Food Safety News

GAO report says CPSC needs to do more to enforce lead limits in imported children's food

In July, the commission will begin requiring companies sending children’s food to the United States to electronically submit reports from private and foreign government labs.

Scientists stress importance of regular fridge cleaning

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. 

Food safety central to World Veterinary Day theme

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

State officials still finding recalled ByHeart infant formula on store shelves

An outbreak of infant botulism has been traced to the formula

E. coli survival in French pizza outbreak remains a mystery

Fifty children developed HUS and two died

FDA warns New York firm about violations of foreign supplier verification program

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

Review raises questions about Jersey’s draft food law

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

Beef jerky recalled because of undeclared soy

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

Sunday Edition: Food imports

The United States imports as much as 20 percent of its food supply, with horticultural products, seafood, and specialty foods dominating, sourced primarily from Mexico, Canada, and the European Union.

Whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case against Pizza Hut franchise

A man has won his claim for unfair dismissal after he raised concerns about food safety processes at a Pizza Hut franchise in Scotland.

An employment tribunal found David Low was unfairly dismissed and he was awarded more than £11,270 ($15,230).

Groups raise food safety concerns about UK-India trade deal

Several organizations have warned that a trade deal with India could allow imports produced under lower food safety standards to enter the United Kingdom.

Comments were made as part of a call for evidence from August to September 2025. A summary of responses from nine groups was recently published.

FDA increases import enforcement for illegal colors, pesticides, undeclared allergens

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.

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Qatar aims to improve students’ understanding of food safety

The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has shared details of an initiative to create a culture of food safety among school students.

The “Young Inspector” program aims to strengthen students' understanding of food safety concepts.

Outbreak of botulism traced to ByHeart infant formula declared over

First patient became sick in December 2023

Dog treats recalled because of Salmonella

Elite Treats LLC of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling "Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs" in 6-ounce bags because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in black and gold bags marked on the back side with lot number 24045 and an expiration date of