Outbreak of E.coli O121 linked to frozen food products

An outbreak of E.coli O121 has sickened 24 people from 15 states, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).

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Possible dog meat found in Indian lamb curry

An Indian lamb curry has been found with no lamb and a “mystery meat” rumoured to be dog, according to an analysis done for a BBC Three programme aired this...

Food Safety Recall Round-up 22-28 March 2013

A snapshot of the food recalls that have occured this week...

FDA issues draft guidance on ciguatera fish poisoning risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance recommending certain seafood processors take steps to minimise risk of ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP).

Aflatoxins levels in cereals across Europe within limits, finds EFSA report

Levels of potentially toxic aflatoxins in cereals and processed cereal products across Europe are, on the whole, within safety limits, according to new data from EFSA.

Nestlé recalls Kit Kat Chunkys over plastic pieces fears

Nestlé has recalled four varieties of Kit Kat Chunky bars in nine countries after plastic pieces were found in products by consumers in the UK.

Food Safety Recall Round-up 15-21 March 2013

A look at the latest food recalls from around the world this week...

CFIA suspends licence of firm linked to Clostridium botulinum recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the licence of a company linked to an outbreak of Clostridium botulinum in bar clams.

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef appears over, says CDC

An outbreak of salmonella that sickened 22 people appears to be over, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Food Safety Recall Round-up 8-13 March 2013

A look at the latest food recalls from around the world this week...

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Birko helps cantaloupe growers in food safety fight

Birko is offering a peroxyacetic acid (PAA) based formulation, Birkoside MP-2, that has been shown effective against listeria on cantaloupe rind, in response to concerns ahead of the growing season. ...

A food safety success story: Three crazy guys with a big idea

The case of one company’s journey from ‘appalling’ food safety to third party certification provided a refreshingly honest view on the effect major companies can have on food safety –...

Ikea cake recalled due to faecal contamination

Ikea has stopped the sale of two affected batches of chocolate and butterscotch almond cake over fears it might be  contaminated with fecal matter.

Meat producer recalls products after HACCP failings

Byron Center Wholesale Meats has recalled more than 6,500 pounds of ham products that were produced without a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

Flour recall hits major US brands

Knock-on effect: US flour recall sifts through industry

A US flour and grain blend recall has hit major brands including Frito-Lay and Mondelez and forced widespread precautionary recalls on snacks, cereal and biscuit products.

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Arla recalls gorgonzola in Canada over Listeria contamination fears

Arla Foods has initiated a recall in Canada for an imported brand of gorgonzola cheese over concerns the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Netherlands blocks E.coli-tainted beef from Brazil

The Netherlands has turned away a shipment of E.coli-contaminated beef from Brazil just days after an unconnected major beef-related E.coli scare began in Canada.

CFIA investigates “possible link” in E.coli outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is trying to establish if there is a link between a current E.coli outbreak from burgers produced at the same facility it investigated in...

Food Safety Recall Round-up 15-21 February

A look at the latest food recalls from around the world this week...

Kellogg talks on Special K contamination, Bimbo Bakeries issues recall due to machine fault

Kellogg has described its Special K Red Berries recall as “very small” as Bimbo Bakeries USA issues a broad voluntary recall on its core bread brands due to possible flexible wire contamination....

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Rodent infestation forces KB Natural Foods recall

KB Natural Foods is recalling three batches of its own-label pre-packaged cashew nuts and almonds because of a rodent infestation.

Kellogg recalls Special K Red Berries cereal in US due to possible glass fragments

The Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall in the US on three sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal packs due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

Chicken suspected source of multistate salmonella outbreak

Chicken is the suspected source of an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 124 people in 12 states.

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Nestlé recalls ravioli due to glass contamination

Nestlé Prepared Foods has recalled two production codes of a variety of ravioli distributed nationwide as they may contain fragments of glass.