Campylobacter chicken liver outbreak adds to evidence of risk
By Joe Whitworth on February 27, 2020
Researchers have called for increased awareness to reduce the risk of Campylobacter outbreaks linked to incorrectly cooked chicken liver dishes.
Communication from food safety and public health authorities may be required. Any strategy should ensure…
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Jimmy John’s named in new E. coli outbreak; stops offering sprouts
By Coral Beach on February 26, 2020
Federal officials are warning the public about a new E. coli outbreak traced to clover sprouts on sandwiches from Jimmy John’s restaurants. More than a dozen people across five states have been confirmed as infected.…
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Company recalls several fish products; botulism concerns cited
By News Desk on February 26, 2020
- Government testing has shown the potential for the growth of Clostridium botulinum in certain fish products, causing Fresh 7 Baskets Limited to recall Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano/Seven Baskets brand products.
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Safety aspects of indoor farming signal a change in agriculture
By Cookson Beecher on February 24, 2020
An indoor agricultural evolution is in the making. That’s how some people see the surge of interest in growing leafy greens in greenhouses. No doubt about it, this approach to farming has increased dramatically in…
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New movie in works about Ma Anand Sheela and the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history
By Jonan Pilet on February 25, 2020
Ma Anand Sheela, one of the people behind the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history, is in the spotlight again. Amazon Studios has set up a film adaption of the story, titled “Sheela,” per Mike …
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