CFIA finds no trace of HPAI in retail milk samples to date
CFIA tested over 140 retail milk samples in Canada for HPAI virus fragments, finding none, ensuring the safety of commercially sold milk and milk products. [ more ]
Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News
Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]
Federal government 'believes' virus found in grocery store milk is safe for consumption
Federal officials reassure the public that the nation's milk supply is safe despite remnants of bird flu virus found, as pasteurization inactivates the virus. [ more ]
Shoppers issued warning as disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis found
A number of chilled and ready to eat foods in the UK are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria causing severe symptoms and complications. [ more ]
Californians Urged to Avoid Raw Milk Amid Bird Flu Outbreak on Dairy Farms | KQED
Federal regulators and health experts caution on the increased risks of consuming raw milk due to the potential spread of dangerous bacteria and viruses, including H5N1.
Personal protective equipment may be necessary for workers in dairy and poultry farms to prevent transmission of bird flu in animals. [ more ]
Organic walnuts E. Coli alert: 7 hospitalized by recalled bulk nuts that may have been sold in over 300 stores
CDC and FDA warn of E. Coli contamination in organic bulk walnuts from Gibson Farms affecting multiple states and leading to hospitalizations. [ more ]
Grocery store milk tests positive for bird flu virus, according to FDA
The FDA detected remnants of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk samples, but the material is inactivated and does not pose a risk to consumers. [ more ]
Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA says
The FDA found remnants of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk from infected dairy cows, but stated it was inactivated and not a risk to consumers. [ more ]
What to Know About the Risk of Food Poisoning From Listeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an expanded recall of dairy products and other foods that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria infections can be serious and even fatal, especially for high-risk individuals.
Listeria bacteria are naturally found in soil and can be found in many different types of food. [ more ]
What to Know About the Listeria Outbreak in Cheese and Other Dairy Products
Rizo-Lopez Foods is recalling over 60 products sold nationwide due to a listeria outbreak that has caused deaths and hospitalizations.
The outbreak strain of listeria was previously investigated in 2017 and 2021, but could not be traced back to a specific brand before being found in a cheese sample from Rizo-Lopez Foods. [ more ]
An inspector found hand washing and coffee issues at 'cake artist' near Coral Gables
Sweet Art Cakes Miami received a 'Re-Inspection Required' result from state inspection due to hand-washing problems and bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspectors found various violations at Sweet Art Cakes Miami, including no certified food protection manager, accumulated dust above preparation areas, and employees using bare hands to handle food. [ more ]
Don't Use Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss, WHO Says
Artificial sweeteners may not help people lose weight, the World Health Organization said in new guidelines that warned against products like diet sodas.The WHO's advice is based on a scientific review that found products containing aspartame and steviaoften marketed as diet foodslikely don't help reduce body fat in the long term.
What, exactly, is a boneless chicken wing?Is it a wing from an actual chicken, with the bones removed for easier snacking?Or is it a chunk of succulent breast meat molded into the shape of a wing?Whatever the answer, it's a topic that wing enthusiasts have long debated, often over a beer or three.It is also the subject of a class-action lawsuit brought this month against Buffalo Wild Wings by a Chicago-area man who claims the restaurant chain is falsely advertising its boneless wing products, which he says are more like chicken nuggets.
The current avian flu outbreak in North America is the largest and most deadly for nonhuman animals, raising concerns about the risk of human infection and food safety. [ more ]
This Chinese Chain's First New York Location Is a Must for Hot Pot Lovers
Hot pot restaurants are popular due to family-style dining, customization, interactive cooking, variety of ingredients, and affordability.
Drawbacks of traditional hot pot dining include the need for a full table of diners, challenging cooking process, and safety concerns, especially for children. [ more ]
Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge
True morel mushrooms can be a prized delicacy but have a mysterious dark side that can be deadly.
An outbreak analysis linked poisonings to a sushi restaurant introducing a new item containing morel mushrooms, leading to illnesses and fatalities. [ more ]
Two more dead as patients report horrifying details of eye drop outbreak
Two more people have died and more details of horrifying eye infections are emerging in a nationwide outbreak linked to recalled eye drops from EzriCare and Delsam.The death toll now stands at three, according to an outbreak update this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A total of 68 people in 16 states have been infected with a rare, extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain linked to the eye drops.
Oyster Sales Plummet at LA Restaurants Amid Unclear Guidance From Health Officials
A norovirus outbreak in Southern California has been linked to the consumption of raw oysters, leading to a drop in oyster consumption at local restaurants.
The infected oysters are connected to farms in Mexico, specifically in the Gulf of California, Baja Peninsula, Sonora, and other locations. [ more ]
Raw oysters have sickened diners across Southern California. Take caution, officials warn
Public health officials in Southern California are warning consumers about the potential health risks of consuming raw oysters due to a potential norovirus contamination.
