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New FDA Import Alerts Published This Week
September 4, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several new FDA Import Alerts this week. Rounding out a busy month for this department. As of August 26, 2024, 38 Import Alerts have been updated for food and drug products…. read more
FDA Warning Letter Issued to P&L Sprout Farm Highlights Bean Sprout Risks
September 4, 2024
Bean sprout risks are often overlooked. Stir fried, in salads, or on sandwiches. This crunchy addition to a meal may pose more risk than you realize. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter issued to P&L Sprout… read more
9 Deaths Associated with Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
September 4, 2024
Six more deaths associated with Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak are added to the report. Bringing the total to nine so far. The death toll continues to rise as new cases continue to be reported in each update. What do we… read more
Kitchen Advice from Grandma. Just Because She Did It, Is It Safe?
September 3, 2024
Where do you get your kitchen advice from? The Internet? Word of mouth? How about older relatives? Our elders can offer great sage advice. From how to mend clothing, how to get stains out of fabric and household items, recipes… read more
Could Your Backyard Chickens Have More Germs Than a Commercial Chicken Farm?
August 28, 2024
Could your backyard chickens have more germs than a commercial chicken farm? New study says, yes. A new study from the North Carolina State University found that backyard chicken flocks have nearly twice the amount of Campylobacter bacteria, compared to… read more
New Study on Salmonella Illnesses from Ground Beef Shows Socioeconomic Impact
August 21, 2024
A new study on ground beef related Salmonella illnesses indicates potential socioeconomic impacts on those illnesses. An estimated 1.35 million Salmonella infections causing 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur in the United States each year. Food is the most common… read more
FDA Issues Oyster Advisory due to Campylobacter Outbreak. Check Those Shellfish Tags!
August 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an oyster advisory for oysters harvested in the Lewis Bay harvest area. This advisory is in response to a Campylobacter outbreak associated with oysters collected from this location. If you have recently… read more
A History of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs, Fruit, and Vegetables
August 20, 2024
A history of Cyclospora in fresh herbs, fruit, and veggies is a long one. In fact, the first recorded appearance of Cyclospora in food occurred in raspberries. With a large Cyclospora outbreak in North Carolina with no known source affecting… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General
August 20, 2024
Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more
EPA Emergency Order Issued, First Time in 40 Years!
August 20, 2024
EPA Emergency Order issued for the first time in 40 years! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order that suspends all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) on August 6, 2024. Effective immediately!… read more