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FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
FoodNet, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses, reduced surveillance to two pathogens (salmonella and STEC) starting July 1, 2024, due to insufficient funding, raising concerns among food safety experts about hindering outbreak detection and trend analysis.
FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
FoodNet, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses, reduced surveillance to two pathogens (salmonella and STEC) starting July 1, 2024, due to insufficient funding, raising concerns among food safety experts about hindering outbreak detection and trend analysis.
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28% Bias Score
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
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20% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 79, Prompts Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened 79 people across seven states, hospitalizing 21, prompting a recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs; this follows similar outbreaks with cucumbers and ground beef, raising concerns about food safety practices, particularly during summer months.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 79, Prompts Recall
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened 79 people across seven states, hospitalizing 21, prompting a recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs; this follows similar outbreaks with cucumbers and ground beef, raising concerns about food safety practices, particularly during summer months.
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12% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Sickens 70+
Over 70 people across nine states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to 1.7 million dozen recalled eggs from August Egg Company, sold at various retailers including Walmart and Safeway; 21 people have been hospitalized.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Sickens 70+
Over 70 people across nine states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to 1.7 million dozen recalled eggs from August Egg Company, sold at various retailers including Walmart and Safeway; 21 people have been hospitalized.
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36% Bias Score
Home Food Storage Guide: Preventing Waste and Illness
This article provides specific guidelines on storing opened food items in the home, ranging from butter and jams to sauces and condiments, to reduce food waste and foodborne illness risks, aligning with the UN's global food safety initiative.
Home Food Storage Guide: Preventing Waste and Illness
This article provides specific guidelines on storing opened food items in the home, ranging from butter and jams to sauces and condiments, to reduce food waste and foodborne illness risks, aligning with the UN's global food safety initiative.
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24% Bias Score
LGMA: High-Cost, High-Safety Standards for US Leafy Greens
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), a self-funded industry coalition, sets rigorous food safety standards for leafy greens exceeding FDA regulations, costing growers an average of $21,500 per acre but impacting 90-94% of the nation's leafy greens production (55 billion servings a...
LGMA: High-Cost, High-Safety Standards for US Leafy Greens
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), a self-funded industry coalition, sets rigorous food safety standards for leafy greens exceeding FDA regulations, costing growers an average of $21,500 per acre but impacting 90-94% of the nation's leafy greens production (55 billion servings a...
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40% Bias Score
FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
Due to insufficient funding, the FoodNet program, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses affecting 16% of the U.S. population, reduced its surveillance on July 1st to only salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, potentially hindering outbreak response and trend analysis.
FoodNet Scales Back Surveillance, Raising Food Safety Concerns
Due to insufficient funding, the FoodNet program, a federal-state partnership monitoring foodborne illnesses affecting 16% of the U.S. population, reduced its surveillance on July 1st to only salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, potentially hindering outbreak response and trend analysis.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Issues Class I Recall of 1.7 Million Egg Cartons Due to Salmonella
1.7 million cartons of eggs were recalled due to Salmonella contamination, causing 79 illnesses (21 hospitalizations) across nine states; the FDA issued a Class I recall due to high risk of serious health consequences.
FDA Issues Class I Recall of 1.7 Million Egg Cartons Due to Salmonella
1.7 million cartons of eggs were recalled due to Salmonella contamination, causing 79 illnesses (21 hospitalizations) across nine states; the FDA issued a Class I recall due to high risk of serious health consequences.
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44% Bias Score
Cashew Butter Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Children Across Europe
A salmonella outbreak linked to cashew butter has sickened 52 children in Germany and 13 in Austria, leading to a product recall across several European countries; the bacteria is usually associated with contaminated poultry.
Cashew Butter Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Children Across Europe
A salmonella outbreak linked to cashew butter has sickened 52 children in Germany and 13 in Austria, leading to a product recall across several European countries; the bacteria is usually associated with contaminated poultry.
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12% Bias Score
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Egg Recall Sickens 79
Approximately 1.7 million eggs from August Egg Company, distributed to stores in seven states from February to May, caused a salmonella outbreak sickening 79 people (21 hospitalized) prompting a recall.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Egg Recall Sickens 79
Approximately 1.7 million eggs from August Egg Company, distributed to stores in seven states from February to May, caused a salmonella outbreak sickening 79 people (21 hospitalized) prompting a recall.
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16% Bias Score
Listeria Outbreak Hospitalizes 10, Prompts Widespread Recall
A listeria outbreak linked to to-go sandwiches from Fresh & Ready Foods has hospitalized 10 people in California and Nevada; over 80 products were recalled after FDA investigators found listeria on production equipment, prompting a federal investigation and highlighting the risk of food-borne illnes...
Listeria Outbreak Hospitalizes 10, Prompts Widespread Recall
A listeria outbreak linked to to-go sandwiches from Fresh & Ready Foods has hospitalized 10 people in California and Nevada; over 80 products were recalled after FDA investigators found listeria on production equipment, prompting a federal investigation and highlighting the risk of food-borne illnes...
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48% Bias Score
Foodborne Illnesses Surge in 2024 Despite Fewer Recalls
A U.S. PIRG Education Fund study reveals a rise in foodborne illnesses in 2024 despite fewer recalls, with hospitalizations and deaths more than doubling compared to 2023, largely due to E. coli, listeria, and salmonella outbreaks linked to various food products.
Foodborne Illnesses Surge in 2024 Despite Fewer Recalls
A U.S. PIRG Education Fund study reveals a rise in foodborne illnesses in 2024 despite fewer recalls, with hospitalizations and deaths more than doubling compared to 2023, largely due to E. coli, listeria, and salmonella outbreaks linked to various food products.
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32% Bias Score
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