Food Safety News - 03/24/2022 Post-outbreak testing finds Salmonella in frozen breaded chicken; hundreds were sickened

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Post-outbreak testing finds Salmonella in frozen breaded chicken; hundreds were sickened By Joe Whitworth on Mar 24, 2022 12:05 am Researchers have tested frozen breaded chicken products in England following a Salmonella outbreak, finding several contaminated items and types of the bacteria, according to a recent report. A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involving several strains occurred in 2020 with more than 400 reported cases in the UK. Public health agencies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern... Continue Reading Food safety nominee still waiting for his hearing before Senate committee By Dan Flynn on Mar 24, 2022 12:04 am Rural quality of life is the latest esoteric subject getting a hearing out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Foresty, which also has had time to recommend that the complete Senate confirm four new Commodity Futures Trading Commissioners. It’s not new that the business of agriculture takes precedence over the nation’s food safety.... Continue Reading Patient count up in Salmonella outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing By News Desk on Mar 24, 2022 12:03 am Another patient has been identified in a Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak that is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. The cause of the outbreak is as yet unknown. The FDA has identified 60 patients. The agency has not reported where the patients live or any other information about them. Investigators have begun traceback efforts,... Continue Reading Fish controls in Norway show improved results By News Desk on Mar 24, 2022 12:01 am Checks by Norwegian authorities at producers of a traditional dish have found a high level of compliance, according to a recently released report. Rakfisk is a fish product made by mild-salting and brine maturation at low temperatures for several months and is eaten without heat treatment. In 2020, two cases of botulism were recorded with... Continue Reading Testing finds Salmonella in raw milk; New York officials issue public warning By News Desk on Mar 23, 2022 02:20 pm The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning consumers to avoid using raw milk from a farm in Jefferson County because of possible salmonella contamination. According to the department, consumers should not consume unpasteurized raw milk from Next Generation Farm which is located at 9922 County Route 152 in Adams, in Jefferson... Continue Reading Nationally distributed mushrooms recalled after testing finds Listeria By News Desk on Mar 23, 2022 02:05 pm Farm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of their 14.11 ounce packages of “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms” because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Routine testing by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 14.11 ounce packages of “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms.” The recalled mushrooms have... Continue Reading