Listeria Contamination: FDA Recalls Variety of Fresh-Cut Fruits From Walmart Stores
A variety of pre-cut fruits was removed from selected Walmart shelves due to possible listeria contamination.
Hand Sanitizers Sold in Food and Drink Containers Could Be Deadly, FDA Warns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned the public about alcohol-based hand sanitizers being sold in containers and packages that may appear as food and drinks.
FDA Denies Fruits and Vegetable Entry Most Often
As a group, food and vegetables from abroad are the items most frequently denied entry by the FDA. The most common reason for fruits' rejection is "filth", while vegetable are most likely to be denied due to unacceptable pesticide residue levels.
Which is Safer: Rare or Medium Rare?
We thought tipping was the most questioned issue in restaurants, until we found medium-rare meat. Based on the USDA and culinary professionals, here's a guideline to cooking your steak!
Blue Bell Discovers What Causes Listeria: 'Root Cause Assessment Reports' Provide Answers
Good news for the iconic Blue Bell ice cream aficionados. The company has started supplying its ice cream to a vast area in the southeast, counting almost all places south of New Mexico and extending to the two Carolinas. Although Blue Bell is yet to restore supplies of all the 66 flavors, which were available before the company was linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak, which claimed three lives.
Fed Lawyers Halt NAE Food Distribution In Schools Amid Overwhelming Positive Listeria Results
Following several years of inspections, warnings as well as notices by the Food and Drug Administration Federal, federal attorneys led by the Consumer Protection Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint on Monday last seeking to immediately stop the Native American Enterprises LLC from distributing adulterated food.
FDA Appoints Cardiologist as New Commissioner
Dr. Robert Califf is the new FDA commissioner appointed by the Senate, garnering a total of 89 out of 93 votes.
FDA Agrees To Test Food for Cancer Causing Weed Killers
The Food and Drug Administration has finally agreed to test the food products such as corn, soyabeans and other food products for the presence of glyphosate, which is the world’s most used herbicide.
Food Safety: Salmonella Found in Flax Seeds and Chia in Canada
Health Matters America of Cheektowaga, New York, on last Saturday recalled specific lots of organic traditionally sprouted flax seed powder and organic traditionally sprouted chia and flax seed powder as they have been found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen that is a threat to human health.
Maine Seafood Company Shut Down For Violating Food Safety Codes
A seafood company in Maine, which supplies products to Boston, has been closed for repeatedly violating food safety standards throughout the past decade.
Food Safety News: FDA Warns 3 Dairy Farms, 2 Food Importers
Recently, three dairy farms based in the United States, and two food importers received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration.
Not a Good Day for Chocolate Lovers: FDA Recalled Dove Chocolate Snowflakes for Suspected Fatal Allergic Reactions
Dove chocolate snowflakes recalled for allergy risk.
The Use of Antibiotics in Cattles, Pigs and Chickens May Increase the Spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Cows and other livestock are fed antibiotics at higher rates than ever before, causing antibiotic-resistance in meat.
State View: FDA Says Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe to Eat
The FDA claimed that AquAdvantage salmon could help fulfill the growing food demands of the world and can relieve the pressure on fisheries.
Think It's All About the Smoke? Experts Say Smokeless Tobacco is Just as Harmful
Studies reveal that smokeless tobacco may do more harm than good to its users.
