As the 249th Independence Day celebrations conclude today, Americans will be left with a bounty of leftovers from patriotic barbecues, picnics, and gatherings. From juicy burgers and grilled chicken to creamy potato salad and fruit platters, these remnants of the holiday can extend the festive spirit, if handled safely. The... Continue Reading
Read the NewsMore than 160 people have fallen sick after attending a music and food festival in Spain. At least 162 people have been infected by Salmonella after eating food at Trasan Fest festival held on June 27 and 28 in Oza Cesuras (A Coruña). Of these, 22 have required hospitalization. The... 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 NewsAs Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday this Fourth of July, millions will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But with summer heat and outdoor meals comes a less festive risk: foodborne illness. According to the USDA, the summer months see a spike in food poisoning cases, often... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual data has revealed a significant rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in England. Salmonella infections reached a decade high, with a 17.1 percent increase from 2023, from 8,872 cases to 10,388 in 2024. Campylobacter cases also increased by 17.1 percent from 60,055 in 2023 to... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A meeting at FAO’s headquarters in Rome in May brought together scientists to review the latest data on foodborne protozoan parasites, such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Toxoplasma gondii. They looked at data on disease burden, food... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky stick products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. FSIS did not request a recall because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. The RTE beef jerky... Continue Reading
Read the NewsKraft Heinz Foods Company of Newberry, SC, is recalling 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon because sampling has shown it to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The turkey bacon was produced from April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025.... Continue Reading
Read the NewsReports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria outbreak. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) reported that Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli infections went up but Listeria cases declined. Campylobacteriosis remained the top recorded infection in humans.... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA new study shows that vaccination of food handlers is an effective way to reduce the spread of hepatitis A. The study, published in the journal Frontiers, says hepatitis A remains a significant foodborne pathogen. Researchers analyzed 32 studies reporting HAV (hepatitis A virus) outbreaks linked to food handlers to assess... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA type of supplement has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in the United Kingdom. Orgenism is recalling Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon because of Salmonella contamination. The Salmonella found has been linked to a handful of illnesses after consumption of the product. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said... Continue Reading
Read the NewsMellace Family Brands California Inc. of Warren, OH, is recalling Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, because they contain undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product with the lot codes shown below.... Continue Reading
Read the NewsPublic health officials continue to identify patients in a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak traced to fresh cucumbers, even though the CDC has declared the outbreak over. As of June 30, there were 69 patients in the outbreak, up from 45 patients reported in the previous update from the Food and Drug... Continue Reading
Read the NewsA survey in Australia and New Zealand has found food poisoning was the most important food safety issue for consumers in 2024. Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) Consumer Insights Tracker in 2024 included 1,231 Australian and 884 New Zealand consumers over the age of 18. The survey consists of... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” It’s hard to believe it was just more than three years ago when Washington D.C.’s Politico news posted a lengthy investigative report on... Continue Reading
Read the NewsResearchers have assessed the factors impacting food safety in items that were provided to victims of an earthquake in Turkey. The study examined the food safety and security of emergency food distributed to survivors by 40 organizations located in provinces heavily affected by the earthquake. It was conducted in Kahramanmaraş... Continue Reading
Read the NewsThe FDA has published its proposed agenda for 2025 guidance, including new topics such as food colorings. Topics on the agenda are a priority for the Food and Drug Administration’s Human Foods Program to complete during 2025. New topics include: The complete list can be found at Foods Program Guidance... Continue Reading
Read the NewsWiet Peeters Farm Products Limited has recalled several Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushroom products in Ontario, Canada, because of possible contamination with Listeria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tested the following products for contamination: cremini sliced, thin-sliced, thick-sliced and generic sliced mushrooms. As of June 29, no illnesses had been... Continue Reading
Read the NewsDear ACIP Secretariat, The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population of the United States. Recommendations made by the ACIP are reviewed by the CDC Director and,... Continue Reading
Read the NewsFood recall statistics in Finland show the number of recalls exceeded 300 in 2024. According to data collected by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and recently published, there were 305 food product recalls in 2024. This is 55 more than in 2023. The agency said the reason for the increase... 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
Read the NewsThe Belgian Minister of Agriculture has condemned an attack on a food inspector, which left her needing hospital treatment. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said two female inspectors were subjected to verbal and physical threats this past week from staff of a food establishment... Continue Reading
Read the News— OPINION — By Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink Food recalls occur regularly, with recent incidents involving eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, baby food, and more. A food safety report found an alarming increase in food recalls last year, and as these incidents continue, consumer trust in food safety has dropped... Continue Reading
Read the NewsGaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc. of Union, NJ, is recalling 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna because of misbranding, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels. The... Continue Reading
Read the NewsKilwins Quality Confections LLC. of Petoskey, MI, is recalling mocha truffles because they may contain undeclared pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled Mocha Truffles were distributed by Kilwins Quality... Continue Reading
Read the NewsShang Hao Jia Inc. of South El Monte, CA, is recalling 50 cases of Danshi brand Spicy Shredded Tofu because it contains undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The Danshi... Continue Reading
Read the NewsNestle and Conagra have promised to eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. food and beverages. They are the latest big food companies to make such a pledge. Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Danone North America, TreeHouse Foods, Tyson and General Mills have all announced that they are working to remove synthetic color... Continue Reading
Read the NewsMore than 30 people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak in Austria. The Ministry of Health asked the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) to investigate the outbreak with help from local authorities. AGES reported that 35 people have become ill with a specific strain of Salmonella... Continue Reading
Read the NewsTwo agencies in the United Kingdom have raised concerns about local authority resources and the number of samples being taken for food safety testing. Findings come from a report by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) reviewing food safety across the UK in 2024. According to... 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 News