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FDA and FSIS active investigations – Lots of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli – and, a few questions

Bill Marler

It is good that FDA and FSIS has been being more transparent on what is “cooking” in outbreak investigation. Here are the FDA Reports – Salmonella, Listeria, E. Sick people’s samples were collected from April 17, 2021, to September 29, 2022. . Sick people from other states purchased deli meats or cheeses from other delis.

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FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

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According to the FDA, this action is occurring within the context of its ongoing commitment to enhance regulatory oversight and reflects the agency’s determination to ensure optimal conditions for producing infant formula. Despite these actions, the FDA does not advise parents and caregivers to avoid specific infant formulas.

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FDA Commissioner names EPA insider to agency’s top food safety post

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EPA’s James “Jim” Jones was named Wednesday as the first FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. A Yiannas-Mayne rift was reported in 2022 that was so serious that they’d even argue about how food outbreaks should be investigated. Jones is scheduled to begin at the FDA on Sept. food supply. food supply.

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FDA, Leafy Green Industry, it is past time to get your s**t together

Bill Marler

It is 2022 and 16 years since the 2006 spinach E. We expect what we purchase will be safe to eat, especially when it comes to healthy foods like spinach. I took Ashley’s story with me when I was given unfettered access to the chiefs at the FDA. One FDA chief just called it bad luck. Still in hospital. What do you think?

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What up with the Salmonella Peanut Butter and Hepatitis A Strawberry Outbreaks

Bill Marler

Peanut Butter: As of July 27, 2022, a total of 21 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Senftenberg were reported from 17 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 20, 2022, through May 24, 2022. FDA conducted WGS analysis on an environmental sample collected at the Lexington, Kentucky, J.M.

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FDA releases retailer lists for stone fruit linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

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The FDA continues to work to find out what retailers may have received recalled fruit associated with this outbreak. In response to this investigation, HMC Farms has voluntarily recalled all of its peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in retail stores from May 1, 2022, through Nov. 15, 2022, and from May 1, 2023, through Nov.

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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

Now the House and Senate are set to ask questions of the Industry and FDA about how the outbreak happened and how it impacted the supply of infant formula. Here is a preview of the FDA’s position See full testimony – FDA Testimony ECOI Infant Formula 5.25.2022 final : TESTIMONY OF. MAY 25, 2022. CALIFF, M.D. Introduction.

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