Food Safety News - 08/13/2021

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Last word on motions to vacate Parnells’ sentences comes into sight By Dan Flynn on Aug 13, 2021 12:05 am Almost two years after they submitted motions to vacate, set aside, or correct their sentences, Stewart and Michael Parnell are coming to the end of the process. The court activity is in relation to a nationwide Salmonella outbreak involving peanut products that were linked to the brothers. Federal Magistrate Judge Thomas Q. Langstaff has set... Continue Reading EU lowers lead and cadmium limits for food products By Joe Whitworth on Aug 13, 2021 12:04 am The European Commission has set new maximum levels for lead and cadmium in a range of food products to protect public health. Measures will apply beginning Aug. 30 for limits of lead and a day later for cadmium. They cover fruits, vegetables, meat and supplements. The aim is to further reduce the presence of the... Continue Reading Food safety tips for students heading back to college this fall By News Desk on Aug 13, 2021 12:02 am For most people, the college experience isn’t remembered for its balanced diet and safe eating practices. College students have huge demands on their time, from studying to social events, and this means they often eat what they can find, when they can find it. However, this can lead to certain risks that should be avoided. Here... Continue Reading Frozen berries suspected in Swiss norovirus outbreak By News Desk on Aug 13, 2021 12:01 am Imported frozen mixed berries are suspected to be behind an outbreak of norovirus in Switzerland. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) told Food Safety News that the agency was informed by cantonal food enforcement authorities that illnesses were probably due to berries contaminated with norovirus. A canton is a region of the country.... Continue Reading