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Outbreak of salmonella linked to Cavi brand whole, fresh papayas
The FDA has named Cavi brand whole fresh maradol papayas as the likely source of 71 cases of Salmonella Uganda.
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Pig ear treats recalled
Following an investigation of contaminated pet treats, Pet Supplies Plus advises its customers of a recall.
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FDA releases statement on recent analysis of PFAS in food
The FDA has been working to develop new methods to quantify certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in foods.
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More meat imports may be allowed into China due to swine fever
Beijing is preparing to allow more sources of imported meat in an effort to overcome potential pork shortages.
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The listeriosis outbreak in South Africa: what have we learnt?
When the Minister of Health announced at the end of last year that South Africa was in the midst of a listeriosis outbreak, the source was still unknown and the country ill-prepared for such a devastating crisis. In the first of a two-part feature, Dr Lucia Anelich shares her expert perspective.
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Salmonella resistant to different classes of antibiotics
University of São Paulo researchers from Brazil have found that various species of Salmonella are resistant to different classes of antibiotics.
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Seafood, Drinks and Hygiene – UK Focus 2018
Richard Watson assesses the current UK seafood picture, the New Food team looks at the altruistic beverage brand, One, and Andy Buchan explains why hygienic design could help save you from a food-safety-related product recall.
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Allergens/ Food Safety In-Depth Focus 2018
In this issue: Food Additives: consumers’ queries answered, and what lessons can be learnt in the wake of the South African listeriosis outbreak.
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Keeping the bad stuff out
If you’ve ever wondered just what’s involved in lab-based identification of foreign objects within the supply chain, let Liz Moran enlighten you…
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European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
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Kellogg’s cereal causes salmonella outbreak in 33 U.S. states
The ages of those infected range from 95 to less than one year old.
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Whole genome sequencing used for food safety in more than half of Europe
Of the labs that did not use WGS, the main reason given was that they lacked the budget and expertise.
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Three-year deadly listeria outbreak linked to same Hungarian plant
The same strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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The challenge of hepatitis E virus
Hepatitis E disease, caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV), affects mainly the liver, with symptoms including jaundice, fever and malaise. There are, according to the WHO, around 20 million HEV infections worldwide, leading to approximately three million cases of acute hepatitis E annually, most of which are…
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Canada’s new food regulations to smooth trade with U.S.
The regulations, which will come into effect next year, have been finalised at a time when Canada-America food trade relations are under the spotlight.
