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Broccoli florets recalled because of Salmonella

Your Fresh Market branded broccoli florets are under recall in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The recall was triggered when testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency showed the contamination. The recalled broccoli florets were distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and... Continue Reading

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UK Salmonella outbreak sickens 120

A Salmonella outbreak in the UK that has sickened more than 120 people could be linked to imported eggs, according to initial investigations. The link to eggs was made through patient interviews and food supply chain investigations. In August, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noticed an increase in cases... Continue Reading

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FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, candy, milk products and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page... Continue Reading

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Milk recalled because of contamination with cleaning fluid

Prairie Farms is announcing a recall of select Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at its Dubuque, IA, facility and distributed to Woodman’s stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. Some of the product may contain food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed. Only a specific segment of the... Continue Reading

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Tahineh recalled in Canada because of Salmonella

Aoun brand tahineh is under recall in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The recall was triggered by test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recalled tahineh was distributed to stores in Ontario and Quebec. Consumers can identify the recalled product by looking for the following information: About... Continue Reading

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Tips for safely enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. Once the holiday meal ends, the spotlight turns to enjoying the leftovers in the days ahead. To keep those leftovers safe to eat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides essential food safety tips. How to handle leftovers safelyThe cardinal rule for... Continue Reading

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FDA declares 3 outbreaks over

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into three foodborne illness outbreaks. For an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s epidemiological investigation, ill people reported eating sprouts before becoming sick. There were five confirmed patients. The FDA first posted the outbreak on Aug.... Continue Reading

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Fake food operation taken down in Ukraine

Authorities in Ukraine have uncovered the manufacture and sale of food products made to mimic well-known brands. Detectives from the Territorial Office of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) in the Kyiv region found the counterfeit goods were manufactured in unsanitary conditions in underground workshops. A pre-trial investigation is... Continue Reading

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Herbal tea recalled in Canada

Celebrations brand Senna Leaf Herbal Tea is under recall in Canada because of Salmonella contamination. The company issued the recall, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.  The tea was distributed via online sales and in the provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Consumers can identify the recalled... Continue Reading

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FDA releases records that show problems at ByHeart date back years

The FDA has released documents showing that unsanitary conditions at a production plant for ByHeart infant formula and positive tests for pathogens have been going on since at least 2022. The company is currently under investigation because of an outbreak of infant botulism traced to its powdered infant formula.  As... Continue Reading

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FDA updates ByHeart botulism outbreak – releases inspection reports

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated... Continue Reading

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ByHeart says all of its products likely contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

ByHeart, the company whose powdered infant formula has been linked to an outbreak of infant botulism, is saying all of its products could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Type A. In a statement on Nov. 25 the company reported that testing on 36 unopened cans of its formula resulted in... Continue Reading

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Source of major German E. coli outbreak remains a mystery

A deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany remains unsolved despite more than 400 people falling ill and three deaths. In August 2025, an outbreak caused by enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) was detected. Most cases occurred in the north and west of the country. Children younger than 10 years old were... Continue Reading

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Scientists in Europe estimate sources of five Salmonella types

An analysis of major Salmonella types across several countries has revealed they are mainly linked to various livestock sources.  Scientists estimated the contributions of several potential sources of human infection for five frequently reported Salmonella serovars using machine-learning methods based on a collection of genomes from human cases, as well... Continue Reading

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Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria

Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is assisting in a recall for items purchased from Boar’s Head Brand’s supplier of pecorino romano cheese.  Ambriola Company, has issued a recall for select SKUs of pecorino romano cheese products, including two products they produce under the Boar’s Head Brand label, due... Continue Reading

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Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk

Public health officials in Idaho are investigating two outbreaks of foodborne illnesses traced to unpasteurized, raw milk. At least 23 cases of Campylobacter infections have been recorded since Aug. 1. And, there have been three cases of E. coli infections, according to a Nov. 25 statement from the Idaho Department... Continue Reading

