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Lawsuit filed against American bakery company
US law firm, Marler Clark, is representing two victims of the 2018 E. coli romaine lettuce outbreak.
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Recall roundup: ground beef, choking hazards, undeclared milk and more.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Study shows that reusing chicken litter can deter Salmonella
An experiment with chicken litter samples, often used in broiler environments, could uproot previous hygiene fears as study demonstrates deterrence in pathogen growth.
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Researchers use DNA-barcoded microbial spores to improve food traceability
The research team described how synthetic microbial spores can be safely introduced onto objects and surfaces at a point of origin, such as a field or manufacturing plant, and be detected and identified months later, thus improving traceability.
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Application Note: Sample enrichment for pathogen detection
Solus Scientific explain how your testing is only as good as your enrichment.
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Researchers identify seasonal peaks for foodborne infections
A new analysis approach, developed by researchers at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, could help identify when and where to conduct food safety inspections.
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Consumer groups call for modernisation of USDA poultry safety framework
The organisations claimed that the USDA's safety framework does not reflect up-to-date advances in science and technology, therefore putting consumer health at risk.
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Common chicken cooking techniques may not ensure safety, study warns
Recommendations for monitoring ‘doneness’ of chicken vary widely, and the prevalence and safety of methods commonly used by cooks have been unclear, the researchers argued.
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New DNA test could improve tracking of Salmonella outbreaks
The test may rapidly and sensitively distinguish subtypes of Salmonella, making its origin easier to track, the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics has reported.
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Chipotle to pay $25 million fine in federal food safety case
The charges are said to have stemmed from cases of norovirus, a highly contagious pathogen that can be transmitted by infected food workers handling ready-to-eat foods and their ingredients.
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Study examines Campylobacter resistance in chickens
Receiving gut microbes from resistant chickens does not lessen chickens’ susceptibility to Campylobacter, the bacterium that causes food poisoning across the world, a study has shown.
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Study reveals raw dog food as major source of multidrug-resistant bacteria
Resistance to six types of antibiotics has been discovered in several raw-type dog food samples, with researchers warning resistance could be transmitted to humans from canines.
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USDA-ARS scientists find new tool to combat major wheat disease
The discovery is said to be a major advance in addressing a significant threat to the world's wheat supply.
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Wild tomato pathogen resistance has industry implications, study suggests
Bacterial canker of tomato is a disease that leads to wilt, cankers, and eventually death in the fruit, but breeders have reportedly known that wild tomatoes carry some form of pathogenic resistance to the disease, but with limited knowledge.
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FAO and WHO report rise in foodborne diseases related to Vibrio species
The FAO/WHO assessment revealed that there have been a series of pandemic outbreaks of V. parahaemolyticus foodborne illnesses due to the consumption of seafood and outbreaks have occurred in regions of the world where it was previously unreported.
