Safety Food

Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks, but have not yet been able to identify a source of the pathogens. One outbreak, from Salmonella Lomalinda, has sickened 30 people. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the […]

Smoked fish products in England have a relatively low prevalence of Listeria but have been associated with illnesses, according to a study recently published. Researchers encouraged manufacturers of smoked fish to carry out risk assessments to prevent outbreaks and recognize

On September 18 the world marks Global Glove Safety Day, led once again by food safety icon Darin Detwiler with specialist glove supplier Eagle Protect. But this year, it comes with a deeper urgency. While gloves are meant to protect,

A company in England has been fined for failing to promptly tell authorities it was working with high-hazard infectious agents. Lab 21 Healthcare, a company that operated a high-containment laboratory in Axminster, was fined £52,000 ($70,600). Similar action was taken

Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, NY, is recalling “COLD SMOKED SALMON” and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” because of positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.  The implicated Haifa “COLD SMOKED SALMON” is sold in 8-ounce packages with LOT # 219. The “COLD SMOKED

Danish authorities have linked a Listeria outbreak to a brand of ready-to-eat fish cakes. Five people have been infected by the same type of Listeria since mid-August. According to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), patients are two men and three

Freshwater, saltwater, and fly-fishing as of 2023 were at the highest levels in over a decade, with 58 million Americans packing their rods and reels before heading out to their favorite riverbank or lake.  Consumption of their catch is on

A survey in India has revealed that more than eight in 10 people are concerned about food safety. The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey in January and February included 1,031 participants from India. Overall, 84 percent of consumers were extremely or very

Jafra Import Export Inc. of Staten Island, NY, is recalling Barazeq Cookies because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat.  People who have allergies to wheat or milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

Sprout Organics has initiated a recall of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The product, in 3.5-ounce pouches, was sold in Walgreens and some independent stores in the Southern United States