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New Zealand data shows an increase in foodborne infections

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It was published by New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) unit. Most 27 outbreaks, with 253 cases in 2022, were linked to commercial food operators, and only five were associated with food prepared in consumer homes. New Zealand Food Safety investigated two more outbreaks.

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Illinois Facility Received Warning Letter for Continued Allergen Related Recalls

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food that is misbranded is prohibited. The firm had initiated three other recalls involving mislabeled products resulting in undeclared major food allergens since 2019. Thus the reason they received a Warning Letter.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Missouri Sprout Producer

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Lark Industrial Dr. Fenton, MO 63026-4323 United States Issuing Office: Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West II United States WARNING LETTER March 21, 2024 CMS Case# 669917 Dear Mr. Zhou: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your sprout operation, located at 1336 W. Louis Calco, LLC 1336 W.

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Minnesota Raw Pet Food Company Cited for Inadequate PAA Process Resulting in Pathogens in Finished Product

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA Warning Letter [link] Agila Corporation dba Woody’s Pet Food Deli MARCS-CMS 670835 — JANUARY 26, 2024 Recipient: Enrique A. Palma Owner Agila Corporation dba Woody’s Pet Food Deli 105 W. The association between human illness or outbreaks of salmonellosis and Salmonella-contaminated pet foods is well established.8 342(a)(1).

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FDA Cites California Seafood Processor After Inspection Yields Listeria Positive Environmental Samples

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Most notably, one of these strains was identified in twenty-eight (28) isolates and matched four (4) clinical isolates (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023), indicating that this strain is known to cause human illness, however, no epidemiological data was available to link the clinical isolate to your facility." Kim CEO Ocean Group Inc.

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What is it with Cantaloupe and Bacteria?

Bill Marler

The recall includes a long list of brands including Trader Joe’s, Delish, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Renaissance and Open Acres. April 2019 – The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Friday reported a multistate investigation which began on April 2, 2019, when PulseNet identified the outbreak.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

” Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was purchased in mid-2019 by the Royal Aloha Coffee Company, which then set in motion a strategic plan for the brand’s aggressive growth plans. Tims China offers a broad menu of specialized food and beverages, and boasts three store formats to provide its guests maximum convenience.