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FDA tracing romaine in E. coli outbreak investigation; salads recalled in 22 states

Investigators visiting California farms to find out how widespread contamination is

November 21, 2019

Investigators announced an E. coli outbreak and a trace of romaine lettuce, prompting a recall of salad kits and bowls sold at many stores in 22 states.

Food Safety

Hepatitis A outbreak may be linked to fresh blackberries from Fresh Thyme chain

Officials tell people in 11 Midwest states to throw out blackberries from certain dates

Rose Shilling

November 20, 2019

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses in three states that might be linked to fresh, conventional blackberries sold at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery.

Regulatory Watch

FDA partners with leafy greens industry to enhance food safety

Sharon Spielman

November 18, 2019

The FDA has launched an initiative to better understand the ecology of human pathogens in the environment in the Yuma agricultural region.

Michael Taylor at the Food Safety Summit

Manufacturing News

Crises still drive food safety in U.S.

Wayne Labs

July 12, 2019

Michael Taylor, former deputy commissioner for food for FDA and present co-chair of the Stop Foodborne Illness Board, suggested that in spite of all the technology, collaboration and education to improve food safety, crisis management still drives changes.

Food Safety

Automated microbiological testing helps speed up determining if food is safe

The adoption of automated or rapid methods for pathogen testing should include some kind of overall assessment of potential benefits and risks.

Richard F. Stier

September 21, 2018

When it comes to pathogen testing, processors must choose from a number of processes, as well as whether the work will be done in-house or through a contract laboratory.

Manufacturing News

Report says USDA, FDA research and rules still need work

Studies of pathogen standards, arsenic risk show flaws in processes

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2018

Two recent studies show there is work to be done to make USDA and FDA research and rules more definitive, conclusive and final.

Regulatory Watch

FDA updates spice risk

Study shows domestic spice less risky than imported spice

March 14, 2018

FDA updated its 2013 risk profile on pathogens and filth in spices with data demonstrating the prevalence of Salmonella in nine out of 11 types of retail spices in the US was significantly lower than that for shipments of spice at import.

estimated percentage of foodborne illnesses by food category

Manufacturing News

Common causes of foodborne illnesses identified

Report details most common causes of foodborne illnesses

March 11, 2018

The Interagency Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC), a joint effort between the USDA, FDA and CDC, has come out with its findings of the causes of foodborne illnesses in 2013.

Engineering R&D

Rapid Listeria testing technology continues to improve

If a swab test performed in a plant comes back positive, waiting to confirm it’s a pathogenic strain can be damaging and costly.

Wayne Labs

January 21, 2018

Listeria is everywhere, but not all strains are particularly dangerous. Improved rapid-testing technology can help you determine how to proceed.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS gives guidance for Salmonella in poultry

Guidance gives importers choice of whether to withdraw product

May 23, 2017

Salmonella and Campylobacter are not considered adulterants in raw poultry.

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

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