1 month 2 weeks ago
Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella.
To date, one illnesses has been reported directly to Berlin Seeds in connection with this seed.
The recall was
News Desk
1 month 2 weeks ago
Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, NC, is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and bearing labels with a fake USDA mark of inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
As more
News Desk
1 month 2 weeks ago
Wakefern Food Corp. is recalling Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA testing identified elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits.
Patulin is a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may be present in products made from affected fruit.
News Desk
1 month 3 weeks ago
Without a credible threat of criminal enforcement, expect companies to invest less in food safety, and more foodborne illness outbreaks.
Thomas Gremillion
1 month 3 weeks ago
Officials have been unable to confirm exactly how about 175 people fell sick with norovirus at a camp in Belgium at the end of August.
An investigation into the outbreak at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) involved the regional health service (GGD) West-Brabant, the Netherlands Food and Consumer
News Desk
1 month 3 weeks ago
Plans to create Scottish-specific pathogen thresholds have been dropped, according to an update on foodborne illness in the country.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it would follow the approach set for the United Kingdom by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
It has been estimated that the burden for the
Joe Whitworth
1 month 3 weeks ago
GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix listed below due to potential undeclared wheat gluten.
People who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse
News Desk
1 month 3 weeks ago
The berries were imported from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile.
Coral Beach
1 month 3 weeks ago
Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria are the main contributors to the foodborne disease burden in Sweden, but many cases are not reported, according to a study.
Researchers estimated the national foodborne burden from 2013 to 2022 and explored links to sources and climate factors. They identified over 1.2 million cases,
Joe Whitworth
1 month 3 weeks ago
The CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported black clams.
The Food and Drug Administration has posted a warning about La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador in 16-ounce plastic packages.
As of Sept.
Coral Beach
1 month 3 weeks ago
There has been an increase in reports by consumers of potential violations involving food, according to Lithuania’s food agency.
From January to August 2025, the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) received 2,311 notifications, while this year there were 2,639.
Joe Whitworth
1 month 3 weeks ago
If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Cookson Beecher
1 month 3 weeks ago
Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the United States routinely takes several days to weeks.
Research in July and August 2026 commissioned by technology company Balloon One
News Desk
1 month 3 weeks ago
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
News Desk
1 month 3 weeks ago
Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland.
Findings come from a risk assessment as part of a project by Ruokavirasto (the Finnish Food Authority) and research organization VTT.
Joe Whitworth
1 month 3 weeks ago
Sodium reduction targets are being used to address excessive sodium intake in the U.S. On average, current consumption is almost 50 percent above the recommended limit.
Dan Flynn
1 month 3 weeks ago
I have spent more than 30 years representing people sickened by contaminated food. I do not often read a speech by an FDA official and find myself agreeing with nearly every line. This week I did.
Bill Marler
1 month 3 weeks ago
Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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Darin Detwiler
1 month 3 weeks ago
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