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HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is urging Pennsylvanians to take COVID-19 and food safety precautions as they plan household celebrations during the upcoming holidays.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe …
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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections was recently posted:
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During a virtual ceremony, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico – the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of …
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CDC has posted a new food safety alert for a Salmonella illness outbreak linked to bagged peaches, and updated recall information and case counts for a Salmonella outbreak linked to onions.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided an update on the status of the investigation of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses tied to the consumption of bagged salads.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water, such as the water used in farm irrigation …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs, released a statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new Smarter Food Safety Initiative:
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising businesses to not sell or distribute pre-cut fruit products (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes) from Tailor Cut Produce in North Brunswick, …
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YORK, PA — On Wednesday, Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to announce the launch of EatSafePA, a free mobile app that …
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