On April 6, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced issuing a final report on its investigation of the 2020 fall outbreak of E. coli O157:H7). The FDA also announced the...
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BlogHow much progress have we made to obtain safe leafy Greens?
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In the newsIn Denmark Salmonella outbreak due to herbal medicine
Food Safety News reported that a Salmonella outbreak in Denmark affects 25 people and has been traced to a herbal supplement brand, according to food safety officials. As a result, Orkla Care A/S, the seller of the implicate...
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In the newsFSIS issues alert for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products. The products were produced by Plainville Brand...
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BlogUnique new bacteria discovered at the space station that may help growing plants
Scientists on the ISS (International Space Station) have been frequently checking eight locations of the spaceship over the last six years for the presence of microorganisms’ growth. Hundreds of bacteria samples have been...
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In the newsTwo Lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice dry cat food recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
The J. M. Smucker Co. (Orrville, OH) announced a limited, voluntary recall of two lots (lot #1081804, UPC #2927452099, best by Sept. 14, 2022, and lot #1082804, UPC #2927452099, best by Sept. 15, 2022) of Meow Mix®...
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In the newsAction Plan to reduce toxic elements in baby and toddler foods announced by FDA
The FDA announced a new action plan, called “Closer to Zero,” to reduce exposure to toxic elements in foods commonly eaten by babies and young children to the lowest possible levels. The FDA’s goal is to re...