Rutger Rozendaal, the CEO of recently created The Vegetarian Butcher Collective, talks about the challenges in plant-based meat. The post “We’re the biggest plant-based company in Europe. We have all the cards” – The Vegetarian Butcher Collective CEO Rutger Rozendaal talks up category appeared first …
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Patient counts in Cyclospora outbreak continue to increase
If numbers out of Michigan are an indicator, a massive outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite may be slightly slowing. On July 30 the state reported 10,386 patients, up from 10,077 on July 29. That’s the smallest overnight increase for more than a week …
UK officials note rise in Cyclospora infections
Health officials in the United Kingdom have reported an increase in Cyclospora infections in people returning from Mexico. Between April 30 and July 15, 67 cases of cyclosporiasis were recorded in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health …
Filipino food agency steps up enforcement and controls
The food agency in the Philippines has revealed the results of stricter enforcement measures in the first half of this year. The country’s Food and Drug Administration faced challenges such as limited manpower, process inefficiencies, and backlogs driven by increasing applications.
Jerk Chicken
Jerk chicken is one of those preparations that does not translate well to shortcuts. The technique traces back to the Maroon people of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, who developed a method of smoking meat over pimento wood with a marinade built on Scotch bonnet peppers and …
E. coli outbreak linked to frozen organic berries sold at Publix
The FDA is investigating an outbreak of infections from E. coli O145:H28 that is related to imported, frozen berries sold at Publix stores. The implicated berries are sold under the Greenwise brand and were imported from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, …
Warning issued for chicken salad because of contamination with Listeria
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Curry Chicken Salad because of concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The …
Aquafaba Powder recalled because of undeclared egg
529 Commerce LLC of Parkland, FL, is recalling 3,860 units of its 4 ounce and 12 ounce packages of its Rooted in Rare brand Aquafaba Powder because the product may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the …
Imported organic berries recalled because of E. coli contamination and outbreak
In relation to an outbreak of E. Coli infections, the Publix grocery store chain is recalling organic GreenWise imported frozen berries. The outbreak has sickened 12 people in Florida and Georgia. Four of the patients have required hospitalization. The recall applies to all frozen Greenwise …
Chimichurri Steak Bowl
Chimichurri has survived centuries of Argentine cooking without changing much, and that tells you everything you need to know about it. It is sharp, herby, garlicky, and it cuts through rich grilled meat in a way that no bottled steak sauce can touch. This bowl …
