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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. Starting in 2025, high levels of Salmonella in frozen breaded and stuffed chicken products will classify them as adulterated.

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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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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first injunction under the Produce Safety Rule against Fortune Food Product Inc., an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products. Fortune Food Product did not respond to Xtalks’ request for comment.

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10 of the Worst Food Safety Scandals in Recent History

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While food safety regulations and advances in technology have greatly reduced the incidence of such events, some of the worst food safety incidents continue to occur. The causes of these events varied, from contaminated food and water to zoonotic diseases and poor hygiene practices. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

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New Rapid Salmonella Test Could Accelerate Poultry Safety

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Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have developed a rapid Salmonella test for detecting contamination in chicken and other foods, which could help to reduce the cost of food processing and improve food safety. In the US alone, the bacteria is estimated to cause around 1.35

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Foodborne Illness from Raw Milk On the Rise

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The Salt Lake County Health Department in Utah confirmed that 14 people have been infected with Campylobacter , a bacteria that causes foodborne illness from the consumption of raw or undercooked food. Coli bacteria. It also extends milk’s shelf life by decreasing spoilage bacteria. Related: Is Canola Oil Banned in Europe?

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New Food Safety Testing Tool Can Detect Multiple Foodborne Illness-Causing Pathogens

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coli , Salmonella and Listeria are three of the most prevalent bacteria associated with foodborne illnesses,” said Dr. Garrett Kraft, vice president of innovation at Sixth Wave, in a press release. To expand its scope, Sixth Wave integrated new bacteria-imprinted biosensor components into a prototype device. billion per year.