Food Safety News

Durbin bill would force dietary supplement makers to register products with FDA

The supplement industry is not regulated and involves more than $50 billion in sales annually in the United States

EFSA assesses meat safety under various conditions

Based on the findings, the European Commission may propose changes to legislation

CDC says outbreak traced to pasta meals has ended with 6 deaths

Federal officials have declared that an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes in prepared pasta meals is over.

The outbreak sickened 27 people across 18 states. Of patients with the information available, 25 required hospitalization and six died, according to the Food and Drug Administration. One pregnancy-associated illness resulted in

Man jailed for role in meat theft

Plus Red Tractor consultation on standard for leafy green growers

Companies that produced organic powdered milk for ByHeart named

ByHeart did not reveal what company provided the powdered milk it used in its infant formula that has been tied to a nationwide botulism outbreak

Macadamia nuts recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination

Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella.

The contamination was found as a result of testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As of the posting of the recall notice on Jan. 28, there were no confirmed illnesses related to the

Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits because of plastic pieces

Gerber Products Company is recalling several batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits because of the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed. 

The material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier who initiated a recall. Gerber reports that it is no longer working with

Scientists flag mycotoxin risk in plant-based products

All products tested were contaminated

Years before outbreak, ByHeart’s marketing encouraged dangerous practices

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Argentina reports nearly 100 botulism cases over six years

Argentina has recorded almost 100 confirmed foodborne botulism cases in the past six years.

The analysis of botulism is based on data from the National Surveillance System (SNVS 2.0) between January 2019 and December 2025.

Gerber expands recall of arrowroot biscuits to Canada

Gerber Products Company is recalling batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits in Canada because of the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed. 

The company has already recalled the product in the United States.

According

Tayto fined after large Salmonella outbreak

More than 500 people sickened in outbreak traced to snack food

Researchers say use of technology could more quickly solve outbreaks

Food companies and governmental bodies need to take measures to ensure that primary producers — and therefore consumers — benefit from technological advancements to control foodborne illnesses, according to recently published research.

The research, published in the Frontiers Nutrition Journal, was edited by Yuan Su of the The University of

Official controls report reveals hygiene and standards situation

A report has provided details on the number of enforcement actions and border controls as well as food hygiene and food standards inspections in England, Wales, and Scotland.

It includes official control data and activities in 2024 covering feed and food safety, animal health and welfare, and plant health. One

Gerber recalls biscuits because of plastic pieces or paper

Recall expanded to include product in Canada