Food Safety News - 01/15/2019 CDC says outbreak linked to Duncan Hines cake mix likely over; threat lingers

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CDC says outbreak linked to Duncan Hines cake mix likely over; threat lingers

By Coral Beach on Jan 15, 2019 12:04 am


Federal officials declared yesterday afternoon that the Salmonella Agbeni outbreak associated with Duncan Hines cake mixes appears to be over. However, the best-by dates on recalled mixes don't hit until March, so a continuing threat exists. The outbreak and related recall illustrates how foods with long shelf lives can cause extra concern for public health... Continue Reading



Norwegian fish dish linked to botulism case

By Joe Whitworth on Jan 15, 2019 12:03 am


A traditional Norwegian fish dish has been recalled due to a link with a case of botulism. Torpet Fiskeoppdrettsanlegg AS recalled rakfisk due to suspicions that consumption can cause botulism. Rakfisk is a traditional Norwegian fish dish made from trout or char, salted and then fermented for up to a year before being eaten without... Continue Reading



FDA cautions pet owners about recall of A+ Answers raw meat dog food

By News Desk on Jan 15, 2019 12:01 am


The FDA alerted pet owners yesterday to a Dec. 20, 2018, recall of dog food manufactured by Lystn LLC, dba Answers Pet Food. Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and people, was detected in a sample Lystn, a Pennsylvania-based company, recalled a lot of “A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs” from distribution... Continue Reading



Researchers uncover how Salmonella infects plants before harvest

By News Desk on Jan 15, 2019 12:00 am


Scientists in India have discovered how Salmonella enters plants to cause pre-harvest contamination of produce. Most Salmonella outbreaks are linked to contamination from post-harvest handling and transportation but the bacterium can enter the plant earlier from contaminated soil. Salmonella can reach the soil from manure containing animal feces or contaminated irrigation water. The study from... Continue Reading



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