Andalos brand pastry products are under recall in Canada because they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has sickened dozens of people. Some of the pastry products were sold under the Andalos brand, but others were sold without any brand indicated on their packaging. The products... Continue Reading
Read the NewsOfficials with Boar’s Head say they will reopen their deli meat production plant that was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024. The plant in Jarrett, VA, was closed down after dozens of people contracted Listeria infections in the summer of 2024 from meat products produced there. Ten people... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFriendly’s Ice Cream is recalling a limited quantity of Cookies & Cream ice cream because of undeclared soy and wheat. The recalled product was mistakenly packaged in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream cartons with a Cookies & Cream lid. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe FDA plans to delay the compliance date for traceability regulations for food by more than two years. The move comes at the request of food companies. The traceability rule is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act signed into law by President Obama on Jan. 4, 2011. It requires... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFlorida health officials have named the dairy that has been implicated in an outbreak from raw milk. Investigators from the Florida Department of Health have traced the outbreak to Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach, FL. As of Aug. 7, there have been 21 patients identified, including six children... Continue Reading
Read the NewsScientists have warned of an ongoing increase of Salmonella infections in the Netherlands linked to the egg laying hen sector. Since mid-2023, the country has experienced a sustained increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Infections have gone up from an annual average of 281 from 2017 to 2019 to 427 in... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe number of potential frauds reported in Europe went up in June compared to the month before. Reports by European countries reached 164 in June 2025, up from 129 in May. Issues listed are potential frauds. Non-compliances may lead to investigations by authorities in EU member states. Details come from... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe 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. Click here to go to the FDA page... Continue Reading
Read the NewsAn outbreak that has sickened dozens in Canada has been traced to products containing pistachios. As of Aug. 6, there were 52 confirmed patients: 39 in Quebec, nine in Ontario, three in British Columbia and 1 in Mantoba, according to Public Health Canada. Nine of the patients have been hospitalized.... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA year ago, applications for a cell-cultured foie gras product were dropped off at the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), and the EU’s European Food Safety... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — Colonel Colon is the leader of four fecal fighters: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Each is a superhero, but Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill have unique superpowers. Clean: Separate: Cook: Chill: (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here) Continue Reading
Read the NewsFederal officials continue to investigate an outbreak of infections from the parasite Cyclospora. The patient count has increased to 61, up from 58 a week ago. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the patients’ ages or where they live. The agency has begun sample testing but has not... Continue Reading
Read the NewsPeople in Jersey have been given the opportunity to have their say on planned food legislation. The proposed secondary legislation aims to protect the public health of Islanders and visitors, ensuring that food sold, prepared and packaged in Jersey meets internationally recognized requirements, bringing the country in line with standards... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFour people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the distribution and sale of basmati rice in counterfeit packaging. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the operation demonstrates a commitment to protecting consumers from food crime and safeguarding the supply chain. Large quantities of 10-kilogram and 20-kilogram bags... Continue Reading
Read the NewsHans Kissle is recalling Hans Kissle Red Potato Bliss Salad because it contains undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product. The mislabeled product was distributed to Stop and Shop retail locations in... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe general public and interested parties have 20 days to provide comments on a reorganization of the USDA, which the agriculture secretary says is already 95 percent done. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins outlined the reorganization plan in a memorandum issued on July 24, 2025. Rollins announced the... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary – two weeks ago – still no response. Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary: Re: 2024 Multi-state E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe patient count in an outbreak traced to a farm restaurant in Canada has doubled from a week ago. The patients are infected with E. coli and some are also infected with the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, according to Alberta Health Services. Patients ate at the Saskatoon Farm restaurant. As of... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA network that is trying to tackle the main foodborne risks in the United Kingdom has received further funding. The Food Safety Research Network (FSRN) is hosted by the Quadram Institute and led by Dr. Matthew Gilmour and Dr. Maria Traka. FSRN was established in 2022 with £1.6 million ($2.1 million)... Continue Reading
Read the NewsHealth officials in an Argentinian province have reported 50 confirmed Trichinella infections so far this year. The Buenos Aires Ministry of Health said out of 100 suspected cases of trichinosis: 50 were confirmed, three were ruled out, and 47 are still under investigation. Three confirmed and two suspected outbreaks have... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — I spoke with a family today to inform them that their husband/father died after suffering a Listeria infection. Until today the family did not know the cause of his infection despite that fact that it has been known by local, state and federal officials for over a year. He... Continue Reading
Read the NewsItalian health officials are investigating at least six cases of botulism after people ate guacamole. Authorities from the Sardinia region said people fell sick after attending a traveling festival in Monserrato from July 22 to 24. The regional health department has alerted the Cagliari and Ogliastra local health authorities and... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico. Here are the prior investigations by states, FDA and CDC: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-656-_Redacted-4.pdf https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-775-_Redacted-1.pdf https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-918-_Redacted-1.pdf Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of... Continue Reading
Read the NewsResearchers have described a confirmed case of infant botulism linked to peanut butter that occurred in the United Kingdom in May 2024. A 6-month-old infant was hospitalized after being given peanut butter to reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy. The child’s father had a severe peanut allergy, and the... Continue Reading
Read the NewsCo-authors: Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink, and Gillian Kelleher, president and CEO of Kelleher Consultants LLC. — OPINION — On July 9, the FDA issued a renewed call to action urging food industry leaders to streamline and enhance product recall communications. The stakes are high: foodborne illnesses tied to... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe Florida Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to unpasteurized, raw milk. As of August. 4 the department was reporting that 21 people had been infected, Seven of the patients have required hospitalization. The sick people live in the central and northeast... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — In less than one year Darwin’s Natural Pet Products have been found to be contaminated with Listeria, Salmonella (three times) and E. coli O157:H7. This year Dawin’s pet food has been epidemiologically and genetically linked to kidney failure in a young child in Utah. Yet, although Darwin’s has refused voluntary recalls in both... Continue Reading
Read the NewsOne of the six people who fell ill in a French botulism outbreak linked to cake has died. French media reported the 78-year-old woman who died had made the cake using a jar of carrots stored in her home. Another of the patients remains in intensive care. In July, the... Continue Reading
Read the NewsReported outbreaks fell in 2024 in Austria but the number of people requiring hospitalization doubled compared to the year before, according to recently released data. In 2024, 34 foodborne outbreaks were reported, eight fewer than in 2023. A total of 194 people were affected, which is down from 222 cases... Continue Reading
Read the NewsAs 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... Continue Reading
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