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Cronobacter Sakazakii: The Bacteria Behind the Baby Formula Shortage

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Cronobacter sakazakii , the bacteria linked to recent baby formula shortages and the Abbott infant formula recall, could soon join the federal disease watchlist. Also known as Enterobacter sakazakii , Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, particularly in infants, and is associated with high mortality rates.

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FDA Issues First Injunction of its Product Safety Rule

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Sprouts can carry a risk of foodborne illness if they are contaminated, and unlike other fresh produce, the warm, moist conditions required to grow sprouts are ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria, including Salmonella , Listeria , and E. No confirmed illnesses related to Fortune Food’s products have been reported to the FDA.

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How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products

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To combat food poisoning, US agriculture officials introduced a final rule last Friday, mandating significant reductions in Salmonella bacteria in specific chicken products. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella.

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The Advantages and Challenges of Next Generation Sequencing in Food Safety Testing

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Traditional food safety testing methods used in manufacturing facilities are inconsistent, time consuming and often require trained technicians. Salmonella , for example, has more than 2,400 types of the bacteria. This assists food manufacturing plants to curtail inefficiencies and return to production more quickly.

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Federal judge enters consent decree against New Jersey raw animal food manufacturer

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an animal food manufacturing company of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, has agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Bravo Packing, Inc.,

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EzriCare Eye Drops Recall: Unveiling a Nationwide Health Crisis

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This recall was instigated in concurrence with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recommendation, acknowledging a potential microbial contamination of the product. Berne’s MSM Drops and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops, both of which tested positive for bacterial contamination. Is EzriCare the Only Brand with Challenegs?

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More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled

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In addition, a mouthwash is being recalled because it may be tainted with bacteria that are particularly dangerous for people with COVID-19. In addition, the recall of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse is being expanded after manufacturer Sunstar Americas learned of 29 infections. WEDNESDAY, Dec. Shane Erickson Inc.