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Address Listeria testing challenges

New testing options enhance speed and accuracy

April 25, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1,600 Americans get listeriosis each year, and about 260 of them die. The infection typically is caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

N.Y. raw milk cheese company ordered to stop sales for food safety violations

Vulto Creamery source of outbreak that sickened 8 people, killing 2

Crystal Lindell

April 2, 2018

A New York raw milk cheese company, whose products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), has been ordered by a federal court not to manufacture its ready-to-eat aged soft, semi-soft and hard cheeses until it complies with food safety regulations.

AFFI unveils validation resource for listeria prevention

Frozen food manufacturers can incorporate the new resource into a facility’s food safety plan to evaluate processing equipment for pathogen control.

March 8, 2018

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), McLean, Va., launched “How to Validate a Blancher,” a unique tool designed exclusively for the frozen food industry.

Newly formulated disposable gloves reduce listeria risk

Eagle Protect's nitrile gloves feature surface-free energy and transfer characteristics similar to Teflon, which helps fight off bacteria.

February 5, 2018

It turns out which disposable gloves food and beverage companies use may significantly impact to the spread of Listeria and other hand/glove transmitted pathogens in the food processing and handling zones.

Panera Bread recalls cream cheese because of Listeria

No illnesses have been reported, but company is recalling all 2-oz. and 8-oz. cream cheeses.

January 29, 2018

Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2-oz. and 8-oz. cream cheese products sold in its U.S. bakery-cafes.

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Green beans, mixed vegetables recalled

Vegetables may be contaminated with Listeria

Casey Laughman

January 26, 2018

National Frozen Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling Not-Ready-To-Eat, Individually Quick Frozen green beans and mixed vegetables because they could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Biscuits recalled due to potential Listeria contamination

Frozen biscuits were distributed to retail stores

Casey Laughman

January 12, 2018

Hom/Ade Foods, Inc. has announced a recall of Mary B's brand biscuits due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FSMA compliance and the cold food industry: Risks, challenges, solutions

Dr. Elis Owens

December 6, 2017

No matter where your organization’s facilities and supply chain stand on FSMA compliance, it is imperative to understand the risks, develop a documented plan and encourage food safety and sanitation buy-in at all levels of the organization.

Use of endolysins can yield a safer Hispanic cheese

Researchers at the University of Illinois find that PlyP100 is effective at inhibiting the growth of Listeria in laboratory fresh cheeses.

Luis Ibarra Sanchez Max Holle

August 11, 2017

Hispanic cuisine makes up a large portion of the food market in the United States, and the demand of Hispanic-style cheeses has been rising over the past two decades.