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FDA issues warning letters to seafood and produce distributors for import violations

FDA issues warning letters to seafood and produce distributors for import violations

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The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company

NEMIS Technologies introduces rapid on-site food safety testing to U.S. market

NEMIS Technologies introduces rapid on-site food safety testing to U.S. market

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— ADVERTORIAL — NEMIS Technologies is preparing to enter the U.S. food safety industry with its innovative on-site testing technology aimed at reducing contamination risks in food production. The company has partnered with major brands in Europe, including Barilla, and in Africa with companies like Tiger Brands. They are focused on providing rapid, actionable results

Publisher’s Platform:  What are the most common questions asked about Listeria?

Publisher’s Platform: What are the most common questions asked about Listeria?

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Listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as Listeria, is a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Here are some of the most common questions asked about Listeria on the internet: 1. What is Listeria? Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause

Company recalls Answers pet food because of Listeria and Salmonella

Company recalls Answers pet food because of Listeria and Salmonella

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Lysnt LLC has issued a recall of Answers pet food after initially refusing to do so despite FDA suggestions. The pet food has been found to be contaminated with Listeria and Salmonella. The FDA tested unopened retail samples of the products after complaints about illnesses in dogs who ate the food. The pet food is

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

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County officials are now reporting that at least 31 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican restaurant in Valencia, CA. People who dined at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria on or around Sept. 13 began reporting symptoms of food poisoning. Public Health was alerted to the situation on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

NPD Trend Tracker: From wellness to Christmas

NPD Trend Tracker: From wellness to Christmas

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Food and beverage brands are gearing up for Christmas, with fun new festive launches, but they still have their eye on the booming health and wellness trend. Read on to find out what’s new this week…Onken goes Greek​Onken yogurt brand, part of the Emmi Group, has announced the launch of Onken Greek Style Natural Set

FDA steps up import enforcement on certain cheese, seafood, coconut and more

FDA steps up import enforcement on certain cheese, seafood, coconut and more

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The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Use chart below to view import alerts. Click here to go to

Practice good food safety after hurricane

Practice good food safety after hurricane

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With Hurricane Helene now having made landfall, it is important to practice good food safety. For a chart about how to prepare and respond, see Food Safety Before And After An Emergency on the USDA website. Knowing how to keep your food and water safe will minimize danger from spoiled food and reduce the risk

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

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The documentary “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary category. This recognition highlights the impact of the film, which made its debut on Netflix on Aug. 2, 2023, and sheds light on critical issues surrounding food safety in the United States. Based on the bestselling