Food Safety News

Halva recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination

Hafez brand "Sugerless" Halva with Date Syrup is being recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was distributed in British Columbia and Ontario, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Test results from the CFIA showed the contamination.

The recalled product can be identified

Kimchi recalled because of undeclared fish

Ocinet Inc. of Downey, CA, is recalling all “…And Kimchi” branded sliced kimchi, UPC 8541200408, UPC 8541200409, and UPC 8541200411 because it contains undeclared fish (anchovies). 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Potato chips recalled because of Salmonella risk

Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands Inc., has issued a recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. 

The recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies Inc. and

More consumer groups fighting FRESH Act

The FRESH and Affordable Foods Act would preempt, retroactively and prospectively, state food chemical laws.

Arrest made in baby food rat poison case

Police in Austria have arrested a man after the discovery of rat poison in baby food.

The 39-year-old man was arrested a few days ago and is being questioned in connection with the incident involving Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

Norovirus sickens hundreds in Sweden

Officials in a Swedish region have received more than 300 reports of suspected food poisoning after eating at local restaurants.

Authorities in Lerum said the outbreak can be traced to two Gobi Sushi restaurants in Floda and Lerum. The outlets have been closed at the request of authorities since April

WHO estimates costs and benefits of foodborne disease surveillance investment

Improving foodborne disease surveillance could avoid millions of illnesses while generating major economic benefits, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

A WHO analysis calculated the average return on investment for disease surveillance in 17 countries with intermediate levels of food safety system development.

Ravioli recalled from Costco stores because of undeclared allergens

Following consumer complaints, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ravioli pasta products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. 

The ravioli labeled as beef and burrata may actually contain shrimp filling in lobster sauce. The shrimp and lobster, known

Publisher’s Platform:  Playing 'Romaine Roulette'

Between 2015 and 2021, E. coli O157-contaminated romaine was implicated in seven outbreaks in the United States, resulting in 4,274 laboratory-confirmed illnesses, 766 hospitalizations, and 11 deaths.

Public health agencies investigating Salmonella outbreak at jail

Local media in South Bend, IN, are reporting that almost two dozen inmates at a county jail are part of a Salmonella outbreak.

The 23 inmates at St. Joseph County Jail became ill on April 29 with symptoms including diarrhea, dehydration and fever. The jail’s medical staff determined

Fine for restaurant linked to Salmonella outbreak

A company in England has been fined for food safety failings behind a Salmonella outbreak in 2024.

Bracknell Tangs Management, the operator of Tangs Oriental Buffet Restaurant in Bracknell, pleaded guilty to four food safety offences in April at Reading Magistrates Court and was fined £25,000 ($34,000)

FDA warns three importers for failing to verify safety of imported foods

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

Potential fraud alerts in Europe pass 200 in March

The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe has passed 200 for the first time this year.

Six alerts mentioned the United States in March including an unauthorized food supplement operator with a missing certificate and document forgery.

Infant formula recalled because of contamination with cereulide

The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months because it is contaminated with cereulide.

Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption

Sunday Edition: Horses as food

That horse meat is banned in the United States is a fact that most of the world neither knows nor cares about. The equine food source remains as popular as ever outside the United States.