Ten more people are sick in Canada with Salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to pistachios and products containing pistachios. The Public Health| Food Safety News
The CDC has issued a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Metabolic Meals home delivery service. As of Aug. 5, there were 16 confirmed patients across 10 states. Seven of the patients have required hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illnesses... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
A second state law banning cell-grown meat is being challenged in federal court. The Institute for Justice (IJ), in collaboration with startups Wildtype and UPSIDE Foods, is suing Texas in an effort to strike down the newly enacted ban on the sale of cultivated meat in the Lone Star State.... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Dutch authorities have completed an investigation into cannabis in candy that prompted Haribo to issue a recall. The Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie) said no criminal prosecution will be filed. The agency said the candy manufacturer was not involved in the case. At the end of May, the Dutch Food... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The FAO and WHO are facing increasing demands for scientific evaluations at a time when there has been a “significant” reduction in donor funding. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) secretariat made the comments at the latest meeting of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods. A... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Endico Potatoes of Mount Vernon, NY, is recalling Endico brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is the result of sampling done by Pennsylvania inspectors at a distributor that revealed the finished products tested positive for Listeria... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Eight more pistachio products are under recall in Canada because of their link to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people. The recall of| Food Safety News
Calling for the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., almost two dozen groups say his policies and actions are a threat to food safety programs and other public health services. The 22 groups issued a joint statement on Sept. 3 citing 10 areas of concern... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Acceptance of food irradiation appears to be increasing, according to an analysis of previous research. A total of 27 peer-reviewed articles in English covering 24,474 people in 15 countries provided the survey-based data. Results showed a large increase in acceptance of irradiated food from 33 percent in 1992 to 67... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Four years after the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota struck down USDA’s rule eliminating line speed limits in pork and poultry plants, Republican Rep. Brad Finstad has introduced legislation to ensure that pork and poultry slaughter plants can operate at “full operational capacity.” Under Finstad’s American Protein... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
A plant-based soy drink has been recalled in the Netherlands after reports of nausea and vomiting. Danone Nutricia Nederland said a quality deviation was| Food Safety News
Following up on a case of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a cat, testing performed by the Food and Drug Administration has shown a link between| Food Safety News
Health officials in Sweden suspect contaminated eggs are behind a Salmonella outbreak in the country. Seven people from four regions are infected with a type of Salmonella Enteritidis that has previously been found in laying hens and in outbreaks associated with contaminated eggs. Interviews with sick people indicate that illnesses... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The two-year, 14-page petition to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) from Animal Partisan, an animal activist group based in Glen Allen, VA, has garnered its first endorsement from a state law enforcement organization. The Idaho Sheriffs Association (ISA) expressed its support for the Animal Partisan petition in... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The owner of a burger restaurant linked to a large botulism outbreak in Saudi Arabia in 2024 has gone into liquidation. The outbreak affected 75 people in| Food Safety News
-- OPINION -- Imagine buying a bag of shrimp, only to learn weeks later that it may have been exposed to radiation. Or opening your child’s lunchbox to| Food Safety News
Almost 50 confirmed E. coli infections and several deaths have been reported in eight nursing homes in a region of Belgium. In Flanders, it has been confirmed that 48 patients and seven deaths were caused by the same strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157. Infections in the eight... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Earlier this month, when the recommendations of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” Commission were leaked, I had an unhappy exchange with a former supporter of our organization, who felt we should be doing more to celebrate the administration’s success in getting companies... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
More than 20 E. coli infections have been reported in two regions of Germany with six children seriously ill. Information was provided by the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fisheries (LALLF) and the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGuS) on the situation in the districts of... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
By Doug Farquhar State legislatures introduced more than 350 bills related to food safety during the 2025 legislative sessions, with 73 being enacted as of August 2025. General food safetyLegislatures enacted 12 bills directly related to food safety and state food safety agencies. Colorado enacted HB 1059 (Food Waste Reduction,... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Up to 10 people have been affected in Australia because of the presence of milk in products that are supposed to be dairy free. Cocobella has recalled all coconut yogurt products after the undeclared milk allergen was identified in some product lines. The company confirmed coconut yogurt is produced in... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
As Labor Day celebrations conclude today, Americans will be left with a bounty of leftovers from barbecues, picnics and other gatherings. From juicy burgers and grilled chicken to creamy potato salad and fruit platters, these remnants of the holiday can extend the festive spirit, if handled safely. The U.S. Department... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat uncured pepperoni pizza product imported from Italy that did not receive the benefit of import reinspection. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase, but consumers... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA, is recalling 18,000 bags (net weight 2 pounds) of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium.... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Country Eggs LLC has updated the product code dates on eggs that have been recalled because of their link to a major Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 95 people. The change is for Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and bulk Country Eggs with the sell by: July 1 through Sept.... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
More shrimp from Indonesia and sold at Walmart stores in 28 states is being recalled because of exposure to a radioactive isotope. AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA, is recalling 26,460 packages of Cocktail Shrimp 6 ounce, imported from Indonesia, because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The CDC has officially confirmed that is no longer tracking six of eight pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses. In communication with Food Safety News a spokesperson with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency will only track Salmonella and shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) moving forward. “Although... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Public health officials are investigating a large Salmonella outbreak and have traced it to eggs. A recall has been initiated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting that 95 people across 14 states have been sickened. The Food and Drug Administration first posted information about the outbreak on... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