San Diego and Los Angeles counties have reported cases of norovirus illnesses that may be linked to imported shellfish harvested in Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters distributed by Sociedad Acuicola GolPac that were potentially contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]
Windsor Framework: Half of vet medicines could be withdrawn, Lords hear
The European Commission is concerned about the risk of veterinary medicines that no longer align with EU regulations entering the food chain in Northern Ireland and the wider EU single market. [ more ]
Dozens of Berkeley restaurants went years without health inspections. Why?
Health inspectors in Berkeley had not visited dozens of food facilities, including restaurants, for years due to a shortage of staff and strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
There was a major foodborne illness outbreak in Berkeley that was not linked to the restaurant, but highlighted the need for regular inspections. [ more ]
Raw oysters have sickened diners across Southern California. Take caution, officials warn
Public health officials in Southern California are warning consumers about the potential health risks of consuming raw oysters due to a potential norovirus contamination.
San Diego and Los Angeles counties have reported cases of norovirus illnesses that may be linked to imported shellfish harvested in Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters distributed by Sociedad Acuicola GolPac that were potentially contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]
Raw oysters have sickened diners across Southern California. Take caution, officials warn
Public health officials in Southern California are warning consumers about the potential health risks of consuming raw oysters due to a potential norovirus contamination.
San Diego and Los Angeles counties have reported cases of norovirus illnesses that may be linked to imported shellfish harvested in Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters distributed by Sociedad Acuicola GolPac that were potentially contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]
Mars has announced a major change to its popular chocolate bars.As part of a pilot, the product combining milk chocolate, caramel and nougat will now be wrapped in recyclable paper instead of plastic.The move is in a bid to make the product a firm British favourite since the 1930s more environmentally friendly.
London nursery fined after mouse droppings found in children's play areas and kitchen
A nursery has been fined 225,000 for serious hygiene breaches after mouse droppings were found in children's playrooms and a kitchen.Busy Bees at Leytonstone, in east London, was closed by health inspectors after they also found a lack of hot water due to a broken boiler, no soap in the toilets and poor levels of cleaning during a visit on January 12 last year.
Diet sodas are not actually good for your diet, WHO guidance suggests
People trying to shed pounds often cut calories by consuming diet drinks, artificially sweetened treats, and other products containing substitute sugars.But according to a new assessment from the World Health Organization, those artificial sweeteners don't appear effective for weight control-and worse, they seem to increase long-term risks of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even death.
World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners
The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks.These alternatives to sugar, when consumed long term, do not serve to reduce body fat in either adults or children, the W.H.O. said in a recommendation, adding that continued consumption could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.
Opinion: Is your fridge filled with 'expired' food? Here's why you shouldn't throw it away
(Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press)
If on digging through your fridge you find food stamped with a phrase such as "Enjoy by," "Best before," "Expires on" or "Sell by" followed by a date that has passed, you might think it's time to throw it away.In reality, those dates are mostly arbitrary, largely unregulated and often unrelated to food safety.
Family says a hot chicken nugget scalded girl's leg. Now they are suing McDonald's over Happy Meal
The family of a 4-year-old girl allegedly scalded by a steaming hot Chicken McNugget is taking McDonald's to court in Broward County, faulting the fast-food giant for poor training and failing to protect its customers.Philana Holmes says in her lawsuit that she took her daughter to the McDonald's restaurant at 7600 NW 57th St. in Tamarac in 2019 and ordered a six-piece Happy Meal with milk and a Lion King toy.
Norovirus cases very high' as warning issued over winter vomiting bug
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A warning has been issued over the winter vomiting bug Norovirus as cases remain at very high levels.An average of 551 adult hospital beds in England were occupied last week by patients with diarrhoea and vomiting or norovirus-like symptoms, according to NHS data.
Norovirus levels in England very high' with most cases among over-65s
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Norovirus levels in England remain very high with hospital cases more than double the number for this point last year, new figures show.Most reported cases are among people aged 65 and over, but outbreaks in schools are running above the five-year average and are particularly affecting very young children.
FDA update on redesigned foods program sets final proposal for fall, draws disappointment from industry stakeholders
A month after announcing plans to make a sweeping redesign of its food safety programs, the US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has begun the search for a deputy commissioner for human foods and plans to have a final reorganization proposal to share in the fall.But key industry stakeholders say the latest update does not address major organizational issues assessed in a recent independent evaluation.
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Plant-based milk can still be called milk,' FDA says, but may need to compare itself to dairy
The plant-based milk you buy may soon have a revised label.The US Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance Wednesday on how companies should identify plant-based products that are marketed and sold as alternatives to dairy milk, such as almond, oat or soy milk.Any plant-based milk product with the word milk in its name should include a statement explaining how the product compares with dairy milk, according to the draft guidance.