Spain recorded a rise in outbreaks in 2023 compared to past years with 350 because of Salmonella, according to a recent report. In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE). In 2023, 833 foodborne and […]
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Gifting live animals like chicks, ducklings and bunnies during Easter remains a cherished tradition, but public health officials and animal welfare advocates warn of significant risks. Salmonella outbreaks, animal abandonment, and ecological harm continue to plague this practice, prompting calls
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Italian Food Canada Inc. is recalling Fiorfiore brand Spaghetti and Linguine because of the presence of insects, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada. Recalled Products: Fiorfiore Spaghetti – Durum Wheat
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Caldic Canada Inc. is recalling SupHerb Farms brand IQF Cilantro Large because of possible contamination with pieces of wood, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This Class 3 recall affects products distributed to hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers
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Victory’s Kitchen Ltd. is recalling several brands of soup and sauce products, including Co-op Gold, From Our Chefs, Longo’s, and Longo’s Signature, because of possible contamination with pieces of wood. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has classified this as
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Recent media stories about the status of cruise ship health inspections have confused companies and consumers because of staff reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the CDC is continuing the inspections under the Vessel Sanitation Program
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A recent incident at a Buffalo public school has raised alarms about the food safety risks posed by edible marijuana products that resemble common candies, particularly for children. On April 1, a teacher at the William J. Grabiarz School of
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided more details about Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in 2023. The number of reported Campylobacter cases in England rose from 54,884 in 2022 to 60,014 in 2023. More recent data shows a further
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Representatives from various food agencies met in Chile recently to discuss the use of technology to improve food safety systems. The sixth annual meeting of the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) was held in Santiago earlier this month.
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Legally Addictive Foods, of Weaverville, NC, is recalling an unspecified quantity of its “The O.G. Cookies” because of consumer complaints of a rancid taste. The recall, initiated on Oct. 31, 2024, is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a
