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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.
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Double digits fall ill with Salmonella in North America
Wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Here, New Food provides a summary of the investigation.
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FDA-approved additives prove effective at preharvest pathogen control
A University of Georgia study has presented a new method to make crops - specifically tomatoes - safer to eat by applying sanitisers to produce preharvest.
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US food safety lawyers file lawsuit in fresh peach Salmonella outbreak
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a four-year-old girl in federal court for the District of Minnesota after a severe infection led to "hospitalisation and significant injuries".
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FDA and OSHA publish checklist to assist food industry during COVID-19
The checklist aims to serve as a quick reference to help the food industry assess and react to situations brought on by COVID-19.
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New sampling methods used in US Cyclospora outbreak investigation
As of 14 August 2020, a total of 690 Cyclospora cayetanensis illness cases have been reported across 13 states.
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FDA investigating Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to red onions
The outbreak now spans across 34 US states and there have been 396 illnesses and 59 hospitalisations recorded as of 3 August 2020.
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Salmonella outbreak sweeps across US
A source of the outbreak, which now spans 23 states, has not yet been identified, but CDC and state officials are investigating whether a specific food, supermarket or restaurant chain could be linked.
