Food Safety News

Chinese controls cannot guarantee that poultry meat sent to Europe comes from the only approved province, according to an audit report.

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit in November 2025 evaluated the official controls related to public health and certification systems for rabbit and poultry meat.

By Adriene Cooper, Senior Events Manager, Food Safety Summit

As the food industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, evolving risks, and rapid technological change, the 2026 Food Safety Summit is responding with one of its most robust lineups of Certificate Courses to date. Taking place May 11 and May 12, these

An investigation has revealed a multi-city outbreak in China was caused by cakes contaminated by food handlers carrying Staphylococcus aureus.

Between May and June 2025, multiple foodborne outbreaks occurred across Shandong Province, all epidemiologically linked to durian mille-feuille cakes from one franchise brand.

Frito-Lay is recalling 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that could include jalapeño-flavored potato chips and therefore may contain undeclared milk. 

Frito Lay identified the issue following a consumer contact.

People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the

An audit in Iceland has found gaps in produce controls that may increase the risk of unsafe products entering the market.

Iceland was advised to strengthen its system for official controls on producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, and sprouts. 

A South African company has issued a warning about stolen pet food that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Savannah Bee Company is recalling their Honey BBQ Sauce- Mustard, 16FL OZ B1L1360525 Best Before 05/16/27 UPC 8 50033 93758 9 because of undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Researchers have highlighted how cleaning frequency and hygiene in refrigerators can have a greater impact on food safety than short-term temperature differences.

Refrigerators with lower temperatures were not automatically microbiologically cleaner. The decisive factor was the cleaning frequency – particularly, the time since the last clean. 

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) will highlight the importance of food safety as part of World Veterinary Day in April.

Selected by the WVA Council, the 2026 theme “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health” shows the critical role veterinarians play in safeguarding food safety, public health, and animal

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

A review of a draft food law in Jersey has revealed “major uncertainty” about the proposed licensing system.

The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel suggested two amendments. Rules were put forward by Steve Luce, Minister for the Environment, in December 2025. Jersey is the largest of the

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef jerky products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 

A recall was not requested because