Food Safety News - 07/06/2021

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Study finds Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to boxed salad By News Desk on Jul 06, 2021 12:05 am An outbreak of cryptosporidium that affected 40 people in Ireland this past year has been linked to salad from one farm. A cluster of cryptosporidiosis cases was reported from a South Dublin laboratory in July 2020. All sick people were interviewed, and environmental health officers did 110 inspections to collect food and water samples at businesses... Continue Reading Health department warns against drinking raw goat milk; issues cease and desist order for retailers By Coral Beach on Jul 06, 2021 12:03 am Officials in Hawaii are clamping down on retailers that sell raw goat’s milk, using the threat of seizure and fines up to $10,000 per day. The state Department of Health has embargoed raw milk products, which it says are not safe for human consumption, according to a public warning from the department. Officials took action... Continue Reading EU again extends flexibility for official controls due to COVID-19 By Joe Whitworth on Jul 06, 2021 12:01 am The European Commission has again extended temporary food safety rules on official controls because of the coronavirus pandemic. Updated legislation states the flexibility given to EU countries is needed as problems are likely to continue in the coming months and to help authorities plan checks. Officials from member states told the EU Commission that because... Continue Reading