Recent infant botulism outbreaks have been linked to powdered infant formula contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Most recently, Nara Organics voluntarily recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after three cases...
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BlogInfant Botulism and Baby Formula
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In the newsIn Ireland, a batch of Deluxe Spanish Castellano Sheeps’ Cheese was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
In Ireland, the FSAI announced a recall of a batch of Deluxe Spanish Castellano Sheeps’ Cheese due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Cheese was sold in Lidl stores. The product is a 150g pack size with the...
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In the newsOutbreak of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, not counted by the CDC
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with several local health departments, are actively investigating a large and ...
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BlogBoar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
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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In the newsCan Consumers Rely on AI Chatbots for Food Safety Advice? A Comparative Analysis of Chatbot Responses and Food Safety Specialists’ Guidance
J. Food Protection published “Can Consumers Rely on AI Chatbots for Food Safety Advice? A comparative analysis of Chatbot responses and Food Safety Specialists’ Guidance”. The growing integration of artific...
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In the newsUtz Potato Chip recalled as FDA’s highest risk level due to Salmonella
A nationwide recall of two brands of potato chips due to Salmonella contamination caused the FDA to categorize it as a class I hazard. Meaning that the recall, which affects multiple flavors and bag sizes of Zapps and Dirty ...