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E. coli O157:H7 vaccine for cattle to be trialled
The trial hopes to commercially develop an E. coli O157:H7 vaccine for cattle, which could prevent life-threatening illnesses in humans.
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Salmon fillet product recalled
Due to risk of Listeria infection, Euphoria Fancy Food is recalling its ‘CAPTAIN K’ salmon product.
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FDA initiative aims to enhance food safety in Yuma region
Following the 2018 E. coli outbreak, the multi-year FDA initiative will study how pathogens survive, mobilise and possibly contaminate produce prior to harvest.
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Cannabis extraction could impact air quality
A pilot study has evaluated the potential impact on air quality from cannabis growing facilities.
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Soup products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
A number of Soupologie soup products have been recalled as they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
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EPA repeals Waters of the United States rule
The Center for Food Safety states that the repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will have huge effects on food safety.
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Young boy dies after eating E.coli-infected beef patty
It has been reported that a 10-year-old boy has died after eating contaminated beef patties bought from Lidl back in 2011.
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Salads and wraps recalled
Urban Remedy is recalling products that contain spinach that may be contaminated with E. coli.
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Report shows most CBD providers fail to meet safety requirements
The Center for Food Safety has released a report which shows that hemp CBD companies are failing to test for pesticides and contaminants.
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Episode One: The New Food Podcast
Love our latest issue of New Food? Want to know a bit more about what to expect before reading? Listen as New Food’s Editor takes you through issue 4, picking out some of her favourite parts.
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New report reveals growing threat of cyber-attacks to food safety
A new report has warned that the food industry is vulnerable to cyber-attacks which could result in risks to public health.
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Deadly fruit fungus could wipe out bananas
Dr Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University explores how the banana industry is adapting to modern needs and constraints.
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Milk of Magnesia recalled due to microbial contamination
Milk of Magnesia 2400mg/30mL Oral Suspension did not meet microbiological specifications and is being recalled.
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More deaths reported in Spain’s listeria outbreak
A third death has been reported in Spain's biggest listeria outbreak which has seen 200 cases of infection reported so far.
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A new way to identify Norovirus in food
A Finnish researcher has suggested a new method for rapid detection of human noroviruses (HuNoVs) in food.
