McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak 2024: Expert Analysis of Food Processing Safety
The recent McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to contaminated onions has sent shockwaves through the food processing industry. While media coverage has largely focused on consumer impact, food safety experts are examining deeper implications for processors and manufacturers, particularly regarding supply chain vulnerabilities and prevention strategies. This episode of the FoodTech Innovators Podcast looks into […]
5 Lessons from the Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
Another E. coli outbreak has emerged and it’s the second this year stemming from romaine lettuce. The tricky part about this recall is…there isn’t yet a recall. The US FDA and the Canadian CFIA have not yet issued a recall for romaine lettuce because they don’t yet know the source. This has caused ripple effects […]
2 More Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 2)
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Last week, we took a look at some recalls last year that were massive in scale, both in quantity of product recalled and geographic area. This week, we take a closer look at some of the more complicated recalls of the year: those that involve ingredients that were then used […]
From The Frying Pan To The Fire? Chipotle’s Food Safety Crisis
By now, most people know of the food safety woes facing Chipotle Mexican Grill. The saga began in July with six foodborne illness outbreaks allegedly linked to Chipotle locations across 16 states in the USA, involving three pathogens in multiple instances (E. coli, norovirus, and salmonella). The outbreaks sickened hundreds of people. What is Chipotle […]
Canadian Food Recalls By The Numbers
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued 124 recalls for 445 products in 2015. This was down from 180 recalls from the previous year, but what lessons can we learn from the data? See our analysis below the infographic. Higher Stakes for Outbreaks & Recalls To start us off, let’s look at how 2015 was the […]