North Carolina State

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Salmonella infections are a major public health issue in the United States, causing over 1.3 million illnesses annually. These infections are a leading cause of foodborne illness, often traced back to raw or undercooked poultry meat and eggs. Emerging antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella isolates found in retail chicken meat is a growing concern, the trends of which were recently explored in a new study by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Rising antimicrobial resistance in certain Salmonella serovars isolated from retail chicken meat

Colorado State

Cancer Health

Five people who work at a poultry farm in northeastern Colorado have tested positive for the bird flu, the Colorado public health department reported July 14. This brings the known number of U.S. cases to nine. The five people were likely infected by chickens, which they had been tasked with...

5 Cases of Bird Flu Reported in Colorado Poultry Workers, Doubling This Year’s US Tally

U.S. food safety regulators issued a recall Friday of more than 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken that may be contaminated with listeria. The chicken was distributed by Al-Safa US LLC, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. Here...

The USDA has issued a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat frozen chicken

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Owings Mills, MD

USA TODAY

Over 60 ice cream products across several brands have been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, the FDA announced.

Over 60 ice cream products recalled for listeria risk: See list of affected items

Parade

Pet owners should take heed for the safety of their furry friends.

2 Pet Food Recalls Have Been Issued—What You Need to Know

— OPINION — By Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, and Frank Yiannas, Former Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy & Response, FDA. Both of us have dedicated our careers to advancing food safety and protecting the public. Collectively, we’ve done so at the height of federal service, in consumer advocacy, and within the private sector. That’s why we believe we’re well qualified to provide a perspective on the need for better traceability capabilities throughout the entire food system.

Better food traceability – We can’t stop now

Wide Open Country

Another day, another unfortunate national recall. This time, a few pet food brands are up on the chopping block. Per Newsweek, the recall hails from the online pet food subscription site, Viva Raw. Reportedly, five Viva Raw products were exposed to harmful bacteria. "Listeria monocytogenes" is a health risk to both humans and pets. Be on the lookout for the following products. Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies.

If You Have A Pet, Pay Attention: Several Pet Food Brands Are Being Recalled Due To Bacteria

Wisconsin State

California State

InspireMore

Recalls happen for a lot of reasons. […]
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Rice Recall: FDA Issues Recall Of Rice Products Across Seven States

The Healthy 

There’s nothing more refreshing than reaching for a cool scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of sorbet on a hot summer’s day. If frozen treats are your hot weather go-to, though, you should take a peek in the freezer before your next pick-me-up, as an ice cream manufacturer for popular brands such as Hershey’s, Jeni’s and more is recalling products sold across the country due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

13 Popular Ice Cream Brands Recall Products Nationwide Due to Potential Contamination

Indiana State

Willard, OH

Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, voluntarily recalls whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and June 6 after testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company announced the recall on July 12, but the Food and...

Wiers Farm recalls cucumbers distributed to Walmart stores because of Listeria

Coral Gables, FL

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Queen City News

Federal inspectors found the contamination during routine product testing.

Over 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

New York Post

A New York company has recalled 40 types of bagged spinach after traces of listeria were found in a batch. 

Solata Foods, LLC. of Newburgh, New York, which operates seven different brands of produce, has issued a recall of its line of “fresh spinach” products, distributed locally in retail stores, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 



The batch was sold as spinach and salad mixes in various sizes across several brand names, such as Solata, Gaia, Uncle Vinny’s, Full Circle, Bogopa, Famer Direct and more.

Pet food recalls spark concerns about dangerous salmonella, listeria infections

All packages with the potentially contaminated greens...

40 types of spinach products recalled due to traces of deadly listeria: FDA

Arizona State

Oregon, WI

Health

Over 27,500 bags of Lundberg Family Farms Wild Blend Gourmet Rice were recalled due to possible contamination from rodent parts, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.The recall was first issued in May, but on Wednesday, the FDA updated the notice and said the recalled product could cause temporary or reversible health effects.No issues have since been reported, though experts say consuming the recalled product could pose a choking hazard or cause illness.
Lundberg Family Farms has recalled one-pound pouches of its Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice after a “foreign object that appears to be of rodent origin” was detected in...

FDA: Thousands of Bags of Rice Recalled Over Possible Rodent Contamination

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FDA Recalls Popular Ice Cream Products Due to Concerns of Listeria

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

West Virginia State

Ohio State

AW Farms of Argillite, KY, is recalling 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or...

Hot dog products recalled in three states over lack of federal inspection

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Thousands Of Hot Dogs Recalled By FDA — Products Were Never Inspected Prior To Sale

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Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Backyard chicken flocks in North Carolina harbor almost twice the prevalence of the foodborne bacterium Campylobacter compared to commercial farms, according to a new study. The...

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

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