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Dry Processing Technology

Quantitative test for salmonella

April 5, 2021

SalQuant™ quantification application of the BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay shows if Salmonella is present and quantifies levels from each sample when used with BAX® System Q7.

Recalls

Sabra Dipping Company issues recall for Classic Hummus

March 31, 2021

In partnership with the FDA, Sabra Dipping Company LLC t is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,100 cases of 10 oz. Classic Hummus due to potential contamination of Salmonella.

Regulatory Watch

USDA releases plan to decrease Salmonella in meat, poultry, eggs

The plan outlines efforts to reduce pathogen contamination and Salmonella infections associated with FSIS-regulated products

Sharon Spielman

October 13, 2020

The USDA releases a plan to reduce Salmonella infections from meat, poultry and eggs.

Food Safety

Meijer recalls cantaloupe for possible salmonella contamination

Midwest-centered recall resulted from sampling investigation by Michigan agriculture authorities

Rose Shilling

October 7, 2020

Meijer recalled whole cantaloupes and some cut fruit containers for possible salmonella, found in a sampling investigation by agriculture authorities.

Food Safety

Peaches in salmonella recall reached 14 other countries

Major grocery chains across U.S. already pulled bagged and loose peaches supplied by Wawona

Rose Shilling

August 31, 2020

Peaches recalled across the U.S. for potential salmonella contamination went to 14 other countries.

Food Safety

FDA looks for source of salmonella that sickened people who ate Aldi peaches

Aldi recalls potentially contaminated peaches from Wawona Packing Co.

Rose Shilling

August 21, 2020

Peaches sold in plastic bags at Aldi likely made about 70 people sick from salmonella, an outbreak spanning nine states, the FDA says.

Regulatory Watch

FDA seeks treatments for pre-harvest agriculture water

Companies can follow the agency’s testing protocol to find out if products inactivate pathogens

Sharon Spielman

August 12, 2020

The FDA has announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for pre-harvest agricultural water, developed through a collaboration with the EPA.

Food Safety

Avoid these prepared foods with onions recalled in salmonella outbreak

Expanded warnings issued against variety of salads and fresh packaged items at Giant Eagle, Kroger, Walmart

Rose Shilling

August 6, 2020

Recalls and health alerts about onions likely linked to a salmonella outbreak are expanding to include various fresh salads, snack packs and diced vegetables.

Recalled onions from Thomson International

Food Safety

FDA: Onions are likely source of salmonella outbreak

Health officials say red onions are to blame, but more varieties recalled in case of cross-contamination

Rose Shilling

August 3, 2020

Health investigators warn against eating red, white, yellow and sweet onions from Thomson International Inc. because of a salmonella outbreak that's shown up in two-thirds of states.

Regulatory Watch

FDA outlines steps to help prevent recurring Salmonella outbreaks linked to papayas

Federal regulators issue second letter to papaya growers and others in the industry

Sharon Spielman

July 29, 2020

The FDA has issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps to help prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas.