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Brucellosis outbreak in California linked to raw milk cheese
17+ hour, 24+ min ago (474+ words) The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) is investigating a cluster of'Brucella melitensis'(brucellosis) infections among adults residing in South Los Angeles County.' Each confirmed case reported consuming unpasteurized cheese imported from Mexico, underscoring the serious health…...
Angel Speciality drinks recalled because of Salmonella risk
16+ hour, 55+ min ago (570+ words) SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in the states of CA, UT, ID, NY, NJ, AZ, PA, NC, TX, OH, LA,…...
E. coli outbreak linked to California restaurant
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (680+ words) California public health officials are working with local health departments and federal partners to investigate an E. coli O157: H7 outbreak linked to beef kofta served at several California locations of The Kebab Shop restaurant chain." The Kebab Shop has voluntarily paused sales…...
Cheese maker admits to selling adulterated queso fresco
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (183+ words) A New Jersey cheese manufacturer today admitted to introducing adulterated queso fresco into interstate commerce, according to U. S. Attorney Robert Frazer. Abuelito Cheese Inc. a/k/a "El Abuelito Cheese," a distributor of food products located in Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded…...
Whole Foods soup recalled because of undeclared shrimp
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (372+ words) Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA, is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp." People who have allergies to crustacean shellfish, including shrimp, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if…...
Not enough progress on foodborne disease, says WHO
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (159+ words) Country capacity for surveillance of foodborne diseases has improved slightly but remains off target, according to WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) provided an update on progress made relating to the Global Strategy for Food Safety at the 79th World Health…...
FDA warning letters are on the rise
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (411+ words) So what should companies do in this environment? First, shift from reactive to proactive compliance. Waiting for an inspection to reveal gaps is no longer a viable strategy. Firms should routinely evaluate their food safety plans, hazard analyses, and preventive…...
Publisher's Platform: The Justice Department is still enforcing the FDCA
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (728+ words) Many of the below criminal cases stemmed from outbreaks that sickened consumers that I had the honor to represent. It appears that the risk of criminal prosecution for food crimes is still real. According to the Department of Justice, Abuelito…...
More microgreens recalled in Canada because of E. coli
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (497+ words) Les Fermes Lufa brand broccoli microgreens are being recalled in Canada because of pathogenic E. Coli. The implicated product was distributed online and in Ontario and Quebec, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This recall was triggered by the company....
Pancake mix recalled because of undeclared egg
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (324+ words) Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, is recalling recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12-ounce Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg." People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity…...