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Salmonella outbreak in New York linked to funeral meal

1 month 1 week ago

A salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of Suffolk County residents in New York is under investigation by the county's Department of Health Services.

A total of 58 patients have been seen by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital doctors while exhibiting symptoms consistent with salmonella infection since the beginning

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Incidents up as Ireland records biggest Listeria outbreak

1 month 1 week ago

Ireland’s largest Listeria outbreak and plans to introduce a food hygiene rating system are among the highlights of the Irish food agency’s annual report.

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) there were 820 incidents and 88 investigations in 2025. This represents an increase

Joe Whitworth

Cheese linked to Salmonella outbreak in Portugal

1 month 1 week ago

An investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in two regions of Portugal traced to cheese has revealed problems at the production site.

A case–case study suggested fresh cheese as the likely vehicle of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The case–case approach compares outbreak and historical

Joe Whitworth

Sunday Edition: Farm Bill 2.0

1 month 1 week ago
Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the draft is “a good first step,” but said more action is needed from Congress “to help farmers weather the weakened farm economy.”
Dan Flynn

Large Salmonella and Listeria outbreaks hit Sweden in 2025

1 month 2 weeks ago

There were large foodborne outbreaks of Salmonella and Listeria in Sweden in 2025, according to a report from the Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA).

A Salmonella outbreak in August 2025 led to 118 illnesses in 14 regions. The outbreak was traced to a laying hen farm, and once it was established

Joe Whitworth

FDA names produce safety director

1 month 2 weeks ago

The Food and Drug Administration has named Donna Garren as the new director for its office of produce safety.

The office is housed in the FDA’s office of microbiology food safety. The responsibilities of the office include creating regulations, policies and guidance for fresh fruits, vegetables and processed

Coral Beach

EU histamine survey reveals training gaps

1 month 2 weeks ago

The European Commission has assessed histamine controls in fishery products with training highlighted as one of the major problems.

Histamine toxicity, also known as scombroid poisoning, is associated with consumption of spoiled fish, such as tuna, mackerel, and sardines. Proper hygiene and maintenance of the cold chain during handling, storage,

Joe Whitworth

California law first in country to address date labels

1 month 2 weeks ago

California has become the first state to standardize sell-by dates on food labels.

The law was touted as a way to decrease food waste in the state, but it has obvious ramifications for food safety. A similar bill in New York is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature

Coral Beach

Trade concerns rise again at WTO meeting

1 month 2 weeks ago

The number of issues raised at the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on food safety showed a continued increase.

Attendees at the June meeting of the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures addressed 79 trade concerns related to food safety and animal and plant health. In March

Joe Whitworth

Pounded yam recalled because of undeclared milk

1 month 2 weeks ago

Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods of Sacramento, CA, is recalling OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM because the product may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate, which is not declared on the label.

People with sensitivities or allergies to milk run the risk of severe or

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French Salmonella outbreak linked to Polish eggs

1 month 2 weeks ago

A Salmonella outbreak in France was likely caused by contaminated eggs from Poland.

Sixteen people fell sick in the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, including nine males and seven females. Four people were admitted to hospitals. Patients ranged in age from 1 to 55 years old and mainly had fever and diarrhea,

Joe Whitworth
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