Food Safety News

Results from decades of European food safety monitoring have been brought together in a database developed by researchers. 

In the European Union, official food safety data collected by member states are submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The Food and Drug Administration has just published its 2025 report on the activities of the Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness teams.

The FDA’s CORE+EP was originally established in 2011 as the CORE Network and was expanded in October 2024 to include an emergency preparedness

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country that is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States. 

The FSIS is continuing to

Authorities in an Italian region have suspended the sale of tomatoes in canteens after reports of Salmonella infections.

Following a notification from officials in the Puglia region regarding cases of Salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes, the Lecce Local Health Authority (ASL) has taken precautionary measures.

Health representatives from the Americas have approved an updated strategy to improve food safety systems and reduce foodborne diseases.

Foodborne infections cause about 78,000 deaths in the region each year.

The Strategy and Plan of Action on Food Safety 2026-2031 provides a framework to help countries strengthen national

Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream because of the potential presence of metal.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after

WinCo Foods of Boise, ID, is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays because of the inclusion of recalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta.

• WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray(by special order only) with UPC 2-67240-##### with a net weight of 104oz.
• WinCo Foods

EAK Distribution of Casper, WY, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Heirloom was sold on Amazon.com to consumers nationwide between Aug. 20 and Sept.

Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared on the label. 

People with allergies or sensitivities to soy run the risk of illness or death if they consume the recalled pizza.

The frozen pizzas

Flowers Foods Inc. is recalling Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread, 20-ounce and 40-ounce bags, because of undeclared milk. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction or death if they consume this product.

The product being

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

Todd’s Seeds LLC of Cookeville, TN, is recalling 37,481 units of sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and/or E. coli.

The recalled seeds were sold via Amazon and direct to consumers.

According to the recall notice, the products contain alfalfa seed recalled by