Food Safety News - 09/15/2021

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So-called ‘edibles’ might be infused with dangerous delta-8 THC marijuana By Dan Flynn on Sep 15, 2021 12:05 am The marijuana-infused foods known as edibles are among the cannabis products possibly containing Delta-8 THC and causing “adverse events.” The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention blasted out an official Health Advisory, joined by the Food and Drug Administration. It warns of danger because of the increased availability of cannabis products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol... Continue Reading Campylobacter affects seniors in Sweden By News Desk on Sep 15, 2021 12:03 am Several people living in apartments designed for older people have been sickened by Campylobacter in a Swedish municipality. People who received food from the kitchen at Allégården in the Sunne municipality fell ill with gastrointestinal problems between Aug. 18 and 27. Allégården has more than 60 apartments for people older than 65. Samples were taken... Continue Reading FDA’s contest winners offer affordable farm-to-fork traceability solutions By Coral Beach on Sep 15, 2021 12:02 am Out of 90 submitting teams the FDA has announced a dozen winners in its “Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge.” Including the United States, companies and groups from 14 countries entered the contest. The goal is to help achieve end-to-end traceability – from source to table – throughout the food safety system, according to the... Continue Reading Canada imposes temporary import regulations for certain California romaine By News Desk on Sep 15, 2021 12:01 am The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley in California for the 2021 growing season. The conditions apply to romaine from Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey. Between Sept. 30 and Dec. 31, 2021, importers of romaine lettuce and products containing romaine lettuce from the United States will be required to provide proof that... Continue Reading Parents can make frozen food lessons fun for their children, increasing food safety By U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sep 15, 2021 12:00 am Food Safety Education Month As students, parents and caretakers adjust to a physical return to classrooms this fall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds families to follow food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness when it comes to preparing frozen foods. After a year of virtual learning, households are adjusting to new schedules... Continue Reading