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Foodborne illnesses decreased in 2020; could be result of pandemic factors

September 24, 2021

Foodborne illnesses in the United States decreased by 26 percent in 2020 compared with the average from 2017-19, according to a report released today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that its FoodNet surveillance system identified 18,462 infections, including 4,788 hospitalizations and 118 deaths, according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). The decrease could be related to the coronavirus pandemic in more…

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Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

By Coral Beach

September 24, 2021

Officials at Georgetown University are continuing to monitor a cluster of illnesses that include symptoms consistent with food poisoning. As of Sept. 24, the university was reporting illnesses of 62 students, staff, and “community members.” On Sept. 21 the school officials said 12 students had reported symptoms. No one has required hospitalization, but some people have received hydration treatments. “As of 10 a.m. this morning, (Washington) D.C. Health has collected 62 surveys from students and…

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California dairy ordered to recall raw milk for fourth time since 2019

By Coral Beach

September 24, 2021

For the fourth time since 2019 California health officials have ordered a recall of unpasteurized, raw milk sold by Valley Milk Simply Bottled. The California Department of Health reported illegal levels of Campylobacter jejuni found by the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture in raw cow milk produced and bottled by the company. In addition to the recall, there is a quarantine in place, according to a statement from state officials. As of the posting…

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Misbranding leads to recall of over 200,000 pounds of salad products

By News Desk

September 24, 2021

Ready Pac Foods Inc. of Swedesboro, NJ, and Jackson, GA, is recalling more than 222,000 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products with meat and poultry because the products contain FDA regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer, Litehouse Inc., due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The problem was discovered when the firm was notified by their salad dressing supplier that a shipment of ranch salad dressing was inadvertently misbranded and may…

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Source remains a mystery for the growing Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

By Dan Flynn

September 24, 2021

In the 21 days since it was first reported, an investigation has not yet identified a food as the cause of a fast-growing outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections — at least officially. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta say public health and regulatory officials in several states are still collecting different types of data to investigate the multistate outbreak. In three weeks, the Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak grew from 20 infections to…

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2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

By Dan Flynn

September 24, 2021

New cases of domestically acquired Cyclosporiasis were likely reported in September, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has not yet released a tally, It’s unlikely, however, that 2021 will top 2018 when there were a total of 2,299 laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases reported from 33 states. As of CDC’s most recent report on Aug 26, there were 864 cases in 34 states with 59 hospitalizations and no deaths. Cyclosporiasis remained at the peak…

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Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat

By News Desk

September 24, 2021

The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation to increase USDA’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables, is being introduced in Congress to the industry’s delight by one of the most powerful Democrats in the U.S. House. House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, has introduced the bill that would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, local food pantries,…

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U.S and EU ease Fukushima import rules

By Joe Whitworth

September 24, 2021

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The United States and European Union have changed the rules around the import of food from areas near Fukushima in Japan. While the Food and Drug Administration has removed an import alert, the European Commission has amended regulations to modify checks on food imports. In March 2011, an accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant released radiological contamination to the surrounding areas. After the disaster, the Government of Japan determined that certain food products…

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Investigations into Salmonella outbreaks advancing but no cause found yet

By News Desk

September 23, 2021

Two Salmonella outbreak investigations that have sickened a total of more than 200 people are picking up steam at the FDA. One has sickened at least 127 people with Salmonella Oranienburg infections and stretches across 25 states. Although the source of the outbreak pathogen remains unknown, an update Sept. 22 from the Food and Drug Administration shows that in addition to ongoing traceback efforts the agency has begun sample collections and testing. The agency did…

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Salmonella reports in UK animals increase in 2020

By Joe Whitworth

September 23, 2021

Overall findings of Salmonella in livestock in the United Kingdom in 2020 went up, according to a report. Data covers Salmonella reports from livestock in England, Wales and Scotland collected by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) during 2020. Samples were taken from premises including farms, hatcheries, veterinary practices, zoos and slaughterhouses. The rise came despite a reduction in non-statutory surveillance and clinical diagnosis submissions in many species because of the COVID-19 pandemic and…

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Foodborne illnesses decreased in 2020; could be result of pandemic factors

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

California dairy ordered to recall raw milk for fourth time since 2019

Misbranding leads to recall of over 200,000 pounds of salad products

Source remains a mystery for the growing Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

Bill to reshape and revive Families Food Box Program introduced by powerful House Democrat

U.S and EU ease Fukushima import rules

Investigations into Salmonella outbreaks advancing but no cause found yet

Salmonella reports in UK animals increase in 2020

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