Pregnant women may get ill from Listeria at lower doses than previously thought, U.S. researchers found.
The risk of fetal or infant mortality among pregnant women who consume food containing 1 million cells of the food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheeses and other food is estimated at about 50 percent, suggesting five stillbirths potentially
According to Meat International online, the UK Chilled Food Association (CFA) has raised concerns about the lengthy shelf life of some listeria-prone ready-to-eat foods (RTE) in some countries as the EU said it would help fund a study on the issue. Kaarin Goodburn, of the CFA said increasing incidents of listeria monocytogenes could be linked
Canada’s conservative government says it will implement all 57 recommendations from an independent investigator it asked to look into the 2008 listeria outbreak that was blamed on ready cut meats from the Maple Leaf Foods Toronto plant.
The recommendations from food safety expert Sheila Weatherill will cost about $75 million to implement. The listeria outbreak
For its year-after editorial about the Maple Leaf listeria outbreak that killed 22 mostly elderly Canadians living in provincial long-term care facilities or hospitals, the Vancouver Sun sought out some experts.
The newspaper waned to know if Canada’s food was safer after all those who died after consuming deli meats contaminated with listeria produced at
Virgin Blue is shaking up the airline business in Australia. It made a big mistake, however, when it chose Wollongong’s GMI Food Wholesalers Pty. Ltd., trading as Australian Poultry and Food Wholesalers, as its poultry supplier.
The airline used the poultry in “chicken wraps” fed to passengers, but that’s where things really went badly. Two of
Los Angeles County’s public health officials are joining some of their counterparts in Utah by warning consumers NOT to purchase Latin American-style soft cheeses from unlicensed manufacturers or vendors because they may be unsafe to eat.
The dairy products that most concern LA County health officials are Queso Fresco, Panela, Queso Seco, Asadero, Queso Oaxaca
Before we get going, let’s acknowledge the obvious. We pay such little attention to Canada that we are far from experts on our neighbors to the north.
When we do pay attention to Canada its usually because of some natural or man-made disaster. Canadians tough out what mother nature sends their way, but man-made disasters
Senior Judge Frederic Block of the New York Eastern District, himself a Brooklyn native, will now decide what happens to Peregrina Cheese, Inc., (Peregrina Cheese), and two of its officers: Javier Peregrina and Isabel Peregrina.
Clearly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has run out of patience with Peregrina. It went to Benton J.
Grant Robertson from National Farmers Union-Ontario has some comments today in Canada’s Sun Times newspaper about the investigation into Maple Leaf listeria outbreak. In part, he says:
“The Maple Leaf Listeria outbreak pulled back the curtain on an inspection system that was no longer serving Canadians. It revealed a government agenda of removing inspections
Canada’s food safety system ranks among the best in the world and is highly regarded by our trading partners. Some feel, however, that the listeriosis crisis of summer 2008 cast a shadow on its reputation and has motivated members to find ways to improve the food safety system with a view to preventing another tragedy.
So writes the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Canada’s House of Commons. The panel, charged with conducting an inquiry into the Great Listeria Outbreak of 2008 that was caused by ready-to-eat meats processed by Maple Leaf in Toronto, has issued its report and recommendations.
The MP’s charged with writing the report made numerous recommendations including the implementation of food safety programs such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), traceability, a collaborative effort with the U.S. to develop a common approach to food safety standards, an enhanced foodborne illness surveillance system, better inter-agency protocols and increased inspection resources.
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