The Coronavirus outbreak called COVID19 killed over 2,000 people (all but 6, in China) and had infected more than 75,000 people. COVID19 is not transmitted through food; the virus needs a host (animal...
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- In the newsListeria Infections Linked to Enoki Mushrooms has sickened 36, 4 deaths and two fetal losses
The CDC reported that as of March 9, 2020, 36 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 17 states (Arizona 2, California 9, Florida 2, Hawaii 3, Indiana 1, Kentucky 1, Marylan...
- In the newsEnoki Mushroom imported from South Korea recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Sun Hong Foods, Inc recalled all of Cases Enoki Mushroom imported from Korea because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in CA, TX, OR, WA, TX, IL, and FL. The pro...
- BlogContinual Underfunding of Food Research Puts the Food System at Risk, Says IFT
The Institute of Food Technology (IFT) published a white about the underfunding of food safety and its consequences. Food research in the US is Food research in the United States is constantly underfunded....
- In the newsFDA stopped foreign inspections due to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA is postponing most foreign inspections through April outside of the US due to travel restrictions. The FDA has confidence in its ability to maintain oversight over international ...
- In the newsFSIS reported results for Salmonella and STEC sampling in raw pork
The FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) conducted a baseline study from 1 June 2017 through 31 May 2018 to characterize and determine the prevalence of Salmonella and assess the occurrence of Shiga toxin-producing Esch...