CDC closes flour/E. coli investigation; expects more illnesses By Coral Beach  Federal health officials have concluded their investigation involving General Mills flour implicated in an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 63 between December 2015 and now, but they say more people are expected to become ill. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again urged consumers nationwide... Continue Reading
Cyclospora cases drop after FDA monitors Mexican cilantro By Cathy Siegner  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is linking its program to more closely monitor fresh Mexican cilantro to a drop in domestically acquired Cyclospora cayetanensis infections. According to a Sept. 19 update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Sept. 16 there were at least 134 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis with illness onset... Continue Reading
How may do you know? Top 10 food safety myths and facts By News Desk  Editor’s note: For the final day of Food Safety Month, we bring you these popular — and dangerous — myths and their factual counterparts from the Partnership for Food Safety Education. MYTH: If I microwave food, the microwaves kill the bacteria, so the food is safe. FACT: Microwaves aren't what kill bacteria – it's the heat generated... Continue Reading
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At least one illness has resulted from sliced turkey and chicken products sold at Canada's Tre Rose Bakery, which Wednesday recalled the products over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products. . The recalled products were sliced and sold at Tre Rose Bakery, 2098 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, Ontario from September... 
