Study finds E. coli, Listeria and Vibrio in seafood
The study examined levels of coliform bacteria, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio vulnificus, and Vibrio cholerae in 700 samples of raw sea fish, raw mussels, raw shrimp, and raw squid. Microbiological quality of seafood can vary depending on environmental conditions, quality of water, water temperature, salinity, distance to residential areas and pollution, natural bacterial flora […]
Canada requires E. coli test for some California romaine lettuce imports
According to an announcement today, starting on Oct. 7, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is requiring importers to either provide proof that romaine lettuce destined for import into Canada does not originate from counties in the Salinas Valley of California, or provide an official certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory confirming that the […]
Food Recall Warning – Provigo brand ground beef products recalled due to E. coli O157
CNW/ – JBS Food Canada is recalling Provigo brand ground beef products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold at Provigo Hull, 1 du Plateau, Gatineau, Quebec. All packages bearing Best Before 16.SE2020 or 17.SE2020 or 18.SE2020. […]
New treatment protects tomatoes from Salmonella and E coli
The nonchlorine-based sanitizer, which contains levulinic acid and sodium dodecyl, can be used by vegetable farmers as a preharvest spray to control diseases such as Salmonella and E. coli. While most farmers rely on postharvest washing to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens, the new study suggests that applying sanitizers to produce while it is […]