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Some inspections are more equal than others under the law

2 months 1 week ago
Oregon wanted FSIS to  allow state establishments — located in states operating under a cooperative agreement with FSIS to enforce requirements “at least equal to” federal requirements — to slaughter or process amenable species for subsequent use at federal establishments within the same state. 
Dan Flynn

EU foodborne disease labs start work

2 months 1 week ago

European Union reference laboratories focused on bacteria, parasites and viruses have started work.

Beginning this month, the three labs for foodborne and waterborne diseases officially began operations.

Joe Whitworth

Draft food law under review in Jersey

2 months 1 week ago

A draft food law that includes mandatory allergen labeling and a licensing system for businesses has been proposed in Jersey.

The planned regulations are being reviewed by the Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel. They cover food standards, such as labeling and allergen information, food hygiene and safety. If adopted,

Joe Whitworth

Chicken breasts recalled because of Listeria contamination

2 months 2 weeks ago

Suzanna’s Kitchen of Norcross, GA, is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet items were produced on Oct. 14,

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Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

2 months 2 weeks ago

The Ambriola Company is recalling select cheese products, including some Boar’s Head brand cheese, after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date. There is concern that consumers may still have the recalled products in their homes because of their long

News Desk

Listeria guidance updated ahead of EU rule change

2 months 2 weeks ago

The Chilled Food Association has published updated guidance covering ready to eat (RTE) foods and Listeria monocytogenes.

The guidance states that food safety must be assured through Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), supported by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Hygienic Practice (GHP) and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

Joe Whitworth

Nestlé infant formula sickens two in Brazil

2 months 2 weeks ago

A public health agency in Brazil has confirmed the illness of two babies who consumed infant formula recalled by Nestlé.

Health officials in Distrito Federal (Federal District) said the patients consumed products from batches identified as affected by Nestlé. The formula was purchased before the recall, which has

Joe Whitworth

Number of outbreaks and people sick rises in Germany

2 months 2 weeks ago

Germany recorded an increase in outbreaks and the number of people sick in them in 2024, according to recently released statistics.

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) received reports of 271 foodborne outbreaks. They resulted in at least 2,400

Joe Whitworth
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