Undercooked Pork Liver Implicated in Hepatitis E Outbreak in Chinese Nursing Home
A recent report has identified undercooked pork liver as the suspected source of a hepatitis E outbreak in a nursing…
Study Finds Leafy Greens Responsible for Significant Portion of U.S. Foodborne Illnesses and Costs
Researchers from The Ohio State University, led by Xuerui Yang and Robert Scharff, have conducted a study on the attribution,…
Cryptosporidium Outbreak in England Affects Dozens; South West Water Under Investigation
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause sickness and diarrhea if consumed. The parasite can contaminate drinking water due to…
FDA Bans Tara Flour Following Illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prohibited the use and importation of tara flour in the United States, declaring…
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Untreated Home Irrigation Water in Utah City
Health officials have confirmed that an E. coli outbreak in a Utah city stemmed from untreated municipal irrigation water. The…
Codex Advances Efforts on Heavy Metal Levels and Ciguatera Poisoning Prevention
The recent gathering of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food in Panama City has propelled global efforts on various…
French Authorities Conduct Surveillance on E. coli and Listeria in Food
Recent reports shed light on official surveillance efforts in France regarding Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria contamination in…
FDA Releases Final Rule on Agricultural Water Safety for Produce Farming
After over a decade of deliberation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a long-awaited final rule concerning the…
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Walnuts Across 19 States in the US
In a recent development, an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has surfaced, with organic walnuts identified as the source. The Food…
Finland reports Yersinia rise and 2023 recall data
Finnish public health officials are currently monitoring a rise in Yersinia infections in 2024, with 168 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica…