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Nestlé expands infant formula recall

Toxin found in production plant

Costs of foodborne illnesses exceed $74 billion

The cost of foodborne illnesses in the United States was almost $75 billion in 2023, according to recently released data.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the most expensive foodborne pathogen is Salmonella, which cost $17 billion. The least expensive pathogen was for cholera, a relatively rare disease

Firm to compensate consumers after food poisoning

A food company in Brazil has been held accountable following an investigation into a food poisoning outbreak during Christmas 2024.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Sul (MPRS) signed an agreement with Circulu's Lanches to compensate consumers because 97 people fell sick after eating

English germ reports updated; E. coli study findings

Campylobacter cases declined while Salmonella infections were stable in England in the third quarter of 2025 when compared with the same period in 2024, according to recently released data.

However, Campylobacter and Salmonella cases increased from the previous two quarters in 2025.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

WGS adoption linked to Salmonella reduction

Reducing illnesses could save up to $17 million annually

Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works

The guidelines for Americans’ food that were promised in summer of 2025 are still in the works.

The 2025-2030 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been delayed three times, with the promised release in summer, fall and by the end of December 2025. Secretary of Health and

Polish audit reveals continued Salmonella testing problems

A follow up audit in Poland has found ongoing differences between Salmonella results from official controls and sampling by food businesses.

The November 2024 DG Sante audit was undertaken to check on progress on nine recommendations made during a remote audit in 2021 on bovine meat traceability and poultry meat

2026: From new foodborne illness figures to Africa’s food safety agency

Revised foodborne illness figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) are the main thing to watch out for in 2026.

FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat violations

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

Homemade food caused botulism cases in Italy

Egg sheets recalled because of concerns about Salmonella

Si Ji Mei brand Wuhan Egg Sheets with Glutinous Rice are under recall in Canada because of potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recall was triggered by the company, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia.

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Better advice could reduce travel-related infections

Perceived risks often don't match actual risks

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws because of illegal colors, Salmonella and more

Q&A for consumers: Understanding food recalls

By Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink

 Recalls happen fast—often without much warning. Maybe you saw something on the news about a recall, a friend sent you a link, or you noticed a sign in the store after you bought the item. So, how can you tell