About 20 residents of six nursing homes in Belgium have fallen ill after being infected with E. coli. Local media reported five people had died but it was not certain what role E. coli played in their deaths. The Flemish Department of Health (Departement Zorg), Federal Agency for the Safety... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Stop & Shop has been ordered to pay $75,000 in fines and adopt stricter food safety safeguards after an Ocean County investigation revealed widespread mislabeling and spoiled meat at several New Jersey stores, officials announced Monday. The investigation began after complaints about spoiled beef and poultry at the Toms River... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Denmark has revealed norovirus caused the most foodborne outbreaks this past year with Salmonella and Campylobacter in joint second. In 2024, 55 foodborne outbreaks were registered with 1,126 people sick. Representatives from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen), and Statens... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Country Eggs LLC of Lucerne Valley, CA, is recalling its Sunshine Yolks and Golden Yolks brand eggs because they have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 95 people. The Large Brown Cage Free Sunshine eggs were distributed in California and Nevada. Product was delivered to grocery stores... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Enteritidis. Investigators for the Food and Drug Administration have not yet been able to find the source of the pathogen, which has sickened 31 people. The agency has not released any patient data such as their ages... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Two men have been jailed and another two have received suspended prison sentences in England for diverting unfit meat back into the food chain. Defendants were convicted earlier this year following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU). Anthony Fear, director of... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a rule to change post-mortem (after death) inspection requirements for swine slaughter establishments “to remove mandatory mandibular lymph node incision and viscera palpation requirements in both traditional and New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) establishments.” Whenever there is something complicated like that,... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Researchers looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed major differences between how countries monitor infections. The study emphasized the substantial differences in transmission routes, surveillance, notification and detection methods, as well as testing and sampling practices of selected diseases across six countries. Despite these variations, recorded case... Continue Reading| Food Safety News
Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak grows with source still unknown| Food Safety News
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two new Salmonella outbreaks of unknown origin. Both of the outbreaks are from Salmonella Enteritidis.| Food Safety News
The demand for food away from home has witnessed a surge in recent years, making restaurants a crucial source of food-related illness outbreaks. A new| Food Safety News
In what federal prosecutors say is the largest ever fine of its kind, operators of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. have agreed to pay $25 million to resolve| Food Safety News
President Trump has again nominated Mindy Brashears to be USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety. Brashears served as Undersecretary for Food Safety for| Food Safety News
-- OPINION -- Tis the season of summer feasts and boozy barbecues in America. It’s time for a reminder about food safety. This month, World Food Safety| Food Safety News
An outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers from Florida is growing. As of May 30, 45 people across 18 states had been infected. Sixteen| Food Safety News
Whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. are linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella in several| Food Safety News
Camerican International of Paramus, NJ, is recalling 7.05 oz boxes of Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream because of| Food Safety News
To get their whole milk and 2 percent products back into the nation’s schools, dairy farmers may have to accept some competition from non-dairy| Food Safety News
California is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed foods in public school lunches with bipartisan legislation| Food Safety News
A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be| Food Safety News
UK checks on certain produce from Europe have been delayed until 2027. Planned post-Brexit border checks on medium-risk fruits and vegetables will now| Food Safety News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be| Food Safety News
Sulu Organics LLC of Bartlett, IL, is recalling 6,166 pounds of pork lard and beef tallow products that were produced without the benefit of federal| Food Safety News
Researchers have assessed the impact of processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on chicken meat. Findings showed that| Food Safety News
A petition campaign is underway to secure a place on the 2025 election ballot in Denver to ban foie gras in the Mile High City. This year, the campaign| Food Safety News
Thailand has reported its first human anthrax-related death in 30 years. In May, Thailand informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of four cases of| Food Safety News
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat ham croquette product because of| Food Safety News
Isabelle’s Kitchen, Inc., of Harleysville, PA, is recalling 946 cases of refrigerated deli salads containing fresh cucumbers because of potential| Food Safety News
-- OPINION -- Leafy greens contaminated with deadly microbial pathogens pose a serious threat to U.S. consumers. Lawsuits against growers and processors| Food Safety News
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not| Food Safety News
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the conviction of a man who made fraudulent claims about tea. Thomas Robinson, 52, was found guilty on two| Food Safety News
Haribo has recalled sweets in the Netherlands because of potential contamination with cannabis. The recall covers Happy Cola F!ZZ 1,000 grams with a| Food Safety News
With the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report, pesticide use that may harm children while helping farmers is quickly emerging as one of| Food Safety News
Companies in the food industry in the United Kingdom have been urged to make sure they are prepared for upcoming legislation around fraud. Under the| Food Safety News
European experts identified seven emerging risks and requested information on a host of other issues as part of meetings held in 2024, according to a| Food Safety News
The FDA has issued a public alert regarding all food imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. doing business as East Africa Boutique| Food Safety News
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign| Food Safety News
The Coastal Companies, based in Laurel, MD, is recalling 17 products, including salads, salsas and other items containing cucumbers, because of potential| Food Safety News
Joseph Journell thought he was doing the wholesome thing when he fed raw, unpasteurized milk to his cats. Journell also drank the raw milk, thinking it| Food Safety News
Dairyland Produce, LLC, (doing business as Hardie’s Fresh Foods) of Houston, TX and Dallas, TX is recalling Cucumber Select 6 count, because of potential| Food Safety News
Operations at a company in Lithuania have been suspended after food agency inspectors were denied entry to the premises during an inspection. The State| Food Safety News
An ongoing outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis has been traced to eggs from a Wisconsin poultry farm. The Centers for Disease Control and| Food Safety News
So called alt-meat, cultivated from cells and grown in laboratory-like facilities, has experienced regulatory and market success in only fits and| Food Safety News
