South Korea raised the country's foot-and-mouth alert by one notch to curb wider spread of the contagious virus ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays, its agriculture ministry said on Wednesday (Jan 30).
According to a report by the Council of Agriculture (COA), samples collected two years ago from several crops -including celery and strawberries- were found to contain excessive levels of insecticide residue,
Jac. Vandenberg of Yonkers, New York, is recalling 1727 cartons of Fresh Peaches, 1207 cartons of Fresh Nectarines, and 365 cartons of Fresh Plums for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling various prepared food items in eight states after Satur Farms recalled baby spinach due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.
Thrivew Market is recalling all unexpired lots of their Thrive Market branded nut butters because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the aid division of the Korean Embassy, will provide a $ 6 million grant to enhance the export competitiveness of Sri Lankan agricultural products by improving plant quarantine capacity.
Sources in Saudi Arabia reported that instances of higher than permissible levels of pesticide residues were found on vegetables exported from India (like okra and green chillis).
Stino Da Napoli, of Rocky River, Ohio, is recalling about 11,392 pounds of various meat products that were produced, packed, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection.
Satur Farms of Cutchogue, New York is recalling Baby Spinach and Mesclun with specific lot numbers because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
