Food Safety News Tue 1/28/2020

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Food Safety News
Tue 1/28/2020 4:02 AM

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond By Coral Beach on Jan 28, 2020 12:05 am Officials in two states have confirmed they are working with federal officials on an investigation into E. coli illnesses linked to lettuce served by a national restaurant chain. Spokespeople with the Nevada and Vermont state health departments say the agencies are working with the federal agencies on the investigation. Both the CDC and the FDA... Continue Reading State consumer group calls for food safety improvements By Dan Flynn on Jan 28, 2020 12:03 am A state consumer group has stepped up with recommendations it says would provide a serious boost to our food safety system. The Seattle-based Washington Public Interest Research Group (Wash PIRG) says food safety has improved in the United States, but it cannot be left to rest on its laurels. Here’s a quick rundown on the... Continue Reading Botulism suspected in Argentina, confirmed in Iceland By News Desk on Jan 28, 2020 12:01 am Authorities in Argentina are investigating two suspected cases of foodborne botulism linked to a brand of pickled wild boar. The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported those ill are associated with eating “Escabeche de jabalí” 400-gram of the “Fatto in casa” brand with a date of July 1, 2020, produced by... Continue Reading