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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ground beef products produced on March 28, with a use/freeze-by date of April 22. These products should not be consumed due to the risk of E.coli contamination. The recall was issued after an inventory of a product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, and portions of the contaminated beef were used to produce ground beef products that were shipped for sale. FSIS urges consumers to discard or return any ground beef products with the establishment number ‘EST. 960A’ within the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers are encouraged to cook raw meat to a temperature of 160 degrees before eating to minimize the risk of E. coli infection.

Amidst concerns over cancer-causing pesticides, authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have suspended the sale of certain spice products from Everest and MDH. Everest Food Products, the manufacturer of Everest spices, has reassured consumers that their products remain safe for consumption despite these actions. The company claims that their spices undergo rigorous testing and adhere to safety standards set by the Spice Board of India.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended Roshan Modi for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 on behalf of a Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) official in Thane, Maharashtra. The arrest was made based on a complaint, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Modi and the FDA official.

Aldi has recalled its Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White due to potential tampering. The recall affects all products with best before dates up to April 29, 2024. Customers are urged to return affected products to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund. The recall is part of an ongoing police investigation, and Aldi has emphasized that the recall is a precautionary measure. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is working with Aldi and police agencies to investigate the contamination cause.

Two out of four cake samples collected after the death of a Patiala girl have been found to be substandard. The samples, collected from India Bakery, contained high levels of an artificial sweetener. The victim’s family had ordered the cake online for her birthday celebration. The police are investigating the case and have arrested several persons. The Punjab Health Minister has ordered a thorough probe into the incident and expressed his condolences to the family.

Seven Calgary halal meat outlets have been forced to close due to an RCMP investigation into unlawful livestock dealing and illegal slaughter operations in Southern Alberta. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued closure orders to five retail outlets, a food wholesaler, and a catering business, citing concerns about the sale of uninspected meat. Authorities are investigating the source of the meat and potential health risks to the public.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Co. that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. These products were shipped nationwide to food service institutions and retail locations. Consumers who have purchased these products or food service institutions that have these products are urged not to consume or serve them and to dispose of them immediately.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a nationwide alert for ground beef sold throughout the U.S. that may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected products were produced on March 28, 2024, and have a use or freeze-by date of April 22, 2024. Consumers and food service institutions are urged not to consume or serve the affected products, which should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The USDA has issued an alert for ground beef sold nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli. The affected products were produced on March 28, 2024, and have a use or freeze-by date of April 22, 2024. They have the mark “EST. 960A” inside the USDA inspection mark. Consumers are urged not to consume the products and return them to the place of purchase. The contamination was detected by the beef’s producers during an inventory and no illnesses have been reported.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has begun collecting samples of powdered spices from various brands, including MDH and Everest, following concerns raised by Singapore and Hong Kong about the quality of exported spices. The FSSAI is checking the spices against its quality standards, while the Spices Board of India investigates the banned sale of four spice-mix products by MDH and Everest due to excessive pesticide levels.