A significant quantity of wine and bottle labels have been seized in a series of checks by Portuguese authorities. The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) was part of a team that inspected operators bottling and marketing wine in Anadia and Miranda do Corvo. As …
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Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses
As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning. Home canning can be a safe and rewarding way to store food for months or even years. However, food safety experts warn …
Sunday Edition: Shrooms
Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week Another new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is under investigation by the FDA. Although the source has not been identified, there are already 62 confirmed patients. As usual, the FDA is not reporting where the patients are …
Publisher’s Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?
For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism. For the second time in seven months, the implicated ingredient is whole milk powder. And for the second time in seven months, the …
New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula
State and federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infant botulism poisoning. So far the outbreak has sickened three babies across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health has reported …
Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections. This expansion follows an ongoing supply chain investigation that identified …
Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen
Azuma Foods International Inc. U.S.A. of Hayward, CA ,is recalling its 3-pack, 5.3 ounce Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi-Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because they may contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious …
Maggi back in spotlight as India food regulator issues new notice
The FSSAI issued a notice to Nestlé regarding the alleged detection of insects and larvae inside a packet of instant noodles. The post Maggi back in spotlight as India food regulator issues new notice appeared first on Just Food.
Upside Foods eyes factory of defunct cultivated-protein peer Believer Meats
Upside Foods, the US-based cultivated poultry business, has confirmed its interest in acquiring the facility of defunct peer Believer Meats. The post Upside Foods eyes factory of defunct cultivated-protein peer Believer Meats appeared first on Just Food.
Canada debuts food security strategy to foster local production
Canada has launched a food security programme for the first time backed by more than C$3bn (US$2.1bn) of investment over ten years. The post Canada debuts food security strategy to foster local production appeared first on Just Food.
