FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Linked to Cucumbers

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration), CDC (Center for Disease Prevention and Control), and state and local officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Poona linked to “slicer” cucumbers, supplied by Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce and grown in Baja, Mexico. This type of cucumber can also be called “American” cucumbers. According to the CDC, as … Continue reading FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Linked to Cucumbers

“Just Mayo” without eggs? FDA warning letter to Hampton Creek Foods

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On 20th August 2015 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the following warning letter, after reviewing Hampton Creek Foods' Just Mayo and Just Mayo Sriracha labels. The FDA concludes that these products are in violation of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343] and its implementing regulations … Continue reading “Just Mayo” without eggs? FDA warning letter to Hampton Creek Foods