food safety
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U.S. Health Officials Scramble to Identify Source of Record-Breaking Cyclospora Outbreak
As U.S. cases of Cyclospora exceed 4,000, officials investigate contaminated produce, highlighting major gaps in federal food safety and water testing rules.
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Federal Health Officials Investigate Concurrent Cyclospora Outbreaks
Federal agencies are investigating multiple concurrent Cyclospora outbreaks, including one linked to Taylor Farms lettuce and a new, unidentified source.
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South Korean Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Faces Jail Over Unapproved Ant Garnish
South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence for a restaurateur who served unapproved ants in desserts for four years.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Triggers Sharp Drop in Restaurant Foot Traffic
Foot traffic at major restaurant chains has fallen following an FDA-linked cyclospora outbreak traced to lettuce supplies.
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Dollarama Recalls Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder Across Canada Over Bacterial Contamination Risk
Dollarama has issued a nationwide recall of Heavenly Spices garlic powder across Canada due to potential Bacillus cereus bacterial contamination.
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Dollarama Recalls Heavenly Spices Garlic Powder Over Bacillus Cereus Contamination Risk
Dollarama has issued a nationwide recall for Heavenly Spices garlic powder due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination, offering customers a $2 e-gift card.
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Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise in North Carolina, Buncombe County Reports Four Infections
North Carolina reports 307 cases of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, with four confirmed infections in Buncombe County as health officials investigate.
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US Health Officials Investigate Widespread Cyclosporiasis Surge
Public health officials are investigating a spike in cyclosporiasis cases across 17 US states, with significant clusters reported in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois.
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New Consumer Reports Investigation Finds Arsenic in Rice Products
A new investigation by Consumer Reports reveals measurable levels of inorganic arsenic in 52 rice products, prompting health experts to advise diversifying grain intake.
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Michigan Races To Identify Source of Parasitic Outbreak as Cases Approach 1,000
Michigan health officials are investigating a surge of nearly 1,000 cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic illness likely linked to contaminated fresh produce.
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Michigan and Ohio Report Surge in Cyclosporiasis Infections
Health officials report a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan and Ohio, likely linked to contaminated produce, with investigations currently ongoing.
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Reeva Instant Noodles Across 14 Countries
European health authorities have identified Reeva instant noodles as the source of a Salmonella Stanley outbreak, with 106 confirmed cases across 14 countries.
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FSAI Issues Urgent Recall for Cooked Ham Products Over Listeria Fears
Ireland’s food safety regulator has recalled specific batches of ham from Brady Family, Tesco, and Lidl due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Clover Hill Dairy Recalls All Cheese Products Following Fatal Listeria Outbreak
A fatal Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy has triggered a total recall of all company cheese products across multiple states, prompting urgent public health warnings.
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Major UK Supermarkets Issue Urgent Recall Over Salmonella Contamination
Major UK retailers, including Tesco, Asda, and Waitrose, have issued an urgent recall for prepackaged fruit products following the detection of Salmonella in apple and kiwi supplies.