U.S. Courts News Reporter
The cost of a recall and plant closure due to Salmonella contamination is to be more than initially predicated, according to Strauss Group.
The company updated the estimated damage to net profit for 2022 due to the recall and shutdown of the plant in Nof Hagalil, Israel to a range of Israeli New Shekel (NIS) 290 to 310 million ($ 84.8 to $ 90.7 million).
In May, estimates showed the confectionery recall and closure of the factory would impact net … Read the rest
Research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is hoping to identify production practices that may contribute to Salmonella contamination of bulb onions and steps growers can take to reduce food safety risks.
Salmonella on onions is a growing concern. This past year a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak linked to whole, fresh onions imported from Mexico sickened more than 1,000 consumers. The outbreak came just a year after more than 1,000 consumers were sickened by Salmonella Newport from red onions.… Read the rest
Dutch authorities have stressed the need to keep a focus on Salmonella despite restrictions because of avian flu outbreaks.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is causing a lot of concern among companies and within the poultry farming sector.
Efforts are being made to prevent further infections by taking steps such as limiting visitors in the yard and in stables as much as possible.
Need to maintain Salmonella control
However, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) … Read the rest
Egg and poultry meat producers in England have been told to prepare for disruption to sampling deliveries because of strike action.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) said producers need to take appropriate contingency measures to ensure that time-sensitive Salmonella samples reach their destination on time.
Members of the Communication Workers Union who collect, sort, and deliver parcels and mail plan to strike on Aug. 26 and 31 and Sept. 8 and 9. Royal Mail has warned of potential disruption to … Read the rest
The number of patients confirmed in an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Braenderup has increased from 63 to 70 in the past week, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The agency first posted the outbreak on June 22. As of July 21 the FDA has begun traceback efforts, but has not released what food or foods are being traced. Also, the FDA has not released any specific information about the patients such as their ages or where they live.… Read the rest
The FDA is continuing to investigate several outbreaks, including a Salmonella Braenderup outbreak which has seen a jump of 17 patients in the past week.
Officials have not yet been able to find the food source that is causing the infections, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration. A week ago the patient count stood at 42. As of July 6 there are 59 people who have been confirmed with infections.
The FDA first posted the Salmonella Braenderup … Read the rest
One-third of samples tested by Consumer Reports showed Salmonella contamination of ground chicken, including product from one of the nation’s largest producers.
The investigation by the non-profit consumer watchdog group included testing of 75 samples of ground chicken from Perdue and other companies. Purdue sells under its own brand and supplies chicken to Trader Joe’s and Wholesome Pantry. Consumer Reports also found Salmonella in samples from Isernio’s, Walmart and Whole Foods. Overall, no single brand stood out as being statistically … Read the rest
Freshpet Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe (4.5 lb. bag), with sell by date of 10/29/22, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans, notably children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised, when handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or surfaces exposed … Read the rest