In 2019, the FDA and others began a multi-year study in Yuma County, Arizona, to improve understanding of the environmental factors that may impact the presence of foodborne pathogens in the Southwest agricultural...
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BlogSouthwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study on Foodborne Pathogens (2019 – 2024)
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In the newsAdditional ground cinnamon products were recalled due to the presence of elevated levels of lead
The FDA has issued a new warning to consumers about high levels of lead in one ground cinnamon brand (El Servidor). Product testing conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and confirmed by the F...
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In the newsIn Canada, Rambrich Farms brand Mint recalled due to generic E. coli
The CFIA reported that Rambrich Farms (Bradford, Ontario) recalled brand Mint due to generic E. coli. The company recalls certain batches/lots of Fresh Mint Leaves from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected contamination...
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BlogThe source of decade-long Listeria outbreaks was identified as cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods
The CDC reported that as of February 8, 2024, 26 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria. 23 were hospitalized, and 2 died. The CDC investigated some outbreaks connected to queso...
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In the newsOne person dies, a dozen sickened in Flathead County Montana E. coli outbreak
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) reports that their preliminary investigation has found ground beef containing E. coli may be the source of an outbreak. While many of the cases showed moderate symptoms, one...
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In the newsKenny’s Farmhouse Cheese Recalls St. Jerome Cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes
The FDA reported that Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese (Austin, Ky) recalled St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, because it could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled St. Jerome cheese was distrib...