foodborne illness outbreak News

Latest Beef Recall Highlights Growing Magnitude of Foodborne Illnesses

The impact of Arizona beef distributor JBS Tolleson’s recent recall of nearly 7 million pounds of ground beef sold nationwide has yet to be determined. The recall, prompted by 57 cases of salmonella across 16 states, will likely lead to …

Produce Safety Rules Aimed at Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

The Obama administration wants you to eat your fruits and vegetables. They also want the produce to be safe. Long-awaited rules issued by the Food and Drug Administration Friday are designed to help prevent large-scale, deadly outbreaks of foodborne illness …

Almost 60 People Fall Ill After Florida Holiday Party

Almost 60 people fell ill after a catered holiday party at an office building in Central Florida. Fire rescue units from Orange County, Seminole County and Winter Park were called to the Maitland Colannades building Wednesday afternoon when dozens of …

Tennessee Wins Federal Grant for Food Safety Center

Tennessee is one of five states to receive a federal grant to establish an Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence. The center will be located at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and operated in cooperation with the state Health …

North Carolina to Match Stricter Federal Food Safety Rules

North Carolina residents can express themselves on new restaurant regulations aimed at making meals safer, a move much of the industry supports. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the state public health division held a public hearing to determine …