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PA Health Secretary Encourages Food Safety, COVID-19 Precautions for Upcoming Holidays
Pennsylvania

PA Health Secretary Encourages Food Safety, COVID-19 Precautions for Upcoming Holidays

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving
Health / Medical / National

USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Deli Meats
Health / Medical

CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Deli Meats

October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 - by MyChesCo

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections was recently posted:

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FDA, Mexican Counterparts Enhance Food Safety Partnership
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FDA, Mexican Counterparts Enhance Food Safety Partnership

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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: New Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Bagged Peaches; Update on Outbreak Linked to Onions
Government / Infectious Diseases / National

CDC: New Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Bagged Peaches; Update on Outbreak Linked to Onions

August 23, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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FDA and CDC Use Technological Advancements to Investigate Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Bagged Salads
Government / Health / Medical / National

FDA and CDC Use Technological Advancements to Investigate Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Bagged Salads

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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FDA Announces New Protocol for the Development and Registration of Treatments for Preharvest Agricultural Water
Government / National

FDA Announces New Protocol for the Development and Registration of Treatments for Preharvest Agricultural Water

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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FDA Launches New Era of Smarter Food Safety Initiative, Releases Blueprint and Pilot Study
Government / Health / Medical / National

FDA Launches New Era of Smarter Food Safety Initiative, Releases Blueprint and Pilot Study

July 15, 2020July 14, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Commonwealth Warns Businesses Not to Use Pre-Cut Fruit Products from New Jersey Company, May Be Linked to Salmonella
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Warns Businesses Not to Use Pre-Cut Fruit Products from New Jersey Company, May Be Linked to Salmonella

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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PA Department of Agriculture Launches Restaurant Inspection Report Mobile App
Food & Dining / Pennsylvania

PA Department of Agriculture Launches Restaurant Inspection Report Mobile App

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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