People who ate at the Main Deck restaurant in Penn Yan, NY, between March 27 and April 12 were potentially exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A, but there is still a risk. People who may have been exposed should receive treatment
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Scientists find beef imports into Europe largely safe
The presence of foodborne pathogens in raw beef imported into the European Union is low, according to a study.
Microbiological quality of 100 raw beef samples sent to the EU was investigated. Samples of beef imported from November 2021 to May 2022 were collected at the Border Control Post of Hamburg Harbor in Germany. In…
New technology can help companies meet intent of food safety traceability rule
The implementation of a new traceability rule is more than a year and a half away, and the FDA won’t start enforcing the requirements of the rule until 2027, but a former agency leader says companies should begin making changes now.
Frank Yiannas, the former deputy commissioner of food policy and response at the Food…
FDA testing finds percentage of imported honey adulterated with other sweeteners
The FDA has released a report on an investigation into imported honey and the intentional adulteration of it for economic gains.
The report from the Food and Drug Administration includes information on 107 samples from 25 countries. The FDA collected the samples in import status, which refers to products collected at ports of entry or…
Researchers detect low Toxoplasma risk from cured meat products
Two studies have been published looking at Toxoplasma in Spanish dry-cured meat products and in meat of adult sheep.
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Transmission has been attributed to eating undercooked or raw meat.
In the first study, published in the journal Food Control, 552 samples of commercial dry-cured hams, shoulders and dry-cured sausages of…
Powerade products recalled over potential metal object in bottles
The Coca-Cola Company of Auburndale, FL, is recalling Powerade products because of the potential presence of a foreign metal object in the product, specifically a stainless-steel ring.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 27, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were…
Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale recalled after investigation discovers product contains full sugar product
Pepsico Inc. of Purchase, NY, is recalling certain Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale cases because an internal investigation discovered that product labeled as Zero Sugar contains full sugar product.
For some people with certain underlying conditions, too much sugar can lead to serious health problems.
According to the details posted online by the Food and…
FDA leader called to testify about food safety before congressional committee
The FDA commissioner is scheduled to testify at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability next week.
Commissioner Robert Califf is the only witness scheduled for the hearing, which is set for 1 p.m. EDT on April 11. The hearing will be open to the public and will be…
FAO and Mars extend food safety partnership
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and food manufacturer Mars have renewed their partnership on food safety.
Maximo Torero, FAO’s chief economist, and Dr. Abigail Stevenson, chief science officer for Mars, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote better understanding and application of Codex Alimentarius food standards.
FAO and Mars will…