Safety Food

Almost 200 people have been sickened in Singapore, prompting authorities to suspend a caterer. The Communicable Diseases Agency, Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and Early Childhood Development Agency, are investigating six incidents of gastroenteritis reported at E-Bridge preschools. A total of […]

— OPINION — No parent should have to worry that infant formula could be contaminated and make their baby sick — but that fear is top of mind for many right now.  The FDA recently announced more than 30 cases of botulism tied to infant

Authorities in Lithuania are investigating two cases of foodborne botulism linked to fish sold at a market. The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) conducted an inspection at a market in Vilnius after receiving a report from the National Public

As part of its enforcement activities, the 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 have 15 days

A man has been given a suspended sentence in England for food safety offences. Arfan Sultan, from Ilford, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Nov. 14 following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) and Redbridge Council

— OPINION — 2004: There’s nothing more American than the local fair. Countless millions visit them each year for the rides, the delectable goodies, and for some up close and personal — sometimes even hands on — time with the

A second U.S. resident has died from the bird flu. The Washington Department of Health reported that the Grays Harbor County resident was an older person who had a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds. Testing of the flock environment

Yoplait brand YOP Drinkable Yogurt is under recall in Canada because of contamination with pieces of plastic. There are 18 products of various flavors and sizes subject to the recall, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The products were

Parents in Arizona are reporting that their children became infected with E. coli after interaction with animals at the Arizona State Fair petting zoo. A non-profit group that works with parents of children infected with the bacteria says at least

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak traced to eggs that sickened more than 100 people has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 105 confirmed patients in the outbreak, but the CDC reported that there are