Sewage-tainted shellfish sites in Washington state under scrutiny, could halt harvest
Despite heightened concerns over fecal contamination, shellfish from 15 designated areas in the US state's waters have been confirmed safe for consumption
‘Huge reputational damage’ to UK shellfish caused by sewage discharges
Shellfish industry members told Undercurrent consumers are increasingly unwilling to eat mussels, oysters and other bivalve shellfish
US FDA hits Choice Canning with three shrimp import refusals
Choice Canning is one of three Indian companies and one Chinese firm to have their shrimp denied entry into the US over adulteration-related concerns
FDA warns US importer, processor about HACCP violations
Euro USA's infractions have compromised the integrity of fish and fishery products, rendering them adulterated, the federal agency has advised
Europe faces listeria outbreaks with infections linked to smoked salmon
A new report detailed a prolonged cluster of 20 human listeria infections across Europe since 2019, with cases identified in Denmark, Germany and Italy
US norovirus outbreak linked to South Korean frozen oysters
The US Food and Drug Administration has flagged specific batches under the label "Amazing Sea Brand" for potential risk
Europe’s salmon processors split as EU votes to alter smoking rules
As Spanish, French and Italian processors celebrate, Mowi Poland told customers 'the new limit does not take into account the complexity of salmon processing and lacks sound scientific evidence'
New US sushi council doubles membership following Boston
The council, which includes harvesters, processors, distributors and end users, intends to develop and distribute food safety guidance tailored to the sushi industry's specialized supply chain
Disputed EU rule change on salmon smoking process faces April 11 vote
Major processors have said changes to the rules on salmon 'stiffening' will drive up costs, and European parliament will this week be asked to drop the idea
Health scare linked to fermented rice supplement impacts Japanese seafood
Health hazards caused by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's benikoji red fermented rice mold supplements are hurting seafood sales in Japan