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 newsIn Canada, Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. frozen pastries were recalled due to Salmonella
The CFIA has issued a recall notice for multiple frozen pastries that were sold under the brands Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. The authority says Sweet Cream brand and D. Effe T. brand frozen pastries in the apollini mignon, mi...
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In the newsA deadly E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce impacted 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it
According to NBC News, the outbreak linked to E. coli 0157:H7 in romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more. Nine families are suing the California-based produce company. According to NBC News, the FDA d...
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BlogAre food outbreaks and recalls rising? It apper as if we hear about new outbreaks very frequently
There has been a barrage of bad news about food safety lately. Ten people died after eating Boar’s Head deli meat connected to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak and dozens were hospitalized. An E....
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In the newsHarvest NYC Inc. recalls Enoki Mushroom due to Listeria monocytogenes
The FDA reported that Harvest NYC Inc (Brooklyn, NY 11231) is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwi...
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In the newsIn Canada, Captain’s Choice shredded coconut was recalled due to Salmonella
The CFIA reported that Capitan Choice shredded coconut, packaged in 454 gram plastic bags, was recalled from the Canadian marketplace because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Test results triggered th...