montreal)...
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In the newsUpdate on the outbreak investigation of Listeria monocytogenes in prepared pasta meals (June 2025)
The FDA reported that on September 30, 2025, Nate's Fine Foods, Inc. expanded its recall of certain lots of precooked pasta, including fettuccine, linguine, and farfalle (bowtie), after a sample of linguine pasta collected a...