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Romania claims zero food poisoning cases for winter

Romanian authorities have claimed there were no recorded cases of food poisoning during the winter holidays.

The National Sanitary, Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) said surveillance and control activities carried out in December and early January found this public health result.

Tennessee county sees increase in E. coli infections from raw milk

The Hamilton County Tennessee Health Department has identified an unexpected increase in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli cases associated with the consumption of raw, unpasteurized milk.

The health department’s notice did not include the names of implicated dairies.

“Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria that may cause severe

Chicken tops list of consumer complaints

The most commonly cited problem was foreign material

Listeria leads German recall alerts

Plus: Report on norovirus outbreak linked to berries

Sick employee likely source of Salmonella outbreak

An investigation has pointed to a food handler being the probable source in a Salmonella outbreak in South Africa.

The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak with 27 patients was reported in July 2024 at a mental health institution in Gauteng.

Scientists highlight options to improve raw milk cheese safety

In France, there are an estimated median of 235 annual cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a complication from E. coli infection, due to raw milk cheeses, 79 percent of which occur in children.

FDA warns Las Vegas seafood processor about Listeria

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

Food Safety Summit to feature top FDA, USDA officials

Registration is now open for the 2026 Food Safety Summit, taking place May 11–14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. 

Recognized as one of the leading educational events for food safety professionals, the Summit includes education programs featuring dozens of interactive sessions, workshops,

Sunday Edition: The F in FDA

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Baby food recalled because of patulin

IF Copack LLC doing business as Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree because of elevated levels of patulin.

Patulin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin, which is produced by molds that may grow in various fruits, including apples. Long-term

Oysters recalled in Canada associated with illnesses

Certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand oysters are being recalled in Canada because of norovirus contamination.

There have been illnesses associated with consumption of the recalled oysters, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recall was triggered by a CFIA inspection.

The recalled oysters were distributed in British Columbia and

New outbreak traced to moringa capsules under investigation

Outbreak strain resistant to all front-line antibiotics

Listeria outbreak traced to pasta meals is over

The first outbreak patient became ill in August of 2024