Food Safety News

World Food Safety Day theme announced

Central to the occasion will be the updated WHO estimates on the burden of foodborne disease.

Primary complications to a healthier food supply

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Nothing else plays the same role in our lives as food. In addition to the nutritional and health impacts, food has huge emotional and social components.

While achieving a healthier, safer food supply is desirable, there are at least four overriding obstacles to creating clear, beneficial policies.

UK aims to reset relationship with Europe

Recall of 37 million pounds of chicken fried rice and other frozen chicken meals amended

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. of Portland, OR, has again amended its Feb. 19, 2026, recall of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The company is recalling 36,987,

FDA issues warning about oysters, Manila clams because of norovirus

The Food and Drug Administration is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat certain raw oysters and Manila clams harvested in Washington because of norovirus contamination.

The implicated oysters were harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS). The

5-year study reveals aspects of food safety in California’s Salad Bowl

The study was designed to identify the environmental factors that influence the introduction, persistence, and movement of foodborne pathogens in the region.

Europe records varied fraud reports in early 2026

In total, 17 alerts involved the United States in January with examples including titanium dioxide in pastries and ethylene oxide in a spice mix.

FDA warns Arkansas and Colorado egg farms about Salmonella findings and missing prevention plans

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

Norovirus dominates outbreaks in New Zealand

The latest figures on foodborne illness in New Zealand show norovirus as the main cause of outbreaks and Campylobacter as the leading source of infections.

Sunday Edition: New World Screwworm

In August 2025, OIE reported more than 20,000 new outbreaks, and U.S. state health departments began issuing health advisories warning travelers and clinicians about NWS south of the border.

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

One import sample was collected by FDA as part of the outbreak investigation. The agency knows the supplier, distribution center and manufacturer, but it is not reporting the names of those businesses.

Salmonella sickens 84 across the UK

Bastides Saucisson Sec is the likely source of infection

Audit finds China can’t ensure poultry meat rules are met for products sent to EU

Chinese controls cannot guarantee that poultry meat sent to Europe comes from the only approved province, according to an audit report.

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit in November 2025 evaluated the official controls related to public health and certification systems for rabbit and poultry meat.

European analysis finds rise in recalls

In all of 2025, there were 5,471 European food and drink recalls and alerts, up from 5,426 in 2024.

Food Safety Summit 2026 unveils topics for certificate courses

By Adriene Cooper, Senior Events Manager, Food Safety Summit

As the food industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, evolving risks, and rapid technological change, the 2026 Food Safety Summit is responding with one of its most robust lineups of Certificate Courses to date. Taking place May 11 and May 12, these