| Researchers assess impact of COVID-19 measures on foodborne infections By Joe Whitworth on Jan 13, 2021 12:04 am Diseases including foodborne infections declined after public health measures were introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a preliminary analysis in Australia. Researchers have analyzed Nationally Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) data to determine the effect of COVID-19 measures on some nationally notifiable diseases in Australia. Implementation of health actions related to the virus... Continue Reading FDA extends deadline for comments on traceability rule; announces changes By Coral Beach on Jan 13, 2021 12:03 am The FDA has updated its materials about a proposed food traceability rule — “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (Food Traceability Proposed Rule). Traceability in the food supply chain is crucial during outbreaks and recalls, according to food safety experts in the public and private sectors. Outbreaks during the past two years, particularly... Continue Reading Venezuelan Salmonella outbreak continues with close to 500 sick By News Desk on Jan 13, 2021 12:01 am About 500 people have fallen ill in a Salmonella outbreak in a Venezuelan state. The Anzoatiguense Institute of Health (Saludanz) reported 480 people had tested positive for Salmonella, mostly from the El Carmen and San Cristóbal area of the Simón Bolívar municipality. In mid-December 2020, the agency revealed 240 children and adults had been affected... Continue Reading Midwestern Pet Foods expands recalls after more than 70 dog deaths By News Desk on Jan 12, 2021 03:08 pm After the reported deaths of at least 70 dogs and more than 80 sick, Evansville, IN-based Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. has expanded their product recall to include all pet foods containing corn and manufactured in the company’s Oklahoma plant, and having an expiration date on or before July 9, 2022. Some of the pet food... Continue Reading |
