FDA Investigates Listeria Outbreak Linked to Frozen Vegetables

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FDA, CDC and state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis identified in March 2016. The CDC reports that eight people infected with the outbreak strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from three states (California, Maryland and Washington) from September 2013 – March 2016. Ill people ranged in age from … Continue reading FDA Investigates Listeria Outbreak Linked to Frozen Vegetables

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FSA UK – Organic apricot kernels recalled due to incorrect instructions for use

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Today I publish a peculiar food recall: not only because it regards a less usual aspect than pathogens or contaminants, but also because is justified on the ground of a safety advice given by a national competent authority, namely the Food Standard Agency in UK. The product has been also distributed in Ireland, Poland and … Continue reading FSA UK – Organic apricot kernels recalled due to incorrect instructions for use