Here’s a rapid-test recall to know about: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling more than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests made by the Australia-based company Ellume and distributed in the U.S. The FDA is describing it as a Class I recall, “the most serious type.”The FDA says this rapid-test recall is a…
Findings of E. coli in lamb and flour has triggered a warning from German authorities. Basic rules of kitchen hygiene, such as using different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables, should be followed. Proper cooking is one of the best ways to avoid food poisoning from E. coli. As part of zoonosis monitoring in…
Great Lakes Goat Dairy is recalling Great Lakes Goat Dairy brand “Herb & Garlic Goat Cheese” and “Aged Cheddar Goat Cheese” because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities, according to the recall notice posted by the agency. There is concern that consumers may have…
Checks on peanuts from the United States are to be increased but controls on pistachios have been relaxed in Europe. The European Commission has updated regulation on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures covering the entry into the EU of certain goods from some non-EU countries. Because of non-compliances with EU requirements…
Both California and Colorado will allow all adults who are at least six months past their two-dose COVID-19 vaccination or two months past their J&J shot to receive vaccine boosters.Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved booster shots for adults with certain medical conditions, people 65 and older, and adults who are at…
A survey on herb and spice authenticity in Europe has found potential adulteration, illegal dyes and allergens. The work was overseen by DG SANTE, the European Commission’s health and safety body, and carried out in 21 EU member states, Switzerland and Norway. Technical support came from the Joint Research Centre, an agency that provides scientific…
The consumer protection group As You Sow claims it has new testing data showing cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, in a range of spinach products. Results from the extensive testing, prompted As You Sow to file legal notices under California’s Toxic Enforcement Act over more than 20 companies whose spinach products contain cadmium. Included in the notices were retailers…
Listeria can be found in salmon production environments and on fish, according to a study in Norway. Researchers said fish with low levels of Listeria monocytogenes could enter the downstream supply so maintaining the cold chain during transportation and further processing is crucial to prevent growth in the final products. The Institute of Marine Research screened for Listeria…
Opinion This time we’ve been living through reminds me of when I first started going to the movies. A simple technique they often used back then was to start with a blur on the screen that soon became a nice sharp image. That blur we’ve experienced during these pandemic days also, with time, becomes a…
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this story to reflect the best Our Place cookware Cyber Monday sales for 2021. Through the end of today, November 29, the beloved Always Pan is $46 off. You’ll find a range of deep discounts at the Our Place sale, including on the brand’s Perfect Pot, its high-quality knives, cutting boards,…
