Food Safety News

Lactalis and Danone affected by infant formula toxin issue

Raw ingredient implicated

USDA strengthens requirements on 'Product of USA' labeling

New directives from the USDA on the voluntary claim “Product of USA” include a significant change from past guidance.

The new guidelines double down on the requirement that producers making a cover claim have documentation on “hand confirming” evidence and that they be prepared to hand

Funding cuts have negative impact on food safety services

Researchers have shown the extent to which local funding cuts have affected food safety services in England.

They evaluated the impact of reductions in food safety expenditure on food hygiene staff, number of interventions achieved and the proportion of compliant establishments.

Harvester was root cause of Listeria outbreak traced to Dole salads

Company never issued statement regarding source of outbreak pathogen

Researchers share lessons from two Listeria outbreaks

Scientists have shared key learning opportunities from measures taken at a cold-smoked salmon producer linked to two listeriosis outbreaks.

The study investigated contamination sources and mitigation measures using a seek and destroy approach.

Scientists find English eating out plan didn’t cause rise in infections

Findings from a study have highlighted the complex interactions between COVID-19 control measures, the public’s behavior, and the spread of gastrointestinal infections.

Scientists checked to see if there was a link between infections in England and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOHO), a government subsidy created

Recalled tuna sent to stores

Tri-Union Seafoods is cautioning consumers that a third-party distributor inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated with a February 2025 recall.

The initial recall was conducted following notification from the supplier that the pull tab can lid on limited products had a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of

Chia seeds recalled because of Salmonella contamination

Left Coast Organics brand organic chia seeds have been recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination.

The chia seeds were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency reported that the recall was triggered by a recall in another country,

Some inspections are more equal than others under the law

Oregon wanted FSIS to  allow state establishments — located in states operating under a cooperative agreement with FSIS to enforce requirements “at least equal to” federal requirements — to slaughter or process amenable species for subsequent use at federal establishments within the same state.

Judge grants industry request to stall ban on food dyes

A federal judge in West Virginia has temporarily blocked the state’s ban on artificial dyes in foods before it can take effect, granting a request from an industry group. 

U.S. District Judge Irene Berger of the Southern District of 

EU foodborne disease labs start work

European Union reference laboratories focused on bacteria, parasites and viruses have started work.

Beginning this month, the three labs for foodborne and waterborne diseases officially began operations.

Draft food law under review in Jersey

A draft food law that includes mandatory allergen labeling and a licensing system for businesses has been proposed in Jersey.

The planned regulations are being reviewed by the Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel. They cover food standards, such as labeling and allergen information, food hygiene and safety. If adopted,

WHO updates foodborne disease manuals

Each manual includes tools that national authorities can use to assess current capacities, identify gaps, and plan priority actions.

FDA warns California bakery over severe pest infestation, other problems

Federal inspectors found widespread insect activity and mold at a California pita bakery, leading the FDA to warn that its products were adulterated.

Some food safety systems can finally work together

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