The leading organization responsible for children’s health is calling for a nationwide ban on the sale of raw milk, and raw milk products, because of its propensity to be contaminated with foodborne bacteria, parasites and viruses.The American Academy of Pediatrics
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Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week
- An unusual outbreak of both E. coli and Salmonella linked to sprouts continues to widen. As of Oct. 1, there were 76 confirmed patients across 16 states. One company, Everything
Publisher’s Platform: Put me out of the lettuce business, please
I just landed from Norway a few hours ago after speaking at a food safety conference in Oslo for two days and chasing the Northern Lights for a few more.On Oct. 2 the Food and Drug Administration closed its investigation
Sprouting seeds recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella, E. coli
Todd’s Seeds LLC of Cookeville, TN, is recalling 37,481 units of sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and/or E. coli.The recalled seeds were sold via Amazon and direct to consumers.According to the recall notice, the products contain
FDA found Cyclospora at Taylor Farms lettuce operation
The FDA announced today that it found Cyclospora, at the Taylor Farms lettuce processing facility in Central Mexico, as well as on a contract grower’s farm.Iceberg lettuce from the operation was linked to a massive outbreak of infections from the
Berry recall expanded for Walmart, Trader Joe's brands
A company in Chile has again expanded a recall of its frozen organic berries because of a link to an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak.The outbreak has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total
Western Pacific nations practice food safety response
Countries in the Western Pacific have taken part in an annual event to test their readiness for cross-border food safety emergencies.Exercise Crystal simulated a scenario in which suspected food contamination caused illnesses among residents, to test relevant government departments’ response plans,
CDC declares end to Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard flocks
This year’s outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to backyard poultry flocks has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A total of 1,253 people were infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Altona, Enteritidis, Indiana, Infantis, Kedougou,
Brazil expects EU poultry exports to resume after audit
Brazil is expecting to be again to the list of poultry and honey suppliers to the European Union following positive findings from an assessment.An audit was carried out after Brazil requested to be put back on a list of countries
Italian reports cover Cyclospora and Salmonella cases
A case of Cyclospora infection in Italy may have been caused by imported food, according to a study.Scientists said it is the first molecularly confirmed and genetically sequenced case of locally acquired Cyclospora cayetanensis in Italy. Earlier reports lacked confirmation