Food Safety News - 11/22/2018 The new E. coli outbreak is linked to 2017 leafy greens outbreak

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The new E. coli outbreak is linked to 2017 leafy greens outbreak

By Dan Flynn on Nov 22, 2018 12:05 am


In the last 24 hours, it is fair to say that tons of romaine lettuce has been removed from America’s store shelves. Another E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce probably has you wondering where this contaminated product is coming from and how is it related to past outbreaks. But first, let’s review. On... Continue Reading



Wild mushrooms poisonings in France prompt warning

By Joe Whitworth on Nov 22, 2018 12:03 am


Almost 250 cases of poisonings due to wild mushroom consumption have been reported in France in the past few weeks. From July to mid-October this year, poison control centers recorded between five and 60 cases a week but 249 poisoning cases have been recorded in recent weeks. Seven serious cases have been noted since July... Continue Reading



150 tons of Norway lobster seized in Spain

By News Desk on Nov 22, 2018 12:02 am


Spanish authorities have halted the sale of certain seafood products in Galicia that may pose a risk to human health. The Guardia Civil seized more than 150 tons of Norway lobster in the second phase of an operation called Pinza Roja. Norway lobster is also known as scampi, Dublin Bay prawn, or langoustine. Seized product... Continue Reading



Beach Beat: Western Growers statement suggests romaine money trumps business morality

By Coral Beach on Nov 21, 2018 05:58 pm


Opinion An outrageous statement today from Western Growers flies in the face of yesterday's remarkably responsible move by the produce industry to call for an immediate, voluntary, nationwide recall of all romaine lettuce until the source of contamination fueling a new international E. coli outbreak is determined. Western Growers also appears to be talking out... Continue Reading



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