Food Safety News - 12/13/2018 Publisher’s Platform: Anything that causes food poisoning should be considered an adulterant

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Publisher's Platform: Anything that causes food poisoning should be considered an adulterant By Bill Marler on Dec 13, 2018 12:06 am An additional 87 ill people from 16 states were included in this investigation since the last update on Nov. 15. States with newly reported illnesses include: Michigan, Mississippi, and West Virginia. As of Dec. 12, there are 333 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport. They have been reported from 28 states. Their... Continue Reading Del Monte recalls canned corn from 25 states, 12 countries for risk of toxins By Coral Beach on Dec 13, 2018 12:05 am Del Monte Foods is recalling more than 64,000 cases of canned corn that was not properly processed, which can result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens that can lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. The multinational corporation sent the recalled Fiesta Corn with Red & Green Peppers to "multiple distributors and retail locations in 25... Continue Reading Inspired Organics recalls sunflower 'butter' after positive test for Listeria By News Desk on Dec 13, 2018 12:04 am A Michigan company is recalling an Inspired Organics peanut butter alternative in the U.S. and Canada because laboratory tests detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product.  Lipari Foods has been distributing the product since April 2018, according to the company's recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration's website. Lipari Foods LLC, based in Warren, MI,... Continue Reading Consumer groups back EU transparency vote By Joe Whitworth on Dec 13, 2018 12:03 am Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed plans to ensure data used in decisions on food safety is made publicly available. The plenary vote on amendments to the General Food Law saw approval for a move to publish safety studies before a product is authorized to go to market. It was adopted by 427... Continue Reading NEA revokes license of restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak By News Desk on Dec 13, 2018 12:01 am The operating license of a restaurant in Singapore linked to more than 80 Salmonella cases and one death has been terminated by authorities. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the action against Spize Restaurant at River Valley Road has been taken with immediate effect and it will be taking enforcement measures against the licensee. The agency... 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