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Hong Kong warns of severe infections caused by Vibrio

1 week 5 days ago

Health officials in Hong Kong have warned about a summer rise in a serious bacterial infection that can be caused by consumption of raw seafood or contact with seawater.

Vibrio vulnificus is present naturally in warm marine environments. Its concentration typically increases in summer when seawater temperatures rise.

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UK officials note rise in Cyclospora infections

2 weeks 1 day ago

Health officials in the United Kingdom have reported an increase in Cyclospora infections in people returning from Mexico.

Between April 30 and July 15, 67 cases of cyclosporiasis were recorded in the UK.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Wales said there were

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Filipino food agency steps up enforcement and controls

2 weeks 1 day ago

The food agency in the Philippines has revealed the results of stricter enforcement measures in the first half of this year.

The country's Food and Drug Administration faced challenges such as limited manpower, process inefficiencies, and backlogs driven by increasing applications.

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E. coli outbreak linked to frozen organic berries sold at Publix

2 weeks 1 day ago

The FDA is investigating an outbreak of infections from E. coli O145:H28 that is related to imported, frozen berries sold at Publix stores.

The implicated berries are sold under the Greenwise brand and were imported from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile, according to

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Aquafaba Powder recalled because of undeclared egg

2 weeks 1 day ago

529 Commerce LLC of Parkland, FL, is recalling 3,860 units of its 4 ounce and 12 ounce packages of its Rooted in Rare brand Aquafaba Powder because the product may contain undeclared egg. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious

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FDA continues investigations of several outbreaks

2 weeks 2 days ago

An outbreak of Salmonella infections has doubled in size during the past week.

The Food and Drug Administration reports that the outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections now has 212 patients, up from 106 a week ago. The agency is not reporting the patients’ ages or where they live. A

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Scientists analyze spread of Campylobacter

2 weeks 2 days ago

Industrial poultry farming has played a role in the spread of Campylobacter, according to researchers.

Scientists from the Ineos Oxford Institute found that the chicken host environment may drive the evolution of strains that are more likely to cause human infections.

Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause

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Colorado posts double Salmonella cases compared to previous years

2 weeks 2 days ago

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is alerting the public to a significant increase in Salmonella cases and asking people to be aware of the symptoms.

As of July 28, there were 269 Salmonella cases reported in Colorado since July 1. During the past five years, Colorado has

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Australian agency denies horse meat claims

2 weeks 2 days ago

Authorities in an Australian state have rejected claims made in a TV program that horse meat has been detected in food.

The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority said it has not found horse meat in beef, lamb or any food for human consumption.

Comments were made by NSW Greens

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