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Hand-washing issues and pooping rodents at a downtown Miami restaurant, inspector says

A downtown Miami restaurant was shut down after a failed state inspection due to rodent droppings.

The restaurant had 10 violations, including high priority violations such as rodent droppings and dead roaches. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami restaurants might get vinegar and soy sauce that had rodent dung on the containers

Rodent poop was found on containers of vinegar and soy sauce at a restaurant supplier in North Miami-Dade.

Despite the rodent contamination, the liquids were not thrown out and were still sold to local restaurants. [ more ]

Miami Herald

A Hialeah cafeteria's cat poop and street meat didn't get it shut down by inspection

The Mindy Supermarket & Cafeteria in Hialeah had multiple violations, including cat feces under the counter and cats entering the establishment.

The inspector found Paloma meat thawing in a sink, which was given by a man from the streets and issued a Stop Sale order. [ more ]

Miami Herald

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 ]

Miami Herald

Taco Bell and hotel eatery are among Miami-Dade restaurants with perfect inspections

Several restaurants and food trucks in Miami-Dade passed inspection with zero violations.

These places include La Causa, L'Hotel Cafeteria Lounge, Taco Bell, and several food trucks. [ more ]

New York Post

As bird flu spreads, the Biden admin remains dangerously unprepared for another pandemic

H5N1 virus evolving and spreading globally among various species, including mammals and cattle.

Public health readiness, transparency, and openness in addressing potential pandemics are crucial. [ more ]

time.com

1 week ago

Coronavirus

Is It Safe to Eat Eggs and Chicken During the Bird Flu Outbreak?

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has raised concerns about food safety in the U.S., particularly regarding poultry meat and eggs.

Proper handling and cooking methods, along with pasteurization of eggs, help mitigate the risk of infection from bird flu. [ more ]

Axios

2 weeks ago

Coronavirus

Person in Texas contracted bird flu after exposure to infected cows

Human infection is uncommon

No current impact on public health assessment

Federal authorities reassure safety of U.S. milk supply [ more ]

www.thelocal.at

Coronavirus

How to apply for a 1,400 per month nursing scholarship in Austria

Six out of every 100 people are currently ill in Austria, be it with influenza, a flu-like infection or Covid.So why is this happening and how can you prevent infection?Published: 28 December 2022 14:30 CET Data from the Agency for Health and Food Safety (Ages) shows an increasing number of people sick with viruses such as the flu or Covid.

Mail Online

Are YOU unknowingly eating 'forever chemicals'?

Strawberries in UK supermarkets have been found to contain dangerous pesticide toxins called PFAS.

PFAS are linked to serious health issues and are present in various fruits and vegetables, as well as other common products. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 weeks ago

Marks & Spencer issues toaster warning over Easter hot cross buns

Luxury hot cross buns should not be toasted in a domestic toaster due to ingredients that may catch fire more easily.

M&S hot cross buns are well-received for their traditional taste and high quality, despite the warning about toasting. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Aldi food tampering fears as tortillas may contain pieces of metal

Tortilla wraps at Aldi recalled due to possible metal contamination

Affected product: Signature Flatbreads UK Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Man died from allergic reaction after eating pizza with unknown nuts, rules coroner

A computer programmer died from a severe allergic reaction after eating a slice of a takeaway pizza that contained nuts.

The restaurant did not disclose the use of peanuts in the chicken tikka masala on its menus. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Britain facing surge of salmonella cases because of Brexit, union warns

The National Farmers' Union warns that Britain is facing a surge in salmonella cases due to a lack of post-Brexit quality checks on food.

Over 200 human cases of salmonellosis linked to poultry products such as eggs and meat were reported this year. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

New warning over how to cook eggs after huge increase in salmonella

The UK food watchdog has warned of a surge in salmonella cases linked to poultry products imported from Poland.

Over 200 cases of salmonellosis have been reported this year, many involving the consumption of eggs produced in Poland. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Are Milk and Eggs Safe as Bird Flu Spreads?

Avian influenza detected in cows, prompting concerns about U.S. dairy supply safety.

No evidence of human transmission through consuming pasteurized or cooked food. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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 ]

time.com

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 ]

Washington Post

Bird flu detected in milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas

Some dairy cattle in the U.S. have tested positive for bird flu.

Milk from infected cattle is being diverted or destroyed to avoid contamination of food supply. [ more ]

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Design

Innovative Bottle Cap can tell you if your Food is Still Fresh or Not. - Yanko Design

United Caps and Mimica have collaborated to create the Mimica Bump Cap, a bottle cap that provides a tactile indication of freshness.

The cap's patented gel technology activates upon opening and uses time and temperature to determine if the contents have spoiled. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Chick-fil-A Modifies Its No Antibiotic' Policy

Chick-fil-A shifts antibiotic policy to only use animal antibiotics, not human-use antibiotics.

