The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-12-16
The outbreak linked to oysters from Texas sickens more than 200 across eight states
State and federal officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of norovirus infections traced to raw oysters from Texas. As of today, an estimated Read more
2022-12-16
Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency's leadership
Editor's note: Following is a letter sent by Consumer Reports and a coalition of concerned entities (see list below) regarding the leadership at the Food Read more
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2022-12-16
Outbreak investigations closing with few details available in several
The federal government has closed some foodborne illness outbreak investigations in the past week. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service released Read more
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2022-12-16
Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds
Almost 40 illnesses have been reported in Australia in people who consumed large amounts of poppy seeds in tea. Australian food authorities confirmed a Read more
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2022-12-16
On-Time Delivery Metrics: The Data You Need to Know
Here’s how retailers can calculate their on-time delivery rate, discover common reasons for delivery delays and learn best practices for shortening delivery times. Read more
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2022-12-15
Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak
Measures taken by Estonian authorities following a Listeria outbreak have improved the fish control system, according to the European Commission. A remote Read more
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2022-12-15
Long, strange Nebraska Beef case settles with some minor fines and probation
Nebraska Beef Ltd. and two of its former employees are severing some probation time and paying some fines for falsifying USDA grading records. U.S. Read more
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2022-12-15
Recalled ice cream has shelf life through February 2024
In April of this year, Rebel Creamery, of Midway, UT, recalled almost 60,000 pints of Rebel Pistachio Ice Cream because the product may contain pistachio Read more
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2022-12-15
Pickle Vodka recalled in Canada over high levels of copper in product
Taynton Bay Spirits is recalling their Pickle Vodka from the marketplace because of high levels of copper. According to the National Institutes of Health Read more
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2022-12-15
Nebraska's child labor case is settled without involving JBS beef plant
The JBS Beef Plant in Grand Island, NE, the end-user in an apparent child labor scheme, is not being touched by the civil enforcement action. The labor Read more
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2022-12-15
Survey reveals good Salmonella knowledge in Ireland
Irish people generally have good knowledge of the main aspects to prevent Salmonella infection, according to recently published study results. Researchers Read more
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2022-12-15
Heavy metals make 'healthy' dark chocolate more problematic than thought
A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Read more
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