The hottest Recalls Substack posts right now

There have been serious food safety incidents recently, like children dying from toxic snacks in Pakistan and recalls of sausages and baby teething sticks in the US due to choking hazards.
Webinars are being offered to help food businesses improve safety practices, such as using hygienic tools and detecting harmful pathogens more quickly.
Issues with food contamination are ongoing, as seen in recalls of pretzels in Europe due to chemical contamination and alarming hygiene reports from food production plants.

Food safety breaches and frauds are being detected and individuals or companies involved are facing prosecution, sentencing, and significant fines.
The business allegedly involved in lead contamination of cinnamon is no longer operational, showing the severe consequences of such actions.
The global report on food recalls provides insights into the main causes of recalls in different regions such as the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand.

Probiotic supplements containing Clostridium butyricum should be prescribed carefully especially for hospitalized patients to avoid blood poisoning.
Be cautious of food recalls like meat contaminated with non-food grade mineral oil and consider their implications on public health.
Raw cheese recalls should be taken seriously as they can be linked to severe illnesses like E. coli infections, even if recalls are lifted prematurely.

A person with a peanut allergy died after eating a mislabelled cookie.
An 11,800 patient Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes in North America is officially over.
Recalls in the USA for shredded cheese due to glove remnants and in Canada for frozen corn due to Salmonella concerns.

Recalls of contaminated food products like spinach due to _Listeria_, and moth larvae in crispbreads show the importance of food safety in preventing health risks.
New resources from the FAO provide valuable insights into the impacts of contaminants like pesticide residues and microplastics on the human gut microbiome.
Upcoming webinars offer opportunities to learn about topics like allergen risk assessment, food import regulations, and FSSC 22000 compliance for enhancing food safety management.

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There's a fun food safety escape room competition happening, where teams solve puzzles to win prizes. It's a great way to learn about food safety while having fun.
Recent food safety news includes a huge recall of 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry. Staying updated on these recaps is important for everyone.
The edition highlights issues like food fraud, particularly with ginseng supplements, showing the need for awareness in food quality and safety.