After going through trials, genetically modified Mediterranian fruit fies (Medfly), imported from the United Kingdom, are showing promise at eradicating the pest in Australia.
"Citrus greening disease is a global citrus disease. In China, citrus greening disease is mainly found in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Taiwan and other provinces and autonomous regions.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and McCain Foods in Canada are recalling Wong Wing brand Vegetable Spring Rolls for undeclared soy, one of the major food allergens.
The Pictsweet Company is recalling some packages of Breaded Okra for possible glass fragments. There has been one minor injury reported in connection to this issue.
The Commerce Ministry’s Camcontrol, which is in charge of food safety inspection in Cambodia, reported that last year they had to destroy up to 30 tons of tainted food deemed unsafe for consumption.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer’s advisory for Nick’s Meats Pepper Beef Jerky because a consumer found lead shot in the product.
After tracing the source of the Salmonella outbreak, Oregon officials are warning consumers to check their homes for hazelnuts originating from the Schmidt Farm and Nursery farm stand and to immediately discard them.
Hostess Brands is recalling its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® because of a recall by Blommer Chocolate Company of the confectionary coating used on the product.
Bakers of Paris is recalling some croissants sold in 18 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores because they were made with an egg wash that was not declared on the label.
