Animals are important reservoirs of zoonotic enteropathogens, and transmission to humans occurs more frequently in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where small-scale livestock production is common.
Tips from FoodSafety.gov can help Americans grilling out for the Fourth of July holiday avoid food illnesses, certainly unpleasant and sometimes dangerously so.
I heard it in my own kitchen, “it is fine ’cause of the five-second rule.” My sons were talking about that much-quoted saying that means when dropped food is on the floor less than five seconds, it won’t be a problem in the food safety arena. Their assump
The FDA issued a proposed rule yesterday requesting additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of ingredients used in hand sanitizers that are marketed over the counter.
The Listeria outbreak connected to caramel apples in late 2014 and early 2015 gave the produce industry a slap to remind it to remain vigilant about food safety.
The FDA’s Weekly Enforcement Report for the week of June 29, 2016 includes a recall of NatureBox Sunflower Kernels for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
In Canada, Asian Legend fried noodle entrees are being recalled for undeclared egg. The recall, issued June 24, has been updated to include additional product information.
Ikea Canada is recalling Ikea brand dark chocolate bars from the marketplace because they may contain tree nuts and milk that are not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat these produc
In Canada, The Pickle Guy Company is recalling products because they contain barley, egg, fish, mustard, sulphites, and wheat that are not declared on the label.
Anyone who has been following news lately is aware of two epic recalls prompted by concerns that two firms may have produced and distributed foods contaminated Listeria monocytogenes
The summer heat means heading outdoors for barbecues, picnics and patios. Having meals outdoors is one of the best parts of summer, but improperly prepared foods can affect our health.
One day in 1969, retired businessman John van Hengel met a desperate mother rummaging through grocery store garbage bins to find food for her children.
GMJ Natural Products Inc. of Anaheim, CA, is recalling 32 fl oz jugs of “Jugo Moringa Plus Antioxidant” because they may contain undeclared whey protein.
HP Hood LLC of Lynnfield, MA has issued a recall for Muscle Milk due to the potential for premature product spoilage. The recalled products were produced at the company’s facility in Sacramento, CA.
On Wednesday 15 June, Senasa Argentina confirmed that, as a result of contingency tasks implemented by this organism, a number of new positive cases of Huanglongbing (HLB) were detected.
