AppET Rajasthan Awards 2024 Now Open for Entries Celebrating Industry Excellence
The AppET Rajasthan Awards 2024 are now open for entries, celebrating excellence in sectors like Government, Health, and Food Safety. This prestigious event offers businesses a platform to showcase innovative practices and gain recognition for their contributions. Participants are encouraged to submit projects emphasizing innovation and community impact, while also addressing critical issues like food safety and microbial contamination. Join industry leaders in this opportunity to connect and foster advancements in your sector.
Wehah Farms Issues Recall for Lundberg Rice Due to Contamination Risk
Wehah Farms has issued a voluntary recall of 4,600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice due to potential contamination with rodent parts. Affected products, packaged in 1-pound bags, have the lot code 231004 and a best before date of October 4, 2024. This Class II recall impacts consumers in Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The FDA advises consumers to check their pantries and return any affected products for a refund.
Revolutionary Lead Detection Technology Developed by MIT Engineers
A recent breakthrough in lead detection technology has resulted in the development of a compact and cost-effective device that can accurately measure lead concentrations in water. With approximately 240 million individuals worldwide exposed to unsafe levels of lead in drinking water, this innovation offers a promising solution to the pressing public health issue. The device, utilizing a photonic chip and crown ethers, can detect lead levels as low as 15 parts per billion, meeting current EPA standards for safe drinking water.
Sunny Day Flooding Leads to Increased Fecal Bacteria in Coastal Waters, Study Finds
A recent study from North Carolina State University reveals that ‘sunny day flooding’ in coastal areas is causing increased levels of fecal bacteria in the waters, posing potential risks to public health. The research focused on the impact of rising sea levels on fecal bacteria contamination, with floodwaters containing elevated levels even during minimal flooding. The study emphasizes the need for policymakers and public health officials to address the implications of sunny day flooding on coastal water quality to safeguard the well-being of coastal communities and ecosystems.
Public Health Alert Issued for Contaminated Ground Beef Products
Officials issue public health alert for ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli. Products with establishment number ‘EST. 960A’ distributed nationwide. No recall initiated, but consumers advised not to consume. Greater Omaha Packing Co. identified contamination issue. No illness reports yet. FSIS urges disposal of affected products.
New Cost-Effective Method Detects Low Concentrations of Pharmaceutical Waste and Contaminants in Water
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed a cost-effective plasmonic-based detector for detecting low concentrations of pharmaceutical waste in water, offering a promising solution to the detection of harmful piperidine residue. This groundbreaking work, published in Environmental Science: Nano, utilizes a plasmonic substrate with unparalleled sensitivity to piperidine, paving the way for more affordable and portable Raman devices for environmental monitoring.
Recall issued for chili-flavored sauce over toxin concerns
A recall was issued for a chili-flavored sauce over concerns of contamination with toxins. The FDA announced the voluntary recall by Aji Mori Sauce Corp., DBA Sushi Koo, due to lack of oversight. The sauce was distributed in Los Angeles, California, and sold online. No illnesses have been reported. The recall offers full refunds for the product.
Haleon issues voluntary recall of Robitussin cough syrups due to microbial contamination
The UK-based healthcare company Haleon has issued a voluntary nationwide recall in the US of Robitussin cough syrups due to microbial contamination. In a statement on Wednesday, Haleon recalled eight batches of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin…
Salm Partners LLC Recalls 133,039 Pounds of Turkey Kielbasa Due to Potential Contamination
Salm Partners LLC of Denmark, WI, has issued a recall for 133,039 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products due to potential contamination with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made…