Recalls and Bans of Products

Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts

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[ad_1] In the last few years, foodborne pathogens have had devastating consequences that alarmed the public. Bacteria in infant formula sickened babies. Deli meat ridden with listeria killed 10 people and led to 60 hospitalizations in 19 states. Lead-laden applesauce pouches poisoned young children. In each outbreak, state and federal officials connected the dots from … Read more

Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.

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[ad_1] Federal officials who spent the last year grappling with a surge of bird flu infections in cows and people are now confronting a spate of new cases in cats, some of which have died after eating contaminated, uncooked pet food. Since early December, more than two dozen cases have been confirmed in domestic cats … Read more