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More than 100 babies have received treatment for botulism

California health officials say the current infant botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart formula was preceded by several cases beginning in November 2024. To date more than 100 infants have received treatment for botulism poisoning. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reporting that at least six cases of infant... Continue Reading

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More prosecutions in Vietnam bribery probe

Fourteen people have been prosecuted in Vietnam as part of a bribery case involving the country’s food safety agency. An office of the Ministry of Public Security is investigating the giving and receiving of bribes at the Department of Food Safety under the Ministry of Health as well as at... Continue Reading

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Caterer suspended while outbreak is investigated in Singapore

Almost 200 people have been sickened in Singapore, prompting authorities to suspend a caterer. The Communicable Diseases Agency, Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and Early Childhood Development Agency, are investigating six incidents of gastroenteritis reported at E-Bridge preschools. A total of 185 individuals, including 173 students and 12 staff, developed symptoms... Continue Reading

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Botulism sickens two in Lithuania

Authorities in Lithuania are investigating two cases of foodborne botulism linked to fish sold at a market. The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) conducted an inspection at a market in Vilnius after receiving a report from the National Public Health Center (NVSC) about two cases of suspected botulism. Investigations... Continue Reading

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Georgia importer warned about violations of federal law

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are... Continue Reading

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Man sentenced in illegal meat case

A man has been given a suspended sentence in England for food safety offences. Arfan Sultan, from Ilford, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Nov. 14 following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) and Redbridge Council into the illegal production and distribution of smokies prepared in... Continue Reading

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Publisher’s Platform: I wrote this 21 years ago about E. coli and petting zoos

— OPINION — 2004: There’s nothing more American than the local fair. Countless millions visit them each year for the rides, the delectable goodies, and for some up close and personal — sometimes even hands on — time with the farm animals. What fair-goers are finding out though, and often... Continue Reading

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Washington resident dies from bird flu infection

A second U.S. resident has died from the bird flu. The Washington Department of Health reported that the Grays Harbor County resident was an older person who had a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds. Testing of the flock environment showed contamination with H5N5 bird flu. The health department did... Continue Reading

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Yoplait brand drinkable yogurt recalled

Yoplait brand YOP Drinkable Yogurt is under recall in Canada because of contamination with pieces of plastic. There are 18 products of various flavors and sizes subject to the recall, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The products were distributed nationwide. As of the posting of the recall on... Continue Reading

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Officials in Arizona investigating E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo at state fair

Parents in Arizona are reporting that their children became infected with E. coli after interaction with animals at the Arizona State Fair petting zoo. A non-profit group that works with parents of children infected with the bacteria says at least four children have been hospitalized. All four families told the... Continue Reading

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CDC declares Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs has ended with more than 100 sick

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak traced to eggs that sickened more than 100 people has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 105 confirmed patients in the outbreak, but the CDC reported that there are likely many more people who got sick. The agency reports... Continue Reading

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Tips for avoiding foodborne illness with Thanksgiving meals; thawing your turkey can take a few days

As families across the nation prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a strong reminder to prioritize food safety. With millions of turkeys heading to tables, safe handling practices can mean the difference between a joyous holiday and a foodborne illness. “Unsafe handling and undercooking your... Continue Reading

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Company fined for selling recalled products

A grocery company in New Zealand has been fined for selling recalled hummus products that may have contained Salmonella. Foodstuffs South Island was told to pay $39,000 (U.S. $21,900). The company was sentenced in Christchurch District Court on one charge under the Food Act 2014, following a prosecution by New... Continue Reading

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Rwanda lifts ban imposed after 2017 South African Listeria outbreak

Rwanda has lifted a ban on some South African food products that was put in place in 2017 because of a Listeria outbreak that sickened more than 1,000 people. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources said the sanctions had the aim of safeguarding public health from Listeria monocytogenes. A... Continue Reading

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