Food Safety News

California considering food safety bills

The bills address toxic chemicals on produce, heavy metals in supplements and ultra-processed food

Experts warn of more severe Salmonella infections

Rising temperatures and heatwaves are expected to have a major impact on serious Salmonella infections, according to scientists.

Ongoing Salmonella outbreak in Canada has sickened almost 200

The Public Health Agency of Canada reports its investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still active one year since recording the first infection.

In an update April 13, the agency said people are still getting sick with illnesses reported as recently as last month.

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Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu

Fish has been connected to two separate outbreaks in the Philippines and Vanuatu.

Media reports on the number of sick people in the Philippines range from 20 to 51.

The City Government of Cadiz reported that some residents fell ill after consuming fish locally known as “aloy” or

Beef and pork jerky under recall in Canada

Soo brand Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky and Pork Jerky are being recalled in Canada because of mold on the products.

The recalled jerky was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency did not post any product photos with the recall notice.

Colombia reported more than 650 outbreaks in 2025

In Costa Rica, 20 outbreaks were investigated in 2025

Drug-resistant Shigella infections on the rise

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that extensively drug resistant Shigella infections are increasing.

The research, published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, covered a sample of Shigella infections from 2011 through 2023. Shigella is transmitted via contaminated food or

FDA warns New York firm 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

Scientists flag travel-related infection risks

An analysis of travel-related infections in England has found the odds of getting sick are higher when visiting countries outside Europe on all-inclusive packages.

Having a better understanding of travel-associated infections could help to improve pre-travel advice and support public health actions, which may lead to a reduction in gastrointestinal

Companies fined after deaths at chicken factory

Two companies have been fined after two men were killed by faults involving a system used to reduce Campylobacter contamination at a chicken factory in England.

Banham Poultry Ltd and Air Products PLC were sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after the deaths of Jonathan Collins, 34, and Neil Moon, 49,

Sunday Edition: Fowl plague

We now know that the 1918 influenza pandemic was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin.

Spanish scientists investigate outbreaks affecting children

Testing indicated high concentrations of biogenic amines

Oregon State launches online food safety training series

Oregon State University has launched a new online Quality and Food Safety training series aimed at building practical skills for professionals across the food industry.

The program, offered through OSU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) unit in partnership with its Department of Food Science and Technology, features short

FDA increases import enforcement on certain cheese, seafood, cilantro

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.

Outbreaks fall in Hong Kong in 2025

Illness after eating oysters continues to be a problem