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Cronobacter Sakazakii: The Bacteria Behind the Baby Formula Shortage

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Cronobacter sakazakii , the bacteria linked to recent baby formula shortages and the Abbott infant formula recall, could soon join the federal disease watchlist. Also known as Enterobacter sakazakii , Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, particularly in infants, and is associated with high mortality rates.

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Foodborne Illness from Raw Milk On the Rise

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The Salt Lake County Health Department in Utah confirmed that 14 people have been infected with Campylobacter , a bacteria that causes foodborne illness from the consumption of raw or undercooked food. Coli bacteria. It also extends milk’s shelf life by decreasing spoilage bacteria. Related: Is Canola Oil Banned in Europe?

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FDA Issues First Injunction of its Product Safety Rule

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first injunction under the Produce Safety Rule against Fortune Food Product Inc., The company has agreed to stop production until it takes remedial action and complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products.

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World Food Safety Day 2022: Theme, History and Ways to Get Involved

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They are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water. An estimated 420,000 people in the world die every year after eating contaminated food, with children under five years old carrying 40 percent of the foodborne disease burden. How to Get Involved .

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Why Plant-Based Meat Safety Differs From That of Animal Protein

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The authors concluded that the relatively high levels of the bacteria enterococci indicated that food safety was a concern for these products due to potential infections, antibiotic resistance and gene transfer associated with the bacteria E. FDA Regulation. Biological hazards (outside of the food supply chain).

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Federal judge enters consent decree against New Jersey raw animal food manufacturer

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Bravo Packing, Inc., an animal food manufacturing company of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, has agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Related Information.

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Thomson International Recalls Onions Due to Risk of Salmonella

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Thomson International, a company based out of Bakersfield, California, has recalled red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020 until now due to potential Salmonella contamination. The symptoms of Salmonella typically start six to 72 hours after exposure to the bacteria. More about Salmonella.