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Extension scientists to conduct new environmental study on Yuma’s produce region
By Dan Flynn on Sep 24, 2019 12:05 am Environmental factors impacting the risk of produce becoming contaminated in the Yuma growing region of Arizona are the subject of a new study. University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension scientists are partnering with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Yuma growers, local irrigation districts, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture on a multi-year study of... Continue Reading
Michigan warns residents about hepatitis A risks, and latest cases
By News Desk on Sep 24, 2019 12:05 am Michigan is not most at risk for hepatitis A, but the state has begun warning residents about the widespread outbreak it and surrounding states are experiencing. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it is “encouraging residents to be aware of the associated risk factors, the importance of handwashing and the available... Continue Reading
Food aid linked to illness again in Uganda after fatal outbreak earlier this year
By Joe Whitworth on Sep 24, 2019 12:03 am Distribution of some food aid in Uganda has been suspended for the second time this year because more than 30 people have fallen ill and been hospitalized. It is unknown how many more may have been affected. Super Cereal is distributed as part of a program to protect and improve the health and nutrition of... Continue Reading
Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far
By News Desk on Sep 24, 2019 12:02 am At least 100 people have fallen ill in the past three years after eating British eggs, with almost half of them stricken this year. Public Health England (PHE) has recorded 45 of the Salmonella patients in the United Kingdom this year, according to an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ) and newspaper The... Continue Reading
U.S. company recalls caviar from Iceland because of botulism risk
By News Desk on Sep 23, 2019 06:12 pm Roland Foods LLC is recalling lumpfish caviar from Iceland because testing showed improper processing, which could mean it is contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism poisoning. The New York City company distributed the caviar nationwide to retailers and foodservice distributors, according to a recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The... Continue Reading
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Extension scientists to conduct new environmental study on Yuma’s produce region
By Dan Flynn on Sep 24, 2019 12:05 am Environmental factors impacting the risk of produce becoming contaminated in the Yuma growing region of Arizona are the subject of a new study. University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension scientists are partnering with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Yuma growers, local irrigation districts, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture on a multi-year study of... Continue Reading
Michigan warns residents about hepatitis A risks, and latest cases
By News Desk on Sep 24, 2019 12:05 am Michigan is not most at risk for hepatitis A, but the state has begun warning residents about the widespread outbreak it and surrounding states are experiencing. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it is “encouraging residents to be aware of the associated risk factors, the importance of handwashing and the available... Continue Reading
Food aid linked to illness again in Uganda after fatal outbreak earlier this year
By Joe Whitworth on Sep 24, 2019 12:03 am Distribution of some food aid in Uganda has been suspended for the second time this year because more than 30 people have fallen ill and been hospitalized. It is unknown how many more may have been affected. Super Cereal is distributed as part of a program to protect and improve the health and nutrition of... Continue Reading
Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far
By News Desk on Sep 24, 2019 12:02 am At least 100 people have fallen ill in the past three years after eating British eggs, with almost half of them stricken this year. Public Health England (PHE) has recorded 45 of the Salmonella patients in the United Kingdom this year, according to an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ) and newspaper The... Continue Reading
U.S. company recalls caviar from Iceland because of botulism risk
By News Desk on Sep 23, 2019 06:12 pm Roland Foods LLC is recalling lumpfish caviar from Iceland because testing showed improper processing, which could mean it is contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism poisoning. The New York City company distributed the caviar nationwide to retailers and foodservice distributors, according to a recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. The... Continue Reading