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FSIS, FDA announces statement on regulation of cell-cultured meat products

December 4, 2018

USDA Secretary Perdue and FDA Commissioner Gottlieb have released a joint statement on the regulation of cell-cultured food products from cell lines of livestock and poultry.

JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination

JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalls raw beef product due to possible Salmonella Newport contamination

December 4, 2018

JBS Tolleson, Inc., a Tolleson, Ariz. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,093,271 pounds of non-intact raw beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FSNS announces 2019 food safety training schedule

Courses offer wide range of quality education for food industry partners

December 3, 2018

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced its course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year.

FSIS releases annual plans on microbiological and chemical residue sampling programs

Agency strengthens customer service for accessing data

December 3, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released the Annual Sampling Program Plan and Residue Sampling Plans for fiscal year 2019 and its first 2018 Annual Catalog of FSIS Sampling Projects.

Sprout Creek Farm recalls "Kinkead" cheese due to possible health risk

November 30, 2018

Sprout Creek Farm of Poughkeepsie, New York is recalling 4 wheels of “Kinkead” cheese made on 5-10-18, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Variety of meat and poultry products recalled due to presence of allergens, MSG

November 29, 2018

Approximately 65,023 pounds of various ready-to-eat and raw meat and poultry products may contain soy, wheat, dairy, egg, sesame and monosodium glutamate.

Allergen alert: Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits, with trace tree nuts

November 29, 2018

Kwik Trip, Inc. located in La Crosse, WI is recalling Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup because they may contain undeclared traces of cashews or almonds.

Achdut Recalls Multiple Brands of Tahini Because It May Be Contaminated with Salmonella

Achdut recalls multiple brands of tahini, possible Salmonella contamination

November 29, 2018

Achdut LTD. of Ariel, Israel, is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced on the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Update: FDA investigating multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections likely linked to romaine lettuce grown in California

November 27, 2018

The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses likely linked to romaine lettuce grown in California this fall.

Ottogi America, Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared egg in product

November 26, 2018

Ottogi America, Inc. of Gardena, California announced today it is recalling 1lb 5.16ounce of Jin Ramen Mild 5pk. (Best Before Aug. 19th 2019) and Jin Ramen Spicy 5pk. (Best Before Aug. 20th 2019) due to undeclared egg as an ingredient on the packages.