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Mainly children ill in French Salmonella outbreak

Almost 50 people are sick in France with Salmonella infections after eating a type of dry cured sausage from Spain. In total, 45 people have been affected including 27 children. All sick people interviewed so far mentioned eating fuet before onset of symptoms. Strains of monophasic Salmonella typhimurium sharing the same genetic characteristics were identified…

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Cheese recall related to Listeria contamination expanded

Additional cheese has been added to a recall in Canada after authorities found additional information related to the situation. Fruiterie Milano Inc. is recalling La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting an investigation and may…

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IAFP 2021 kicks off with in-person conference in Phoenix

PHOENIX — The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP’s) annual meeting opened Sunday in here with the Ivan Parkin Lecture, which is traditional. But IAFP 2021 will be remembered for getting back on the world stage with its biggest event after missing a year because of the pandemic.    Officially it’s a hybrid, with an in-person…

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IAFP panel breaks down challenges in genotype tracing during foodborne illness outbreaks

PHOENIX — While genotyping can provide key microbiological information and strengthen epidemiological evidence in foodborne illness outbreaks, there are still some limitations in current technology and the very nature of the pathogens/parasites themselves can make labwork difficult. Scientists whose work involves learning more about pathogens and parasites that cause such outbreaks discussed current issues today…

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20 Peach Recipes That Are, Well, Pretty Peachy

In the last few weeks of summer, stone fruits are life. To make the most of this delicious, fleeting moment, you need some really solid peach recipes. Biting into a sun-ripened peach on a hot afternoon is a simple pleasure that really can’t be beat, sure. But at this very abundant time of year, why…

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