Food safety news

Here are some recent food safety news stories:

Recalls

• Tyson Foods recalls over 190,000 pounds of chicken products due to contamination with extraneous materials: The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of over 190,000 pounds of chicken products due to contamination with extraneous materials, including metal and plastic. (Source: Food Safety News)
• General Mills recalls 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Flour due to E. coli contamination: General Mills has recalled 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Flour due to potential contamination with E. coli. (Source: CNN)
• Kroger recalls ground beef products due to E. coli contamination: Kroger has recalled ground beef products due to potential contamination with E. coli. (Source: Food Safety News)

Outbreaks

• Multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to raw turkey products: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to raw turkey products. (Source: CDC)
• Outbreak of Cyclospora linked to fresh basil: The CDC has reported an outbreak of Cyclospora linked to fresh basil. (Source: CDC)
• Outbreak of Listeria linked to soft cheese: The CDC has reported an outbreak of Listeria linked to soft cheese. (Source: CDC)

Regulatory Updates

• FDA proposes new rules for food labeling: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new rules for food labeling, including requirements for nutrition facts and ingredient lists. (Source: FDA)
• USDA announces new food safety guidelines for leafy greens: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new food safety guidelines for leafy greens, including requirements for irrigation water testing and worker training. (Source: USDA)
• EU proposes new food safety rules for food allergens: The European Union has proposed new food safety rules for food allergens, including requirements for labeling and notification of allergenic ingredients. (Source: EU)

Research and Studies

• Study finds link between foodborne illness and cognitive decline: A new study has found a link between foodborne illness and cognitive decline in older adults. (Source: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
• Research suggests that food safety training can reduce foodborne illness: A new study has found that food safety training can reduce foodborne illness by improving food handling practices. (Source: Journal of Food Protection)
• Study finds that foodborne illness is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries: A new study has found that foodborne illness is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, where food safety infrastructure and resources are often limited. (Source: PLOS Medicine)