Scientists call ultra-processed foods ‘Big Food’s tobacco moment’
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FDA warns seafood firms about botulism controls and import violations
As part of its enforcement activities, the U.S. 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 generally have
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Wine controls dominate enforcement operations in Portugal
A significant quantity of wine and bottle labels have been seized in a series of checks by Portuguese authorities. The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) was part of a team that inspected operators bottling and marketing wine in Anadia
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Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses
As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning. Home canning can be a safe and rewarding way to store food for months or even years.
Sunday Edition: Shrooms
Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week Another new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is under investigation by the FDA. Although the source has not been identified, there are already 62 confirmed patients. As usual, the FDA is not
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Publisher’s Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?
For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism. For the second time in seven months, the implicated ingredient is whole milk powder. And for the second
New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula
State and federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infant botulism poisoning. So far the outbreak has sickened three babies across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department
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Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections. This expansion follows an ongoing
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Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen
Azuma Foods International Inc. U.S.A. of Hayward, CA ,is recalling its 3-pack, 5.3 ounce Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi-Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because they may contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish
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Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products
Consumer Reports says the USDA should release information about Salmonella testing methods for some chicken products that it first deemed adequate but under the Trump Administration has said are not accurate enough. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Mindy Brashears