Food Safety News…

  • Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:05:00 +0000: Lewiston City Council may cease food safety responsibilities tonight - Food Safety News

    Tonight, local officials will discuss whether food safety is still a priority for Lewiston, Maine. On its agenda tonight, the Lewiston Council has at least two items that do not look good for food safety. The first is to approve a letter to the State of Maine terminating the city’s agreement to inspect local food... Continue Reading

  • Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:03:00 +0000: Pre-washed salad behind Swedish Salmonella outbreak - Food Safety News

    Researchers have shared details on one of the largest national Salmonella outbreaks in Sweden that was likely caused by produce. The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak involved more than 100 confirmed cases in Sweden, and other infections were recorded in Finland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Norway. 109 cases with symptom onset between Sept. 17 and Nov. 24, 2022, were reported... Continue Reading

  • Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:45:17 +0000: Trader Joe’s nuts recalled after testing finds Salmonella - Food Safety News

    Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews because of potential Salmonella contamination. The issue was identified through routine testing by Food and Drug Adminitration during import, which indicated that at least one of the recalled lots tested positive for... Continue Reading

  • Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:05:00 +0000: States take sides in the raw milk debate - Food Safety News

    The debate over the legality of raw milk sales continues to stir discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers across the United States. Raw milk, which is milk that has not undergone pasteurization to kill harmful bacteria, remains a contentious issue because of its associated health risks and raw milk advocates’ arguments about the... Continue Reading

  • Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:03:00 +0000: Wild mushroom warning sounded in Australia - Food Safety News

    The Food Safety Information Council has warned people in Australia against picking and eating wild mushrooms. The charity raised several issues around picking mushrooms for consumption after recent wet weather in the country. Cathy Moir, chair of the Food Safety Information Council, said foraging for wild food is becoming popular, and is promoted by influencers... Continue Reading