Food Safety News

Rising temperatures and heatwaves are expected to have a major impact on serious Salmonella infections, according to scientists.

The Public Health Agency of Canada reports its investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still active one year since recording the first infection.

In an update April 13, the agency said people are still getting sick with illnesses reported as recently as last month.

The public health

Fish has been connected to two separate outbreaks in the Philippines and Vanuatu.

Media reports on the number of sick people in the Philippines range from 20 to 51.

The City Government of Cadiz reported that some residents fell ill after consuming fish locally known as “aloy” or

Soo brand Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky and Pork Jerky are being recalled in Canada because of mold on the products.

The recalled jerky was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency did not post any product photos with the recall notice.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that extensively drug resistant Shigella infections are increasing.

The research, published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, covered a sample of Shigella infections from 2011 through 2023. Shigella is transmitted via contaminated food or

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

An analysis of travel-related infections in England has found the odds of getting sick are higher when visiting countries outside Europe on all-inclusive packages.

Having a better understanding of travel-associated infections could help to improve pre-travel advice and support public health actions, which may lead to a reduction in gastrointestinal

Two companies have been fined after two men were killed by faults involving a system used to reduce Campylobacter contamination at a chicken factory in England.

Banham Poultry Ltd and Air Products PLC were sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after the deaths of Jonathan Collins, 34, and Neil Moon, 49,

Oregon State University has launched a new online Quality and Food Safety training series aimed at building practical skills for professionals across the food industry.

The program, offered through OSU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) unit in partnership with its Department of Food Science and Technology, features short

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.

Alarjawi brand Royal Zaatar is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella.

The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. As of the posting of the recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency there had been no confirmed illnesses related to the product.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw beef and pork products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. 

The products may contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was

The FDA is continuing to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections that has sickened at least 68 people.

The outbreak was first reported by the Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 25. At that time the agency reported 38 confirmed patients. The source of the outbreak is not yet

By STOP Foodborne Illness

As the industry prepares to gather in Rosemont, Illinois for the 28th annual Food Safety Summit, a longstanding partnership with STOP Foodborne Illness (STOP) will once again take center stage.