Company cites difficulty in sourcing antibiotic-free chicken as one reason for policy change. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

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 ]

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3 weeks ago

London

KFC customers ordered to leave Leytonstone branch immediately after rats found overrunning kitchen

Food prepared in poor hygiene led to rat infestation at KFC in Leytonstone.

Franchise fined for failing to control pests and poor cleanliness at east London KFC. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Trader Joe's recalls cashews potentially contaminated with salmonella

Trader Joe's is recalling cashew product due to possible salmonella contamination.

No illnesses reported yet in connection with the affected product. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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 ]

Los Angeles Times

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.

Ars Technica

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 ]

Ars Technica

We may now know who's behind the lead-tainted cinnamon in toddler fruit pouches

Contaminated cinnamon from an Ecuadorian spice grinder caused poisoning in US toddlers

Austrofoods, the manufacturer of the apple cinnamon pouches, failed to test for heavy metals and had sanitation problems [ more ]

Ars Technica

FDA obliterates formula maker's defense of contamination linked to baby deaths

Formula maker Abbott continues to firmly deny that its infant formulas sickened four babies, killing two.

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New York City

Maker of Raw Milk Cheese Pleads Guilty in Listeria Outbreak That Killed 2

Former raw milk cheese manufacturer and company plead guilty for listeria outbreak

Mr. Vulto to pay $100,000 and could face prison time for introducing adulterated food into commerce. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

30 tons of Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings recalled for possible contamination

Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings recalled due to plastic contamination.

Consumers advised to check for recalled product marked with 'P-46009' and return it to the store or dispose of it. [ more ]

Eater LA

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 ]

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

As Daily Harvest probes why so many customers got sick, an L.A.-area case is reported

The Daily Harvest lentil-crumbles situation has reared its head in the Los Angeles area and on the FDA's website.

Sacramento Bee

E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese from California dairy. What you need to know

Raw Farm cheese products linked to E. coli outbreak

Recall initiated by Raw Farm due to E. coli outbreak and salmonella outbreak [ more ]

www.amny.com

Raw milk cheese recall in New York linked to E. coli outbreak: What you need to know | amNewYork

CDC issued a food safety alert for E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese.

Recalled products include blocks and shredded packages in various flavors; 10 illnesses reported across several states, with no deaths. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak, U.S. Says

Two people have died in a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.

The outbreak has more than doubled since it was first announced, with 99 cases reported in 32 states. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak, U.S. Says

Two people have died in a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.

The outbreak has more than doubled since it was first announced, with 99 cases reported in 32 states. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

California reports multiple cases in latest fruit-related bacteria outbreak, CDC says

An outbreak of listeria has been reported in seven states, linked to whole peaches, nectarines, and plums.

10 people have been hospitalized and one person has died as a result of the outbreak.

Recalled fruits should be thrown away and surfaces should be cleaned to prevent the spread of listeria. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

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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Romford restaurant needs major' food safety improvement after inspection

The restaurant Albz Bar and Restaurant in Romford received a low food safety rating of 1 out of 5, indicating the need for major improvements.

The specific areas of improvement highlighted included food safety management systems and cleanliness standards on the site. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

We Asked An Expert Which Foods Are Dangerous If Left Out Too Long. Here's What He Said

Some unexpected foods are dangerous when left out, leading to severe consequences like death.

Bacillus cereus spores found in rice and pasta become toxic when left out at room temperature, multiplying over time. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Experts Say These Are The Most Common Food Safety Mistakes Among Home Cooks

Food safety is just as important at home as it is in a restaurant

Pathogens can grow in a home kitchen just as they do in a professional kitchen [ more ]

Miami Herald

Taco Bell and hotel eatery are among Miami-Dade restaurants with perfect inspections

Several restaurants and food trucks in Miami-Dade passed inspection with zero violations.

These places include La Causa, L'Hotel Cafeteria Lounge, Taco Bell, and several food trucks. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Taco Bell and hotel eatery are among Miami-Dade restaurants with perfect inspections

Several restaurants and food trucks in Miami-Dade passed inspection with zero violations.

These places include La Causa, L'Hotel Cafeteria Lounge, Taco Bell, and several food trucks. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Leftovers should be thrown out after 3-4 days in the refrigerator, but there is some flexibility.

Spoilage bacteria generally don't cause illness, so a foul smell doesn't necessarily mean the food is unsafe to eat. [ more ]

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Education

The seven most hygienic secondary schools in Sutton

Seven secondary schools in Sutton received the highest hygiene rating of 5 in 2023.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) uses a six-point rating system where 5 represents the highest level of excellence. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

This London borough has the most 'zero' hygiene takeaway ratings

Waltham Forest has the most takeaways with a 'zero' hygiene rating

London has a high number of fast food outlets with low hygiene ratings [ more ]

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London

One star hygiene rating given to restaurants inside Whitehall Old War Offices

Two restaurants inside the historic government palace in Whitehall have received poor hygiene ratings.

