Food Safety News

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

FDA warns Kentucky food distributor over severe rodent infestation and widespread filth in warehouse

Federal inspectors find live rodents in food, cat feces on pallets and insects in dietary supplements, dried foods and beverages at a Kentucky warehouse.

Belgian food safety agency facing budget cuts

Researchers focus on produce, meat and poultry in efforts to reduce pathogens

Genetically modified purple tomato to hit Australian shelves shortly