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Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Nationwide Sushi and Salads Recall

sarahrudge — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:10:05 +0000

The recent salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cucumbers has sparked a nationwide recall, encompassing a variety of products beyond whole cucumbers. Items such as pre-packaged salads, sushi, and sliced vegetables have been implicated, heightening concerns among consumers and health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported 68 illnesses across 19 states…

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FDA Urges Consumers to Toss Millions of Eggs as Salmonella Contamination Risks Rise

sarahrudge — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:44:36 +0000

The FDA initiated a large-scale recall of more than four million eggs distributed by Milo’s Poultry Farms. This recall, affecting consumers in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, was escalated to a Class I recall, indicating that the contaminated product poses a severe risk of serious health consequences or death. The decision was based on the discovery of Salmonella contamination…

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Minimize the risk

Iain — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:23:11 +0000

When we think of dust it is often more in terms of cleaning or inhalation in the work environment. What we don’t think so much about is the explosive risk associated with dust. In the UK, explosions due to organic dust are fortunately rare in the food manufacturing industry, but nonetheless they are a threat with the capacity to cause substantial damage and fatalities. Products like flour…

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