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Australian Campylobacter outbreak linked to pâté

1 week 4 days ago

Problems in the production process of pâté likely contributed to an outbreak of Campylobacter in an Australian state.

An outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni was reported to the Hunter New England Public Health Unit in late July 2025. The agency was notified of campylobacteriosis in a two-year-old

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Food safety training survey reveals key trends

1 week 4 days ago

Paper-based records and Excel spreadsheets still play a large role in managing staff training, according to a survey.  

The ninth global food safety training survey involved Campden BRI, BRCGS, IFS, Kiwa, NSF, Registrar Corp., SGS, SQF, and TSI.

Joe Whitworth

Chocolate recalled because it contains erectile dysfunction drug

1 week 4 days ago

Nalpac is voluntarily recalling DTF Sexual Chocolate it purchased and resold because it has been found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil. 

Sildenafil and tadalafil are the active ingredients in the FDA-approved prescription drugs Viagra and Cialis, respectively, used to treat erectile dysfunction. 

FDA approval of Viagra and Cialis

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FDA withholds company names in report on mango outbreak

1 week 5 days ago

The FDA has issued a report about a Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak linked to mangoes but has redacted key information, including what companies were involved.

The Executive Incident Summary Abstract covers an outbreak of 56 cases, but the states involved have been redacted. The Food and Drug Administration also redacted the

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Irish survey reveals gaps in Listeria knowledge

1 week 5 days ago

A survey in Northern Ireland has revealed gaps in knowledge relating to some parts of European Listeria regulation but good compliance with control measures.

Ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturers were surveyed on their level of awareness of European regulation 2073/2005, which requires businesses to take measures in their production environments

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USDA retracts public warning about Walmart chicken nuggets

1 week 5 days ago

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1 for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with “Best If Used By” date “Feb 10 2027”  produced by Dorada Foods after

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Wawa recalls beverages because of undeclared milk

1 week 5 days ago

Wawa of Media, PA, is recalling its 16-ounce bottles of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade and Wawa Fruit Punch produced by the Wawa Beverage Company for sale in a limited number of Wawa stores located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia

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Hilton Foods reveals cost of U.S. Listeria incident

1 week 6 days ago

Hilton Foods has disclosed costs of £28 million ($37 million) as part of an incident involving a recall of fish in the United States because of Listeria.

The inventory write-off and operational disruption was related to contamination and regulatory action involving Hilton Seafood Holland, which trades as Foppen.

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Cape Verde denies outbreak but Shigella detected

1 week 6 days ago

Cape Verde officials have insisted that there is no evidence of any outbreak following reported infections in European and U.S. travelers who have been to the country.

Authorities said they have been monitoring the situation through the epidemiological surveillance system and in coordination with health agencies and tourism operators.

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Salad recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria

2 weeks 1 day ago

Co-op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the salad was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.

The recall was triggered by the company. No illnesses related to the

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Be sure to serve food safety at spring holiday meals

2 weeks 2 days ago

Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

“Spring holidays are about cherished traditions

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Petting farm safety warning issued ahead of Easter

2 weeks 2 days ago

Health officials in England and Wales have warned people about the risk of catching harmful infections from animals.

Public Health Wales said it was important that people do not pick up, cuddle, kiss, or handle lambs during Easter outings to farms and petting attractions.

In 2025, about 80 cases

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