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60 illnesses reported because of melon Salmonella outbreak

Caito Foods voluntarily recalls fresh-cut melon products after 31 people are hospitalized

June 9, 2018

The CDC says 60 people in five Midwestern states have become ill as a result of the outbreak, and among 47 people with information available, thirty-one cases (66 percent) have been hospitalized.

Romaine Lettuce

Marler Clark files lawsuits over romaine E. coli outbreak

Firm hopes to force the disclosure of where in the chain of distribution the contamination occurred.

Crystal Lindell

June 3, 2018

The firm says it is filing the lawsuits against the place of purchase of the contamination of the romaine to force the disclosure of where in the chain of distribution the contamination occurred.

Recall

Broken metal leads to H-E-B recall of ice creams and sherbets

Specific flavors and container sizes of EconoMax and Hill Country Fare ice creams and Creamy Creations sherbets recalled for broken metal in processing equipment.

Crystal Lindell

May 31, 2018

The affected products were distributed to stores in Texas and Mexico.

Food Safety + Online Shopping

More than half of Americans are concerned about the safety of products bought online

May 30, 2018

Despite the fact that consumers are spending more time and money online, trust remains a hurdle for online retailers to clear, particularly for younger consumers.

Blockchain

How the founder of Ifoods is using blockchain for food safety

Founder Kallon talks about how children with beards led to his passion for food safety.

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

Kallon, the founder of Ifood, talks about how children growing beards because of food safety issues led to his work in block chain.

Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

405 cartons of tilapia stolen from the Golden International Corporations container yard in Renton, Wash.

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

The Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella after it was stolen and possibly sold.

Romaine Lettuce

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

Agency says all the lettuce involved in the outbreak is probably no longer on store shelves or in restaurants.

Crystal Lindell

May 20, 2018

It is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in stores or restaurants due to its 21-day shelf life.

2018 Food Safety Summit

2,300 Food Safety Professionals Participate in 20th Annual Food Safety Summit

Participants gained knowledge, networked and found new solutions focused on food safety in the supply chain.

May 18, 2018

During the four-day event, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, food safety professionals participated in interactive sessions focused on food safety in the supply chain.

FDA

FDA, FTC issue warning letters to e-liquid manufacturers

Letters warn companies that packaging resembles children's juice boxes, candies and cookies

Casey Laughman

May 11, 2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued 13 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors and retailers for selling e-liquids for e-cigarette use in packaging that causes the products to resemble kid-friendly food products.