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FDA urges market pullout of Korean molluscan shellfish

June 18, 2012

UNITED STATES – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised US food wholesalers, food retailers and food-service operators to remove from their distribution chains all clams, mussels, oysters and scallops – collectively known as molluscan shellfish – that have […]

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E. Coli scare in Japan takes raw beef liver off the shelves

June 18, 2012

JAPAN – A food-safety panel has decided to ban the serving of raw beef liver after deeming it a health risk. Effective this July, barbecue restaurants  and local bars will no longer serve this favourite dish which is part of […]

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Korean Oysters pulled from Local shelves after Nationwide Ban

June 4, 2012

GUAM – Two brands of canned Korean oysters have been pulled from local shelves following a nationwide ban, and GovGuam health officials are still searching for more. Cans of “Geisha Whole Oysters in Water” and “Crown Prince Whole Oysters in […]

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