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At least two people have died in a Listeria outbreak linked to chilled smoked trout fillets in the Netherlands. All six sick people have been hospitalized and two died from their infections. Another person has died but no information about the cause of death was given. Patients became ill between the beginning of February and…

Earlier this week Michelle Obama mentioned that she was experiencing “low-grade depression” right now. Now, in an illuminating Instagram post, the former first lady explained a little more about where those feelings are coming from—and gave a comforting message to anyone else who (understandably) might be going through a low period these days.On this week’s…

Opinion Editor’s note: Each Spring, attorneys Bill Marler and Denis Stearns teach a Food Safety Litigation course in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. This specialized program for attorneys brings together those who are interested in our food system, from farm to table. As a…

Food safety is the main area of concern for consumers, according to a survey by DNV GL. A total of 4,500 people were asked about food purchasing habits and results indicated the primary focus was on what impacts consumers directly as individuals. Half of consumers were interested in more information on food safety and health.…

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company…

Uh-oh, more produce recalls. On August 9, the produce warehouse Freshouse II, LLC announced a voluntary recall of lemons, limes, red potatoes, and oranges the company had shipped to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. The produce in question is potentially contaminated with bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness, according…

Pregnancy pains happen, and probably more often than you’d like (which would be no more than zero times). Pregnancy is one of the few experiences in life that can be at once beautiful and alarming. On the one hand, the awe-inspiring physical changes may reinforce how magical it is to be pregnant. But there are…