FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Linked to Cucumbers

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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

UK – FSA recall notice: Clostridium Botulinum in smoked fish products vacuum packed

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The Food Standard Agency (FSA) issued the following product recall information notice. J & K Smokery Ltd has recalled all packs of its vacuum packed smoked fish because of concerns about procedures to control Clostridium botulinum. The effectiveness of process controls that could potentially affect the safety of vacuum packed smoked fish produced by J … Continue reading UK – FSA recall notice: Clostridium Botulinum in smoked fish products vacuum packed