Food Safety News - 09/28/2018 That Venezuela Vibrio outbreak is over, but CDC still advises caution

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That Venezuela Vibrio outbreak is over, but CDC still advises caution

By Dan Flynn on Sep 28, 2018 12:04 am


Fresh crab meat imported from the failed state of Venezuela caused 26 consumers in eight U.S. jurisdictions to suffer from Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections between April 1 and July 19 of this year, but the outbreaks over now. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a curved, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium found in brackish, saltwater, which, when ingested, causes gastrointestinal illness... Continue Reading



PepsiCo recalls peanuts because of aflatoxin levels

By Joe Whitworth on Sep 28, 2018 12:03 am


PepsiCo has recalled a brand of peanuts from multiple countries due to higher than permitted levels of aflatoxin. Duyvis Peanuts zout-Sel 200-gram with dates July 13 and 20, 2019, and lot numbers 0001005431 and 0000998957 are affected. Product has been sent to and sold in Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, according... Continue Reading



Mauna Loa recalls some cookies, all flavors of macadamia nuts for E. coli risk

By News Desk on Sep 28, 2018 12:02 am


Hawaii officials are investigating E. coli contamination in well water that has prompted the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut company to recall more than 20 products. "There is clear evidence that food produced at the Kea'au facility may be contaminated and consumers may be at risk," said Peter Oshiro, sanitation branch chief for the Hawaii Department... Continue Reading



Lack of clarity around extent and cause of foodborne disease at home

By News Desk on Sep 28, 2018 12:01 am


A systematic review has been unable to establish the proportion of food poisoning cases in the United Kingdom caused by food preparation and handling practices within consumers’ homes. Such estimations would help focus further research, interventions and food safety messages between domestic and other settings. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) led the work and... Continue Reading



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