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Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Pasta Meals 0

November 4, 2025

Key Update A Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta dishes has killed six people, hospitalised 25, and infected at least 27 across 18 U.S. states, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal health officials traced the source of the contamination to recalled pasta meals produced by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville,

FDA Elevates Blueberries Recall to Highest Risk Level 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recent recall of organic blueberries to its most severe category — Class I. Alma Pak International LLC, based in Georgia, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 9 after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in its products. The affected shipment included 400 boxes, each weighing

How to Spot Spoiled Chicken 0

Chicken is a global kitchen staple, cherished for its versatility, high protein, and affordability. Yet, like all meat products, it’s highly perishable and can pose serious health risks if not handled or stored correctly. Spoiled chicken can harbour dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, or Listeria, leading to foodborne illnesses with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and

Boil Before You Drink: Enjoy Safe Sips, Avoid Hidden Dangers in Raw Milk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research, Resources
- June 2, 2025
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Milk, a staple in diets across the world, is especially important in developing countries for its nutritional value. Traditionally, milk was collected in small quantities from local farms and distributed within nearby communities, which helped limit contamination risks. However, with industrialisation and increasing urban demand,
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Listeria Contamination Leads to Recall of Smoked Sausage in US 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- May 22, 2025
Recall Alert: Smoked Sausages Contaminated with Listeria The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled about 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage after detecting possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Bourgeois Smokehouse, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, produced the sausage on May 12, 2025. The sausages, which were weighed, wrapped,
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Why the Food Cold Chain Matters: Keeping Food Fresh and Safe 0
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- May 14, 2025
When you pick up fresh produce, milk, or a frozen pizza from the store, have you ever wondered how it stays fresh and safe? The answer lies in the food cold chain. This system ensures that perishable food stays safe, fresh, and high-quality by keeping it at the right temperature from farm to table. The
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