Archives for January 2, 2015

Eight-year-old died from E. coli O157:H7 infection

Massachusetts parents sue Whole Foods, beef supplier for allegedly causing son's death

A Massachusetts couple has filed suit against Whole Foods Market and a Missouri beef supplier, alleging its E. coli-contaminated beef caused the death of the couple’s eight-year-old son.

Cherkizovo suffers ASF outbreak

African swine fever (ASF) has been discovered at two of Cherkizovo’s pig fattening facilities in Russia.

Norway food watchdog ensures hygiene standards at Nortura meat plant

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) has issued a notice of censure regarding deficient hygiene standards at a meat plant run by major Norway meat processor Nortura.