Food Safety News

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

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

According to a company notice, the material comes from an arrowroot flour

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

Recall of Pillsbury pizza pops expanded as outbreak grows

A recall of Pillsbury pizza pops in Canada has been expanded as the patient count in a related outbreak continues to grow.

As of Jan. 25, there were 23 confirmed patients in the multi-province outbreak of E. coli O26 infections. Five of the patients have required hospitalization but none have

Sunday Edition: Food Allergens

One in 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom, have food allergies

Dog food company refuses to recall products after FDA finds multiple pathogens

The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public to not feed dogs Raaw Energy dog food because samples have shown contamination with multiple pathogens that are dangerous to both people and pets.

The FDA requested the company recall its implicated products, but the company has not done so.

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FDA believes ingredient supplier likely behind infant formula outbreak

Neither the CDC nor the FDA will name the company

FDA continues investigation into Salmonella outbreak; declares four others ended

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into four outbreaks and is continuing to search for the cause of another.

For an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to Live it Up Super Greens, the FDA has updated its outbreak notice to include information that the product was distributed

Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote

The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to an EU court.

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) asked the European Court of Justice for a legal opinion on the EU-Mercosur agreement, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. 

Mercosur countries supply raw materials essential

Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers

An audit in Italy has found sprouted seeds being produced by unregistered companies and a lack of enforcement by authorities.

A Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit in May and June 2025 evaluated the system of official controls on the microbial safety of food of non-animal origin,