Organic food news

• More Cyclospora infections in outbreak linked to Del Monte pre-cut fresh vegetables

  23-06-2018 06:01
  New parasitic infections linked to Del Monte brand pre-cut fresh vegetables continue to be reported even though the multi-national company initiated a recall on June 8.
  At least 144 people are confirmed to be infected by Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite, according to an outbreak update posted June 21 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
  However, in Wisconsin, where the vast majority of the infected people live, public health officials report 149 confirmed cases of cyclospor
  
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• NC restaurant remains open after E. coli confirmed in customer

  23-06-2018 06:00
  The Mexico Viejo restaurant in Taylorsville, NC, about 60 miles north of Charlotte, remained open Friday after as many as 45 customers reported illnesses to the local health department.
  Officials from the Alexander County Health Department said on Friday that one E. coli infection has been confirmed. One person was hospitalized due to the illness.
  County Health Director Leeanne Whisnant said the health department was notified Friday morning about the confirmed case of E. coli. The health departm
  
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• 129 tons of pork lard products recalled for lack of inspection

  23-06-2018 06:00
  Skokie, IL-based Quay Corp. is recalling approximately 258,121 pounds of pork lard products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
  The shelf stable packaged pork lard products were produced on July 29, 2016, through June 22, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
  • 28-oz. sealed plastic cups containing “MARGARITA MANTECA PORK LARD” with sell-by d
  
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