Cafe Laperouse London and Paper Moon Restaurant have both received one star hygiene ratings. [ more ]

www.npr.org

An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy's has expanded to six states

A sign is posted in front of a Wendy's restaurant on August 10, 2022 in Petaluma, California.

Food & Beverage Magazine

SAHARA LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES JUAN VILLA AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF

SAHARA Las Vegas, the most iconic casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip, announces Juan Villa as its new executive chef.

BuzzFeed

Cooking

"Snow Cream" Has Gone Viral, So I Spoke To An Expert To Find Out If It's Safe To Eat

Reese Witherspoon's viral video sparked a debate about the safety of eating ice cream made from fresh snow.

Snow cream recipes have been shared for years and are a nostalgic treat for many people. [ more ]

Epicurious

Cooking

Do Olives Go Bad?

Consider the cleanliness of the self-serve olive counter before scooping up olives

Unopened jarred olives can stay fresh for up to two years without refrigeration [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Career

My Husband Is the Family Chef... With Terrible Food Safety Habits

The husband in the letter is not detail-oriented when it comes to food safety, which is causing concerns for the wife and their children.

The wife wants to approach the issue without causing defensiveness or upset in her husband. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

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 ]

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Public health

A Supreme Court case that protects the environment, health care, and food safety is at risk

Fishermen petitioning Supreme Court to weaken federal regulations on environment, health care, and food safety. [ more ]

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Public health

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 ]

Above the Law

Law

I'd Watch That Fruit Salad If I Were You

Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes have caused three deaths and infected at least 230 people in 38 states.

A Minneapolis law firm is suing the distributors of the contaminated cantaloupes to hold them responsible for the outbreak. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Parenting

My Mom Keeps Trying to Force Expired Thanksgiving Leftovers on My Kids

Communicating directly and setting firm boundaries can be necessary when dealing with someone who insists on serving expired food.

Continuing to educate and provide information about food safety can help the person understand the risks and make changes. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France news

French restaurant boss charged over woman's botulism death

The boss of a French restaurant has been charged over the death of a woman due to an outbreak of botulism linked to improperly preserved sardines.

The restaurant chief has been charged with involuntary homicide and other offenses and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police reveal what was in drug-laced chocolate bars that were sold to children

Chocolate bars sold at a Christmas market in Mansfield contained traces of hallucinogenic drugs, according to police.

A small number of the chocolate bars were found to contain Psilocin and THC, substances found in cannabis. [ more ]

BBC News

Artificial intelligence

The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning

Artificial intelligence is improving the speed and accuracy of electronic noses, which can detect and report specific smells.

Electronic noses have the potential to transform food safety and fight against infection in the food industry.

Sensifi, an e-nose developed by an Israeli company, can provide results in less than one hour and aims to be low-cost. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

10 months ago

Mars announces major change to chocolate bars

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.

www.independent.co.uk

10 months ago

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.

time.com

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.

www.nytimes.com

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.

Ars Technica

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.

www.cnn.com

Lab-grown meat is OK for human consumption, FDA says

The US Food and Drug Administration has given a safety clearance to lab-grown meat for the first time.Upside Foods, a California-based company that makes meat from cultured chicken cells, will be able to begin selling its products once its facilities have been inspected by the US Department of Agriculture.

holly + flora

Cocktails

rose rhubarb gin sour cocktails | meet the chickens

I recorded 31,641 steps on a single day this past week.

I heard the first hummingbird of the season.

The grapevine buds are showing the first signs of swelling, signaling their impending arrival.

Ars Technica

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.

Los Angeles Times

California

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.

time.com

Companies Are Adding Sesame to Foods. It's an Unintended Consequence of a New Allergen Label Law

A new federal law requiring that sesame be listed as an allergen on food labels is having unintended consequencesincreasing the number of products with the ingredient.Food industry experts said the requirements are so stringent that many manufacturers, especially bakers, find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a productand to label itthan to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.

Washington Post

Business

Lab-grown meat is safe to eat, says FDA

In this photo taken April 11, 2019, Memphis Meats CEO Uma Valeti shows chicken his company produced in a laboratory from chicken cells in Emeryville, Calif.A growing number of start-ups worldwide are making cell-based or cultured meat that doesn't require slaughtering animals.(Terry Chea/AP)The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday declared a lab-grown meat product developed by a California start-up to be safe for human consumption, paving the way for products derived from real animal cells - but that don't require an animal to be slaughtered - to someday be available in American grocery stores and restaurants.

www.independent.co.uk

Consumers at risk due to post-Brexit regulatory system, Commons committee warns

Recruitment issues are hampering the ability of UK regulators to function post-Brexit, MPs have warned.

