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Fresh Express recalls certain fresh salad products due to potential health risk

Recalled salad items were distributed through retailers in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the U.S.

December 22, 2021

Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Ill., facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Reduce common foodborne illness risks

Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re on track

John Hanlin PhD

September 23, 2021

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We’ve all seen the statistics. There are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year, with 120,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

FPS celebrates World Food Safety Day by raising hygienic standards awareness

Sharon Spielman

June 7, 2021

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Today, World Food Safety Day, FPS Food Process Solutions celebrates its 11th anniversary by calling for better awareness of hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

September is National Food Safety Education Month

September 4, 2020

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The federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness, or "food poisoning," annually. Take an active role in preventing it during Food Safety Education Month.

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Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

Richard F. Stier

February 19, 2020

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Handwashing is an essential element for ensuring food safety, whether food is being processed or handled in a plant, prepared in a restaurant or foodservice outlet, or cooked at home.

Regulatory Watch

IFSAC releases 2017 report on foodborne illness sources

Sharon Spielman

December 17, 2019

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In an ongoing effort to understand sources of foodborne illness in the U.S., the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) collects and analyzes outbreak data to produce an annual report with estimates of foods responsible for foodborne illnesses caused by pathogens.

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MFRPS revised by FDA

Sharon Spielman

December 16, 2019

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The FDA has issued revised food safety standards for state regulatory programs that oversee food facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods.

Risk Analysis study: Even properly cooked pork chops pose Listeria, Salmonella threat

Leftovers, which could feature just a few pathogens that then had the chance to multiply, were the real concern, according to the research.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

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It turns out that people eating leftover pork chops that have not been cooked well-done are likely putting themselves at risk for Salmonella and Listeria exposure.

Walmart to invest $25M in food safety in China

Retail giant launches Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center to promote food safety innovation, education

Crystal Lindell

October 20, 2016

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The retail giant has launched the Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center with a celebration at the Westin Financial Street hotel in Beijing.

FDA highlights food safety on World AIDS Day

Jeremy Gerrard

December 1, 2015

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FDA is reminding people with HIV/AIDS about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.

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The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of its attendees and exhibitors. IPPE is excited to build on the success of the 2020 IPPE in-person event and the 2021 IPPE Marketplace. For 2022, we look forward to being with you in-person at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

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Items Tagged with 'foodborne illness prevention'

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Fresh Express recalls certain fresh salad products due to potential health risk

Reduce common foodborne illness risks

FPS celebrates World Food Safety Day by raising hygienic standards awareness

September is National Food Safety Education Month

Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

IFSAC releases 2017 report on foodborne illness sources

MFRPS revised by FDA

Risk Analysis study: Even properly cooked pork chops pose Listeria, Salmonella threat

Walmart to invest $25M in food safety in China

FDA highlights food safety on World AIDS Day

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