Food Safety News - August 19, 2017 Papaya Salmonella outbreak continues to spread; 21 states hit

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Papaya Salmonella outbreak continues to spread; 21 states hit

By Coral Beach

The Salmonella outbreak traced to whole, fresh papayas from a farm in Southern Mexico continues to spread, with a 25 percent increase in victims in the past week. Two more states are reporting confirmed illnesses in the outbreak, Missouri and Tennessee, bringing the total to 21 states involved with 173 victims, including one in New... Continue Reading

FDA fresh sprout project finds some pathogens, other problems

By Coral Beach

An analysis of fresh sprouts and the companies that grow them has revealed relatively low numbers in terms of some foodborne pathogens — but also showed low compliance rates in terms of safety measures. Out of 825 samples of seeds, water and finished sprouts tested, officials found Salmonella or Listeria contamination in only 14. None... Continue Reading

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