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
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
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
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,
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 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
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
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that will make it possible for food companies to label their products with a “non-ultra-processed certified” seal.The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, and received bipartisan support in
For many in the UK, tea with milk is simply part of everyday life. But behind one of Britain’s favourite drinks lie two globally traded commodities that have something else in common: both are increasingly vulnerable to food fraud.As supply
More than 600 people have fallen sick as part of three Salmonella outbreaks in the United Kingdom and two have died.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Food Standards Agency (FSA), Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), and others are investigating
