Grand jury scolds county for response to Hepatitis A outbreak By Dan Flynn  San Diego’s recent Hepatitis A epidemic was mishandled by public health officials, according to a newly minted country grand jury report. It charges San Diego County’s Public Health Officer was slow to declare a public health emergency and the command structure during the outbreak was lacking. The 20-page report also speculates on the possibility that... Continue Reading
Salmonella found in Ziyad tahini; nationwide recall launched By News Desk  Ziyad Brothers Importing is recalling tahini paste sold at Walmart and other retailers nationwide because state tests showed it was positive for Salmonella contamination. The Cicero, IL, company said in its recall notice that it had not yet received the results of confirmation testing, but it initiated the recalls a precautionary move. The Salmonella was... Continue Reading
Hickory Harvest recalls nuts, fruit snacks for Listeria risk By News Desk  Hickory Harvest Foods is recalling snack packs of nuts and dried fruits from grocers, convenience stores and truck stops in more than 30 states after company testing found Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a production plant. The recall notice from the Akron, OH, company said no confirmed illnesses have been reported in connection with the fruit... Continue Reading
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A representative from Kentucky said it was about consumers' food choices. A coalition of food safety groups said it was a threat to public health — particularly children. The U.S. House just said no. With a vote of 331-79, legislators from both sides of the aisle joined to crush an amendment to the farm bill... 
A reported illness in North Carolina and state testing that showed Salmonella contamination spurred the Pious Lion company to recall an undisclosed volume of kratom products. "This is a very serious issue and consumers should take immediate action if they have these products in their homes. Consumers are advised to discard these products and are... 
