Public warned of Salmonella outbreak in Adelaide traced to raw alfalfa sprouts
A Salmonella outbreak in an Australian state linked to alfalfa sprouts has eight confirmed cases. Testing of retail product confirmed Salmonella presence in a variety of alfalfa sprout products. South...
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Opinion A federal judge in California has told the Food and Drug Administration, which is the nation’s leading food regulator, to stop dragging its feet on the long-awaited rules surrounding food...
View ArticleSprout, tofu company warned 18 months after FDA inspectors found bugs,...
The FDA issued a warning letter in recent days regarding an inspection 18 months ago at a sprout and tofu facility where federal officials found live rodents and cockroaches, as well as Listeria...
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Opinion According to the FDA, Sprouts Unlimited of Marion, IA, is recalling clover spouts in 4-ounce packages because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O103 bacteria (E. coli O103). The...
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FDA fresh sprout project finds some pathogens, other problems
An analysis of fresh sprouts and the companies that grow them has revealed relatively low numbers in terms of some foodborne pathogens — but also showed low compliance rates in terms of safety...
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FDA issues warning letters to handlers of sprouts, fish products
A California sprout processor, a Denver fish processor and a New York seafood importer are all on notice from the Food and Drug Administration for violations of the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic...
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Record shows Jimmy John’s sprouts repeatedly sicken patrons
The crowdsourcing site www.iwaspoisoned.com continues to show the Illinois-Wisconsin region as the center of a Salmonella montevideo outbreak likely caused by raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants....
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CDC declares an end to Jimmy John’s sprout outbreak
Federal officials have closed the book on an outbreak of Salmonella infections among Jimmy John’s customers, saying a specific source could not be identified, even though 80 percent of the sick people...
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella infections in Australia
More than 20 cases of Salmonella infection have been reported in South Australia with a link to alfalfa sprouts. Health officials say the Salmonella Havana outbreak has led to 21 illnesses and seven...
View ArticleAustralia updates food safety advice for pregnant women
Pregnant women should stay away from unpasteurized fruit juices as well as hummus and other dips containing tahini, according to updated advice in Australia. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand...
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