Health
US proposes rules for safer imported foods
(AP)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new steps Friday to ensure that fresh produce, cheeses and other foods imported into the United States are safe.
Jul 26, 2013
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Health
Slow headway for food safety
(Medical Xpress)—Despite the availability of new and preventive methods against foodborne diseases, their uptake throughout the entire chain of food production appears to be slow.
Feb 12, 2013
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Health
Ocean Beauty recalls two types of smoked salmon
(AP)—Ocean Beauty Seafoods has announced a precautionary recall of two cold-smoked salmon products because of possible Listeria contamination. The products were distributed in 12 states.
Dec 15, 2012
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Health
US reports incidents of tainted ricotta cheese
(AP)—U.S. health officials say imported Italian ricotta cheese tainted with listeria bacteria is linked to 14 illnesses including at least one death.
Sep 13, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
NZ company recalls meats after listeria kills 2
(AP) — A New Zealand meat company has recalled several of its products after tests showed a possible link to a listeria outbreak that left two patients dead at a hospital in the island nation.
Jul 19, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Raw chicken bacteria on the rise in Europe: study
A type of bacteria mostly found in raw chicken meat that can cause diarrhoea and fever is on the rise in the European Union, according to a report from European food safety agencies published on Thursday.
Mar 8, 2012
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Health
Publicly releasing inspection data on meat processing facilities could have 'substantial benefits'
Publicly posting enforcement and testing data corresponding to specific meat, poultry, and egg products' processing plants on the Internet could have "substantial benefits," including the potential to favorably impact public ...
Nov 30, 2011
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