Natural Grocers Organic Elderberries Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Organic Elderberries from Natural Grocers have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The specific product being recalled is Organic Whole Elderberries sold in 4 oz quantities with UPC code 000082003043 and “Packed on Dates” 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265, and 20-281. The recall was issued after the supplier notified the company that the organic elderberries […]
Origin of COVID-19 resurgence in Beijing: Cold chain food contamination
Watch out for a highly possible new transmission route of the novel coronavirus – cold chain transportation. After several months of analysis, Chinese researchers have concluded that imported food via cold chain from high-risk areas overseas may be the origin of the unexpected COVID-19 resurgence in Beijing in June, which started from the city’s largest […]
Former Blue Bell president charged in connection with 2015 listeria contamination
HOUSTON – A Texas grand jury charged the former president of Blue Bell Creameries L.P. with wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up the company’s sales of listeria-tainted ice cream in 2015. In an indictment filed in federal court in Austin, Texas, former Blue Bell president Paul Kruse was […]
Frozen food package polluted by living coronavirus could cause infection: China’s CDC
China’s disease control authority said on Saturday that contact with frozen food packaging contaminated by living new coronavirus could cause infection. The conclusion came as the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention detected and isolated living coronavirus on the outer packaging of frozen cod during efforts to trace the virus in an outbreak reported […]
PRODUCT RECALL: Milk recalled from a number of Irish stores over contamination fears
Batches of milk have been recalled from a number of Irish shops following a threat of contamination. The affected batches of milk have been sold in Aldi, Spar, Gala and Mace stores across the country and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled certain batches over ‘microbiological contamination fears’. A message on the Food […]
Recall roundup: salmonella contaminations causing headaches for businesses
New Food’s weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe finds salmonella to be the main culprit in Canada. The agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of this or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning. […]
The Importance of Metal Detection in Preventing Food Contamination
Foreign object detection is a critical step for food processors, with inspection personnel experiencing increased pressure to ensure food safety regulatory compliance without hindering productivity. Among foreign objects, metals such as ferrous, nonferrous and stainless-steel shavings or broken pieces from equipment are among the most common foreign objects of concern in food processing plants. As […]
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution […]
INFOSAN Alert on contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with Salmonella Sp.-reg.
An alert has been received from International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) with regard to the contamination of Brazil nuts by-products, as detailed below, with Salmonella Anatum and Salmonella Typhhimurium. i. Product: Brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds Brand: Eat Natural Size: 35g bar, 4 x35g Multi pack, 50g Bar, 3x 50g Multi-pack, 12x […]
Blue Bell is hit with a $17.25 million penalty over 2015 listeria contamination.
Blue Bell Creameries must pay $17.25 million in criminal penalties for shipments of contaminated products linked to a 2015 listeria outbreak, a federal court in Texas declared on Thursday. The fines constitute the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case and are consistent with the terms of a plea agreement filed […]