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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and plastic pieces
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria monocytogenes alert issued by the FDA as well as foreign object and undeclared allergen recalls.
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FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
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“First-of-its-kind” oatmeal aims to introduce babies to allergens early on
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A company, specialising in introducing allergens, to infants has developed a new oatmeal product to introduce babies to allergens “early and often”.
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Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
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Is there a link between heavy metals and autism?
Debates have arisen over the years as to whether or not there is a link between heavy metals and child development. Now, a new court case hopes to shed a light on this once and for all.
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FDA and CDC investigating multistate E. coli outbreak
The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of E.coli In multiple US states which is thought to have been caused by organic spinach.
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Norovirus sweeps US university
More than 100 people have fallen ill with norovirus at Georgetown University in the States, but how the virus outbreak began is unknown.
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Three hospitalised in US Salmonella outbreak
Authorities in the US are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to frozen cooked shrimp, with more products added to a recently expanded recall.
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How Mars is creating safe food today for a healthy tomorrow
Dr Susan Blount outlines the worldwide collaboration Mars is undertaking to create safer food for a healthy tomorrow, including some important work around aflatoxins.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
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FDA investigating multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes
It’s thought a soft cheese could be to blame for the outbreak, which has seen Listeria cases reported in seven states across the US.
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Five challenges facing food manufacturers this Thanksgiving
New Food's Josh Minchin looks at some of the challenges the food industry has had to overcome to deliver Thanksgiving this year and new trends which may be here to stay...
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What have we learned about the virus, so far?
As the pandemic has progressed, so too has our understanding of the COVID-19 virus; influencing the guidance on transmission prevention measures such as face masks, social distancing, hand washing and disinfection. Here is the current understanding.
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The FDA finds likely source to contaminated red onions
CDC announces end of red onion Salmonella outbreak, but FDA is continuing its investigation and has issued warnings and advice for both consumers and industry.
