The Public Health Agency of Canada has increased the number of salmonella infections related to English cucumbers purchased in Western Canada this summer.
UPDATED: In a rare recall of foods for two types of pathogens, federal agencies are investigating deli items containing processed vegetables from McCain Foods USA Inc.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide linked to fresh-cut melons distributed by Caito Foods LLC is over, but health officials were unable to find a common source.
A recall of fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon products by Caito Foods, Indianapolis, has spread to 23 states and hundreds of retail locations.
Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle tackle the big topics of the week, including why grape prices are so high, what the latest farm bill progress has been, and what the most recent update is on a pre-cut melon recall.
Caito Foods, Indianapolis, is recalling fresh-cut honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon products shipped to retailers in nine states after health authorities linked them to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 60 people.
Sprouts that were distributed to retailers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been recalled after the Food and Drug Administration detected salmonella in samples.
