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Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
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Is plant-based less susceptible to pathogens?
The USDA reports that many consumers believe plant-based meat alternatives don't carry the same pathogen risks as meat.
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Recall roundup: Listeria alert raised in Southwestern US states
A Listeria monocytogenes alert has been raised in California, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, while undeclared allergen recalls have also been in initiated in the UK and Canada.
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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and plastic pieces
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria monocytogenes alert issued by the FDA as well as foreign object and undeclared allergen recalls.
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FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
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African Swine Fever on the march with UK “vulnerable” according to BMPA
The UK is precariously vulnerable to African Swine Fever, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed, after more cases were detected in western Europe.
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SARS-CoV-2 could survive on food for up to 30 days
The Coronavirus that has caused so much damage and disruption to the world over the last two years could survive on food in the fridge or freezer, new research has suggested.
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Recall roundup: Listeria and “forever chemicals”
Our weekly recall roundup includes a possible Listeria monocytogenes alert, plus a concerning report of PFAS in seafood.
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Recall roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared milk
This week's recall roundup features a gastrointestinal pathogen alert, as well as foreign object recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Recall roundup: Norovirus and Salmonella alerts sounded
Get the latest recall news from around the world with our weekly Recall roundup, this week including Salmonella and norovirus alerts.
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US to import infant formula from Mexico as shortages continue
As families in the US continue to struggle to get hold of infant formula, the FDA has provided an update on its efforts to acquire more supplies.
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Ferrero factory allowed to reopen after Salmonella outbreak
The factory has undergone a deep clean in a bid to rid it of the offending Salmonella strain, but Belgium’s health authorities will keep a close eye on products leaving the facility.
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May and June peak months for Campylobacter infection
Research also suggests that chlorination, which is common in the US, does not have any significant impact on the safety of chicken and the prevalence of Campylobacter.
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Recall roundup: Salmonella and E.coli alerts in UK and US
E.coli and Salmonella recalls dominate this week's recall roundup after the alarm was sounded in the US and UK respectively.
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£100,000 worth of counterfeit Wonka bars seized in London
The fake chocolate bars are not only an issue for trading standards – they could provide a potential food safety risk as regulations might not be being adhered to.
