Avian influenza H5N1 is a type A bird flu virus, typically, it does not infect people. Human infections have most often happened after close or lengthy unprotected contact with infected birds. The spread...
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BlogBird Flu and its impact on humans
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In the newsIn Ireland, a batch of Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers was recalled due to Salmonella
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recalled Hogan's Farm Turkey Burgers due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product is past its use by date, however, since it is suitable for home freezing, consume...
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In the newsIn Canada update of public health notice on the Outbreak of Salmonella linked to salami and cacciatore products
In Canada, Public Health Canada warned the public not to consume recalled salami and cacciatore products. 88 illnesses (British Columbia (1), Alberta (69), Manitoba (1), Ontario (17)), and 9 hospitalizations were reported. T...
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BlogAre food outbreaks and recalls rising? It apper as if we hear about new outbreaks very frequently
There has been a barrage of bad news about food safety lately. Ten people died after eating Boar’s Head deli meat connected to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak and dozens were hospitalized. An E....
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In the newsIn Hong Kong, CFS urges the public not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged salami suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella
In Hong Kong, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department reported on July 29, urging the public not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged salami, as the product might have be...
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In the newsIn Australia, Chetak Melbourne deep SPROUTED MOONG and deep SPROUTED MAT were recalled due to Salmonella
The Australian Food Standards reported that Chetak Melbourne Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of - deep SPROUTED MOONG (454g) and deep SPROUTED MAT (454g) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The prod...