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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BlogBoar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
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In the newsIn Canada, Supreme liquid whole eggs and liquid egg white were recalled due to Salmonella
In Canada, the CFIA reported that Supreme brand Liquid Whole Eggs and Liquid Egg White were recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall impacts 1 kg containers with best-before dates ...
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In the newsIn Canada, Gino Bambino’s gluten-free Pizza Starter Kit was recalled due to mold
The CFIA issued a national recall for Molinaro's Fine Italian Foods Gino Bambino brand Gluten-Free Pizza Starter Kits (700g, Costco Item #1974721) due to potential mold growth. Sold at Canadian Costco locations between Dec 2...
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BlogBird Flu and its impact on humans
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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In the newsCore update as of April 22, 2026
The CORE update lists five outbreak and adverse event postings. There are 2 new entries. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (ref #1369) linked to raw cheddar cheese, the FDA has updated the advisory with sampling results. The ...
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In the newsCantaloupes were upgraded to class I due to Salmonella contamination
As of April 2026, Ayco Farms (Pompano Beach, FL) has recalled 8,302 cartons of whole, fresh cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination; a risk deemed Class I by the FDA. The melons were sold in California, Florida,...