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FDA Launches Investigation on Pesticides in Spices After Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Indian Spice Manufacturers MDH and Everest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of…

24 hours ago

Campylobacter Warning for Pure Pastures Dairy Raw Milk Issued After Consumer Fell Sick

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a consumer warning for raw milk following reports of illness. Campylobacter warning for Pure Pastures…

1 day ago

Storing Emergency Food Safely

While it is uncommon an emergency requiring an extended amount of food isn't out of the question. The Red Cross…

2 days ago

E. coli Linked to Walnuts in San Diego Outbreak Has Sickened At Least 12 So Far

A recent outbreak of E. coli linked to walnuts in San Diego County has County Public Health officials telling residents…

2 days ago

Are Consumers Engaging in Risky Food Behaviors Because of the Economy?

Are consumers engaging in risky food behaviors due to economic pressure? Several recent studies say yes. A study recently released…

3 days ago

Safely Canning Food at Home

As I sit today and listen to the sound of jars sealing and the heavenly *pop* that signifies the official…

4 days ago

Food Recalls Reached Highest Levels in 2023 Since Pandemic. How is 2024 Shaping Up?

A report from the nonprofit group, U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund, released this month indicated that food recalls…

5 days ago

FDA Initiates Salmonella Outbreak Investigation for Potential Foodborne Source

When two or more people become sick with the same strain of a commonly associated foodborne pathogen, it usually prompts…

6 days ago

FDA Announces H-E-B Ice Cream Recall in Texas and Mexico Due to Potential Metal Foreign Object Contamination

H-E-B issued a voluntary recall on April 27, 2024 for select ice cream products due to the potential presence of…

6 days ago

Gibson Farms Linked to Walnut E. coli Outbreak

Gibson Farms linked to walnut E. coli outbreak. E. coli in walnuts? Gibson Farms issued a recall for their Organic…

6 days ago