Food Safety News - 10/24/2018 Researchers shed light on Hepatitis E and link to pork in Italy

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Researchers shed light on Hepatitis E and link to pork in Italy By Joe Whitworth on Oct 24, 2018 12:03 am Consumption of undercooked pork and sausage has been shown to be the main risk factor for a certain genotype of Hepatitis E in Italy. A rise in hepatitis E cases are being reported in several European countries but the burden of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is largely unknown in Italy. Researchers piloted a strengthened... Continue Reading The JBS/Salmonella Newport outbreak more than doubles in size By News Desk on Oct 24, 2018 12:02 am Since the Oct. 4 recall by JBS in Tolleson,  AZ  of almost 7 million pounds of raw, non-intact beef for possible Salmonella Newport contamination, the associated outbreak has more than doubled in size, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. As of Oct. 23, 2018,  the number of people... Continue Reading New Seasons Market recalls broth for undeclared soy By Kelsey M. Mackin on Oct 24, 2018 12:02 am An undeclared soy allergen has caused the recall of 193 jars of New Seasons' brand Hot & Sour Broth in all Oregon and Washington News Seasons Market stores, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they... Continue Reading FAO helps to improve fish safety in Ukraine By News Desk on Oct 24, 2018 12:01 am The FAO is helping Ukraine improve the safety of its fishery products and boost exports to Europe. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN said based on findings of an assessment in 2016 and conversations with food safety authorities it identified a need for specific protocols in fisheries and food safety. A project began... Continue Reading Food Safety News Copyright © 2018 Marler Clark LLP. All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to notifications when new posts are published. Our mailing address is: Marler Clark LLP 1012 First Avenue Fifth Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Add us to your address book Update your preferences | Unsubscribe from this list