A recent report has identified undercooked pork liver as the suspected source of a hepatitis E outbreak in a nursing home in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, in 2022. The outbreak, which occurred in July and August, affected 77 out of…
Researchers from The Ohio State University, led by Xuerui Yang and Robert Scharff, have conducted a study on the attribution, burden, and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The findings shed light on…
Tools Used in Root Cause Analysis: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis In our previous article leading to this, we discussed using the Fishbone Diagram in root cause analysis and we stated that a fishbone diagram, also known as an Ishikawa…
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause sickness and diarrhea if consumed. The parasite can contaminate drinking water due to various reasons. At least 46 cases of cryptosporidium infection have been confirmed in England, linked to contaminated water. Authorities including…
Flinders Mussels is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Carrum Big Fish market and from Flinders Mussels in VIC. Problem: The recall is due to biotoxin (Gymnodinium catenatum) contamination. Food safety…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prohibited the use and importation of tara flour in the United States, declaring it not “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS). This decision comes nearly two years after an outbreak linked to the ingredient…
Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths, in NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC in Dan Murphys and in VIC in Coles. The product has…
Health officials have confirmed that an E. coli outbreak in a Utah city stemmed from untreated municipal irrigation water. The outbreak, occurring between July and September 2023, affected 13 children, with seven requiring hospitalization and two developing kidney failure. Investigations…
Imagine you run a bakery, and one day a customer reports getting sick after eating your pastries. Concerned, you conduct a thorough investigation to determine the root cause. However, as you took a deeper look into the process, you realized…
The recent gathering of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food in Panama City has propelled global efforts on various food safety fronts, notably addressing concerns surrounding lead levels, Ciguatera poisoning, and tropane alkaloids. During the session held in April,…