2 months ago
French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 because of the potential to contain undeclared walnuts.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
News Desk
2 months ago
We are the wealthiest nation in the history of human civilization. We spend countless billions on wars, artificial intelligence, ballrooms and arches. We can make infant formula safe. We have chosen, thus far, not to do the hard regulatory work required to ensure it.
Bill Marler
2 months ago
Motions for class certification were filed against the company relating to harm allegedly caused to the public, associated with positive tests for Salmonella.
Joe Whitworth
2 months ago
News Desk
2 months ago
The 2026 Food Safety Summit is just two weeks away, bringing together food safety professionals from across the industry for an immersive, solutions-driven event packed with expert insights, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections.
Now in its 28th year, the Summit will feature a comprehensive and forward-looking program designed to address
Guest Contributor
2 months ago
An assessment of black pepper controls in Brazil has revealed the Salmonella contamination rate has improved but raised questions about a lack of checks at primary production level.
The September 2025 DG Sante audit assessed the official control systems for food of non-animal origin intended for export to the European
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
Few pathogens frustrate me more than Hepatitis A, because we have had a safe, effective vaccine against it since 1995, and we still can't seem to get it into the arms of the people who need it most.
Bill Marler
2 months 1 week ago
Early findings have suggested a link to uncooked sprouts
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
A year after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged food companies to voluntarily phase out their use of synthetic dyes, little action has been taken.
According to Consumer Reports, promises by major companies like Coca-Cola, Mondelez, and Unilever haven’t materialized. The non-profit group has
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
Chinese authorities have issued penalties against seven e-commerce platforms for violations including food safety.
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed fines for a series of "ghost kitchen" food delivery cases.
Citing the food safety and e-commerce laws of China, SAMR ordered the platforms to correct their
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Ayco Farms Inc., recalled 8,302 cartons of whole cantaloupes because the fruit may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The cantaloupes were sold by Ayco Farms Inc., which first initiated the recall on March 24. On April 20, the FDA upgraded
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
Federal law allows food companies to use chemicals designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) without having them subject to review by the Food and Drug Administration. The New York law would help close that loophole.
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
An agency in the Isle of Man has been told to look again at a food hygiene request after initially refusing to release information.
The Information Commissioner upheld a complaint against the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
Contaminated food plays a key role in the spread of several major pathogens, according to a Dutch source attribution study.
Scientists attributed cases of 26 foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands to seven transmission pathways, 20 food groups, and two animal groups.
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
Police seized two jars of HiPP baby food in a store in Brno, which matched the description given in an e-mail sent by the unknown perpetrator.
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
Researchers are studying the impact nanoplastics have on Salmonella and have found they cause the pathogen to become more virulent.
The researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are particularly looking at Salmonella on plastic used in packaging for ground turkey.
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
Safe food practices and information on additives and flavorings are the main areas highlighted in the latest edition of a European food safety campaign.
The Safe2Eat campaign is organized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It aims to deepen engagement and support informed food choices across Europe.
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
The 40 patients are mainly children and adolescents
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week 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
2 months 1 week ago
It’s well known that direct-to-consumer (DTC) food recall communication needs improvement. Currently, there’s no legal requirement for food companies to notify consumers directly when food products are recalled. While recalls may be posted publicly on the FDA or USDA websites, the onus is on the consumers
Guest Contributor
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1 day 5 hours ago
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