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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BlogBird Flu and its impact on humans
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In the newsCDFA announced the recall of Burrata Cheese made by Gioia Cheese Company due to Salmonella
The CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) reported that Burrata cheese produced and packaged by Gioia Cheese Company of Los Angeles County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announ...
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In the newsCore update as of August 06, 2025
The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes six postings. Two outbreaks closed without identifying the source. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313) linked to an unidentified product, the case...
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BlogAre food outbreaks and recalls rising? It apper as if we hear about new outbreaks very frequently
There has been a barrage of bad news about food safety lately. Ten people died after eating Boar’s Head deli meat connected to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak and dozens were hospitalized. An E....
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In the newsPersistence of foodborne bacterial pathogens on microgreens and soil irrigated with contaminated water
The Journal of Food Protection, 5 August 2025, published “Persistence of foodborne bacterial pathogens on microgreens and soil irrigated with contaminated water”. The study aimed to investigate the potential tran...
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In the newsIn Ireland, various brands of O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
The FSAI has issued a recall alert for nine potted coriander products by O'Hanlon Herbs due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall products were provided by O'Hanlon Herbs to a range of major supermar...