Health Authorities Investigate Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Possibly Linked to Raw Tuna in Sushi
The Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B variant L(+) tartrate(+) infections, possibly linked to sushi made from raw tuna. The FDA said it “recognize[s] that people will be concerned … [Read more...]
Mercury Fears Have FDA Considering Tuna Sushi Ban
Tuna Sushi Ban Over Mercury Contamination. Tuna Sushi could become a rarity due to concerns over mercury contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering filing a lawsuit that would take tuna sushi off the market in response to concerns about lab tests conducted for a New York Times article. Researchers … [Read more...]
