17+ hour, 39+ 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…...

17+ hour, 9+ 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,…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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....

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…...