Los Angeles Times

Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says

In a move that could allow a broad range of insects to be considered for endangered species status, the state Supreme Court has found that California bumblebees can be protected under the law as a type of fish.

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

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.

www.nytimes.com

US news

Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings Over Boneless' Wings

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.

www.thelocal.es

Beer

Which food should you buy early in Spain to save on Christmas costs?

The view from abroad When many people think of Spain, they have romanticised notions of drinking wine or sangria on a terraza in the sun somewhere.Beer drinking countries, the stereotype goes, are the colder countries in Northern Europe.And there's some truth to that some of the biggest drinkers in Europe are the Czechs, Germans, Britons, and Irish.

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Beer

EXPLAINED: Spain's beer culture and the emergence of craft brewers

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Patent Law

Intellectual property law

Dangerous Fakes: Infringing Products That Pose Public Health Issues

"CBP spends considerable resources keeping counterfeit luxury goods from entering the U.S. market [because], in addition to the obvious issue of brand protection, transnational criminal organizations will frequently produce such goods to fund their illicit activities."

www.npr.org

The U.S. wants overseas producers to continue supplying baby formula

Similac Alimentum Hypoallergenic Infant Formula, imported from Puerto Rico, is for sale at a Stew Leonard's grocery store in Yonkers, N.Y., on June 10.

www.npr.org

FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula

Baby formula has been in short supply in many stores around the U.S. for several months.

Scott Olson/Getty Images Parents struggling to find baby formula could soon find some relief.

www.independent.co.uk

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.

www.independent.co.uk

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.

Minimalist Baker

Everyday cooking

Easy Salmon "Sushi" Bowls

Who loves all things sushi but feels a little intimidated by making sushi at home? (Slowly raises hand.)Solution: this quick and easy salmon sushi bowl!It's our take on the satisfaction of sushi without the need for sushi-grade fish or assembling rolls!We're into it.Just 9 ingredients required, friends.

Minimalist Baker

Everyday cooking

Crispy Skin Salmon (Perfect Every Time!)

Are you ready to learn how to make restaurant-quality salmon at home?We thought so!This salmon is quick and easy - and so rewarding!

Minimalist Baker

Everyday cooking

Easy Baked Chicken Breasts (Juicy, Flavorful!)

A fail-proof recipe for juicy, tender, flavorful chicken breasts?This is it!We tinkered with a few variations before landing on this perfected version.

www.cnn.com

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.

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Canada news

Majority of Canadians against eliminating 'best before' dates on food packaging, study says | CBC News

Would you toss a container of yogurt after its "best before" date passes?Or are you the type to keep eating until the smell, texture and taste tell you to stop?

The Independent

Brexit has increased risk of dangerous foods reaching UK, watchdog warns

Brexit has increased the risk of dangerous foods reaching the UK because inspectors are shut out of the EU's "rapid alert system", ministers are warned today.

Mission Local

Mission District

Limoncello 24th Street: Speciality deli and grocer brings Italian gourmet to the Mission

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Jalal Heydari, an Iranian immigrant who landed in the Bay 35 years ago, might seem an unlikely candidate to own multiple Italian delis in San Francisco.He opened his first, Alimento in North Beach, after the 2008 financial crisis encouraged him to change directions from a career as a camera and electronics supplier.

amNewYork

Brooklyn

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reelected in New York | amNewYork

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was elected to a fifth term Tuesday, easily defeating a Republican political commentator, but will have to wait to learn whether he'll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader.The 71-year-old Brooklyn native defeated Joe Pinion, who hosted a program on the conservative TV channel Newsmax and faced long odds in a state where Democrats greatly outnumber Republicans.

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

UK government finds extra 1,400 laws to scrap under Rees-Mogg's Brexit bill

Government researchers have found another 1,400 laws that will be wiped off the statute books next year by Brexit legislation tabled by Jacob Rees-Mogg in September, according to reports.They are in addition to 2,400 laws ranging from environmental protections to workers' rights and passenger compensation rules already identified by the former Brexit opportunities and business secretary.

www.independent.co.uk

Jacob Rees-Mogg to tear up workers' rights in smaller firms to make economy dynamic'

Workers will be stripped of rights in firms with fewer than 500 staff, under Liz Truss's plans to exploit Brexit to create a more dynamic economy.

www.cnn.com

US formula shortage persists and will 'take a while to fix'

(CNN)The nationwide baby formula shortage that federal leaders once said would be fixed within weeks has dragged on for months, despite tons of imports and key steps forward in domestic production.

Food & Beverage Magazine