Over the last thirty-plus years of practice, I have been a vocal advocate for robust public health involvement in disease prevention—especially foodborne illness. It is beyond me to comprehend why public health would remain mute in the face of at least 165 sick, 20 hospitalized, and 40 percent of the ill five years or younger—especially
More than 35 people have fallen sick in an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom. The Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak has had 36 cases across the UK since November 2023. Patient interviews have identified raisins from Turkey as a potential source, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raised the issue with
The Cortland County Health Department (CCHD) confirms that a local restaurant worker, a food handler at Queen Subs, has tested positive for hepatitis A. Health officials say the risk of infection is low, but if you ate or drank anything at the shop between June 20 and July 3, you may need to be vaccinated
AB World Foods US Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, voluntarily recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6-ounce glass jars because it can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Al’Fez Natural Tahini was distributed nationwide in retail stores beginning May 26, 2023. The recalled Al’Fez Natural Tahini was sold in 5.6-ounce glass jars with a UPC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Philippines. The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing routine surveillance activities at a retailer and found meat and poultry products from the Philippines that are
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
China’s concerns about a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) import alert was one of six new issues discussed at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting. Delegates at the June meeting of the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures addressed trade concerns related to food safety and animal and plant health. Members
Photo illustration Productos La Hacienda LLC is recalling Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese because it was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes Testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample with an expiration date of 6/2/24 on sticker. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated
When aiming towards a more sustainable food system, many policymakers and innovators view the protein transition, a move away from animal proteins, as an important part of mitigating the affects of climate change (although there is some disagreement over whether this transition is towards a range of alternative proteins, including insects, or simply plant-based proteins).One
Reser’s Fine Foods of Beaverton, OR is recalling Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad because of the possibility of pieces of hard plastic foreign material in the package. This item was produced at a regional facility by Reser’s Fine Foods and distributed to H-E-B and Joe V’s Smart Shop locations in Texas only. Recalled product: