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 Canada, Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat Products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
The CFIA reported that Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat products were recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The three Charlevoisienne recalled are (i) "Lardons vrac" in ...
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In the newsThe outbreak of diarrhea-causing Cyclospora grows to more than 1,000 cases
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with cyclospora that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years. No deaths have...
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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 newsIn Australia, La Vera Group recalled La Vera Cheddar Pepper R/W due to microbial contamination with E. coli
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued a recall warning for La Vera Group Pty Ltd Cheddar Pepper R/W, approximately 300g, due to fears of E. coli contamination. The product has been available for sale at independent...
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In the newsIn Ireland, various Yopokki rice cakes and ramen cups were recalled due to possible spoilage
In Ireland, the FSAI has issued an urgent recall for several batches of Yopokki rice cakes and ramen cups imported from Korea due to possible spoilage. The nature of the spoilage has not been specified. The recall impacts va...