Danish botulism outbreak traced to homemade savory jelly By Joe Whitworth  Homemade savory jelly caused an outbreak of foodborne botulism in Denmark last month, according to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The agency, which is under the Danish Ministry of Health, said nine people became ill after eating dinner at a private party in Sønderborg. Danish authorities previously said a sample from the homemade dish was positive... Continue Reading
UK hardest hit in Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers By News Desk  European officials have linked ready-to-eat products containing cucumbers to a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened 147 people. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said five countries are affected: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Behind the UK, which has 129 of the... Continue Reading
CDC says outbreak linked to pre-cut melon is over; 77 sick By News Desk  Half of the people confirmed with Salmonella infections associated with pre-cut melon had to be admitted to hospitals, according to federal officials who say the outbreak is over. Public health officials say the risk of additional illnesses in this outbreak is slim. As of July 26, 77 people across nine states had been confirmed with... Continue Reading
Catalonia OKs sales of raw milk; all of Spain may follow suit By Joe Whitworth  The government in Catalonia has decided to allow the direct sale of raw cow's milk from producers to consumers. The regulation sets production, sanitary, transport, labelling, handling and packaging requirements that must be met when selling unpasteurized milk. Authorities from the region in Spain said it applies to livestock farms in Catalonia that directly sell raw... Continue Reading
Backyard flocks spreading Salmonella; 6 outbreaks ongoing By Kelsey M. Mackin  More than a fourth of 212 people infected with Salmonella from backyard flocks so far this year are children younger than 5 years old, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting six separate outbreaks across 44 states. The CDC posted a public warning in recent days; "This investigation is ongoing, and CDC will provide updates when more information is... Continue Reading
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The Kraft Heinz Food Co. is recalling what is likely more than 100,000 jars of cheese dip from unnamed retailers nationwide because they might cause botulism poisoning. "(The jars are) being voluntarily recalled because the affected product is showing signs of product separation which can lead to a potential health hazard," according to a news... 
Any day you can get out of jail early is a good day. But it remains very doubtful that Mary Wilkerson will get out even a day early. She has one year, seven months, and 24 days left to serve at the federal correctional facility in Marianna, FL. But her pro bono attorney, Thomas G. Ledford, ... 
Researchers found Listeria monocytogenes in half of the Northern Irish food businesses involved in a study to monitor the pathogen in food and environments. More than seven in 10 of the isolates discovered carry a gene that gives them resistance to commonly used sanitizers. Positive samples came from 12 of the 24 participants, said Safefood,... 
On July 23rd Pepperidge Farms recalled Goldfish crackers because they might be tainted with Salmonella – including packages with the UPC number 1410004921. Guess what was being sold – and purchased – on July 26 at 3 p.m. at a Safeway grocery store in Saint Helena, CA? FDA, seriously, it is time to make the... 
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