A seed supplier connected to an ongoing E. coli and Salmonella outbreak associated with alfalfa sprouts has agreed to recall the seed lot supplied to sprout growers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA announced the recall on September 15 but has not identified the seed supplier or provided details such as lot numbers for the affected seeds. Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts The investigation has identified Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as one source of illnesses in the outbreak. The company grows alfalfa sprouts that have been linked to infections with both E. coli […]

Canadian food safety authorities have announced a recall of select organic microgreens sold under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands due to possible contamination with pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli). According to the recall notice issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recall was initiated by the company after concerns of contamination with pathogenic E. coli. No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported so far. The affected products were distributed in Ontario and Quebec. Recalled Products Consumers are advised to check product labels, UPCs, and best-before dates to identify affected products: Farm Boy Brand […]

A food recall has been issued in New Zealand for selected sprout products from Southern Alp Sprouts Limited and Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Although no illnesses have been reported so far, the recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure to protect public health. The affected products include Southern Alp Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts and Pams Onion Sprouts Combo, both sold in 120 g plastic punnets. Sprouts are considered high-risk foods due to their moist growing conditions, which can support the growth of harmful pathogens like Listeria if contamination occurs during […]

Authorities in northern **Lao Cai Province, Vietnam have indicted a bean sprout producer for allegedly manufacturing and distributing large quantities of bean sprouts using a banned chemical growth regulator. According to the Lao Cai Department of Public Security, Chu Thi Hoa (36) has been charged with violating food safety regulations after investigators discovered the use of 6-Benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) during bean sprout production. Investigation Details The case emerged after police received a tip-off on 29 March about the suspected use of prohibited chemicals in bean sprout production. Authorities raided the facility and seized more than four metric tons of bean sprouts […]