Hundreds of Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Onions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections that are linked to onions imported from [...]
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Wal-Mart and HEB Brand Taco Seasoning Recalled Due to Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of Wal-Mart and HEB brand taco seasoning. According to the FDA, the taco seasoning may be contaminated with [...]
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How to Help Kids Understand Food Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has kept many of us at home much more often than our usual routines. Kids, especially, have been home far more, with schools letting out early, the [...]
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Six Companies Receive FDA Notice Due to Food Safety Violations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) routinely inspects companies to make sure that they are adhering to food safety standards. When companies do not, the FDA can send a [...]
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FDA and CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peach Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a Salmonella outbreak that is linked to a massive peach recall. Foodborne [...]
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Onion Recall Expands as Salmonella Outbreak Grows, Sickens Hundreds
Last week, we told you about Salmonella contamination leading to a massive onion recall. At the time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control [...]
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Salmonella Contamination Leads to Massive Onion Recall
Health officials are warning consumers in all 50 states to use caution when purchasing onions from supermarkets. Officials believe that certain lots of red, white, yellow and yellow sweet onions [...]
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Are Foodborne Illnesses on the Rise in the United States?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illness caused by bacteria increased dramatically in 2019 compared to the three years prior. The CDC notes that foodborne [...]
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Fresh Cut Fruit Recalled Amid Salmonella Outbreak
At least 31 people report salmonella infections in southeastern Pennsylvania, with at least four hospitals confirming illnesses. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that fresh [...]
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One Death Confirmed in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
In recent months, there have been numerous beef recalls due to possible contamination with pathogens like salmonella, E. coli and listeria. Just this week, a new report has emerged of [...]
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