Slovakia’s official food control system is deemed partially effective due to fragmented controls, undefined supervisory competencies, and insufficient communication between relevant authorities. Gray areas in control effectiveness and a lack of modern information-sharing systems have been identified. The Supreme Audit…
Cali Rice Valley Inc., along with its general manager, violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) by manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products, exposing them to contamination with disease-causing bacteria. A federal court has issued a permanent injunction,…
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) investigation reveals lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce, with levels thousands of times higher than recommended. 65 children with elevated lead levels reported after consuming recalled brands. FDA closes its inspection of Ecuadorian companies involved but continues investigations…
Chile aims to enhance its food control system, recognizing the need for strategic planning and improved governance in food safety. The Chilean Food Safety and Quality Agency (ACHIPIA) collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)…
In 2020, elevated patulin levels in some Australian apple juice products prompted recalls, raising concerns about consumer safety. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a survey in 2021-2022, assessing almost 300 apple products for patulin concentrations. While variability was…
A raw milk cheese linked to E. coli infections, including six cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) causing kidney failure, has been identified in France. French authorities initiated a withdrawal and recall of raw milk cheeses, including morbier, raclette, and…
Sushi Nine in Raleigh, North Carolina, faces 241 complaints of foodborne illnesses, suspected to be caused by norovirus. The outbreak, starting on Nov. 28, has rapidly expanded, with an additional 100 reported cases since Dec. 9. Wake County Public Health…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faced challenges in monitoring infant formula production and addressing safety complaints, particularly highlighted during the 2021-22 cronobacter infections outbreak. Issues included delays in responding to complaints, internal failures, and a supply crisis due to…
Missouri Representative Adam Schnelting aims to change existing raw milk safety laws, proposing House Bill 1711 to permit unrestricted retail sales of raw milk in grocery stores, restaurants, and similar establishments. Despite requiring a warning label, the bill could pose…
Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has caused over 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Outbreaks occurred in Jönköping and Stockholm, with conference attendees and restaurant customers affected. Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC) and Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) were identified, and initial…