Food Safety News Tue 12/10/2019

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Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Center for Food Safety petitions for more accurate drug residue testing By Dan Flynn on Dec 10, 2019 12:05 am The National Residue Program needs changes to be sure all drugs that may be in meat are detected, the Center for Food Safety says in a rulemaking petition submitted to USDA’s Food Safty Inspection Service. The National Residue Program, or NRP, exists to identify, rank, and analyze chemical contaminants in meat, poultry, and egg products.... Continue Reading No impact on Campylobacter contamination from new rules By Joe Whitworth on Dec 10, 2019 12:04 am Stricter rules on Campylobacter have not yet led to a decrease in contamination based on figures from a German agency. Almost a quarter of carcasses in the country had Campylobacter counts of more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (cfu/g) in 2018, according to the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).... Continue Reading White Castle recalls burgers because tests show risk of Listeria By News Desk on Dec 10, 2019 12:03 am White Castle is recalling certain frozen hamburgers and cheeseburgers because of a test returned positive results for the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. The regional fast food chain sells its burgers in retailers’ freezers across the country as well as at it’s restaurants in the Midwest. Freezing does not kill Listeria monocytogenes. “White Castle conducts frequent and... Continue Reading ECDC report recognizes role of public in outbreak response By News Desk on Dec 10, 2019 12:01 am A European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control project has recognized the important role of the community in public health emergency preparedness and response. The report presents findings of a case study into outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) at childcare facilities in Ireland. It found affected communities are key in public health emergencies... Continue Reading UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces By Coral Beach on Dec 09, 2019 08:22 pm State and federal officials are investigating a new multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The outbreak is associated with Fresh Express brand chopped salad kits. People in Canada are also sick. “Do not eat or sell Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits with this identifying information: UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot... Continue Reading Company recalls fresh fruit from hospitals, schools, etc., amid Salmonella Javiana outbreak By News Desk on Dec 09, 2019 07:33 pm As promised, a New Jersey company is recalling pre-cut fresh fruit from hospitals, schools and other institutions because of a link to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 30. Tailor Cut Produce is recalling its Fruit luau, cut honeydew, cut cantaloupe and cut pineapple products, according to a company notice posted by the... Continue Reading