How Augmented Diagnostics Can Impact Food Safety

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:44:14 +0000


Leverage “small data” in microbial testing to help anticipate risk.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupe Expands

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:03:32 +0000


CDC and FDA report additional illnesses and hospitalizations in outbreak stretching across 34 states; Canadian outbreak linked to U.S. illnesses.

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Ecuadorian Cinnamon Supplier Identified in Applesauce-Related Lead Outbreak

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:55:56 +0000


The distribution company is linked to cinnamon used to manufacture recalled products.

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Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:13:28 +0000


CDC confirms one death, 10 additional illnesses potentially connected to fruit sold in 2022 and 2023.

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Cinnamon in Applesauce Possibly Linked to Lead Poisoning in Kids

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:50:22 +0000


FDA is screening cinnamon imports after 34 reports of illness in kids in 22 states.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Food Infects Seven People

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:07:08 +0000


Mid America Pet Food has issued a voluntary recall of several of its products.

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Tyson Recalls Dino Chicken Nuggets After Metal Complaints

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:32:21 +0000


The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 pounds of the product.

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FDA Proposes Ban on Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:58:24 +0000


The agency cites concerns about the additive's impact on human health.

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Study: High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Select Chocolate Products

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:26:18 +0000


Consumer Reports finds high levels of cadmium, lead in some dark chocolates

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EU Sets Stricter Limits on Use of Nitrates as Food Additives

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:52:33 +0000


European food business operators now have two years to adapt and comply with the new nitrate limits.

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