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Initial source unknown in Dutch hepatitis A outbreak

1 month 1 week ago

Scientists have been unable to pinpoint the route of contamination in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to blueberries.

Twenty-four patients in the Netherlands became ill from November 2024 to February 2025 as part of the hepatitis A outbreak. 

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Lactation granola recalled because of Salmonella

1 month 2 weeks ago

The Hampton Grocers Inc. of Montauk, NY, is recalling Lacnola Lactation Granola because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail orders on thehamptongrocers.com, and other online retailers, including Amazon, between Oct. 21, 2025, and Aug. 12, 2026.

The recalled

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Wok spice mix recalled after testing shows Salmonella

1 month 2 weeks ago

Lidl US is recalling one lot of Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Salmonella present on a lab sample.

The recalled product was distributed between July 24 and Aug. 10 to

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Dog food recalled because of illnesses

1 month 2 weeks ago

Oma's Pride of Avon, CT, is recalling Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe in 6-pound bags because it is contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall was initiated after FDA received a consumer complaint and subsequently collected and analyzed a sample of the product, which tested positive for Salmonella. Three

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Walmart Marketside tomato soup mix recalled because of Listeria

1 month 2 weeks ago

Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD, is recalling Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit – 14oz (397g) because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is being initiated after routine testing conducted by the company produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The company

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Texas company recalls jalapeño products because of Salmonella outbreak

1 month 2 weeks ago

NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, with facilities located in Missouri City, TX, and Houston, TX, is recalling products sold under various brand names that contain jalapeño peppers because of an outbreak of Salmonella infections. 

This recall was initiated after NatureBest was notified by Coast Citrus Distributors that

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Coalition wants Congress to rescind delay of food traceability rule

1 month 2 weeks ago

Referencing the current Cyclospora outbreak, the Safe Food Coalition has asked Congress the take the produce traceability rule off the back burner so companies like Taylor Farms will be forced to initiate programs to reveal where their products are distributed.

The coalition sent a letter to Sen. John Thune, Majority

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Man arrested as part of investigation into frozen food firm

1 month 2 weeks ago

More than 30 tons of products have been seized as an investigation into a company selling frozen food with suspected fraudulent labels continues.

The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit operation led to the arrest of one man. He was later released under investigation and enquiries

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Report assesses food controls in Norway and Iceland

1 month 2 weeks ago

An analysis of official controls in Norway and Iceland has revealed effective oversight overall with some recurring weaknesses. 

Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how they implement European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety,

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Ill food handler caused outbreak despite following protocols

1 month 2 weeks ago

A sick food handler likely contaminated items served at an event in Australia despite preparing food after symptoms had stopped, according to researchers.

An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was reported among people at a private function in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2024. The organizer reported to ACT Health

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Austrian outbreaks stable but more people sick

1 month 2 weeks ago

The number of outbreaks in Austria has stayed close to the same level in 2025 but they caused more illnesses than the year before, according to recently released statistics.

In 2025, 33 foodborne outbreaks were reported, one fewer than in 2024. However, 354 people were sickened in them compared to

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FDA warns against more products with toxic yellow oleander

1 month 2 weeks ago

The FDA has added three products to this safety alert regarding products with poisonous yellow oleander.

The Food and Drug Administration tested the products and found that they contain toxic yellow oleander. 

Yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even

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