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Rare E. coli type behind large outbreak in Japan

4 days 22 hours ago

Researchers in Japan have been unable to pinpoint the contamination route of a large outbreak that sickened more than 170 people.

In June 2022, 171 of 934 people suffered mainly from diarrhea and abdominal pain after eating boxed lunches in the Kinki region.

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Study findings challenge Campylobacter coli knowledge

5 days 22 hours ago

Detection of the same type of Campylobacter in several countries has challenged previous beliefs that it is associated with unrelated infections.

Researchers reported the previously unrecognized circulation of a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli sequence type across Europe during 2018 to 2025. However, they said the lack of epidemiological data means

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Sprouting seeds recalled because of link to outbreak

5 days 23 hours ago

Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella.

To date, one illnesses has been reported directly to Berlin Seeds in connection with this seed.

The recall was

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More than 83 tons of meat recalled because of fake inspections

6 days 1 hour ago

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, NC, is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and bearing labels with a fake USDA mark of inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. 

As more

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Organic applesauce recalled because of elevated levels of patulin

6 days 1 hour ago

Wakefern Food Corp. is recalling Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA testing identified elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits.

Patulin is a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may be present in products made from affected fruit.

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Food safety and corruption

6 days 22 hours ago
Without a credible threat of criminal enforcement, expect companies to invest less in food safety, and more foodborne illness outbreaks. 
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Source of Belgian norovirus outbreak remains unknown

6 days 22 hours ago

Officials have been unable to confirm exactly how about 175 people fell sick with norovirus at a camp in Belgium at the end of August.

An investigation into the outbreak at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) involved the regional health service (GGD) West-Brabant, the Netherlands Food and Consumer

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FSS gives update on efforts to reduce foodborne illness

6 days 22 hours ago

Plans to create Scottish-specific pathogen thresholds have been dropped, according to an update on foodborne illness in the country.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it would follow the approach set for the United Kingdom by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

It has been estimated that the burden for the

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Swedish analysis reveals scale of unreported foodborne infections

1 week ago

Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria are the main contributors to the foodborne disease burden in Sweden, but many cases are not reported, according to a study.

Researchers estimated the national foodborne burden from 2013 to 2022 and explored links to sources and climate factors. They identified over 1.2 million cases,

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Hepatitis A outbreak traced to clams continues

1 week ago

The CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported black clams.

The Food and Drug Administration has posted a warning about La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador in 16-ounce plastic packages.

As of Sept.

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UK survey puts average recall cost at almost £550,000

1 week 1 day ago

Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the United States routinely takes several days to weeks.

Research in July and August 2026 commissioned by technology company Balloon One

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Finland assesses safety of plant-based dairy products

1 week 1 day ago

Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland.

Findings come from a risk assessment as part of a project by Ruokavirasto (the Finnish Food Authority) and research organization VTT.

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