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FDA increases enforcement of import laws because of pesticides, unsafe additives

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.

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Danone confirms financial impact of infant formula recall

Danone has confirmed earlier estimates on the cost of its infant formula recall.

In January 2026, Danone announced a recall of some infant formula batches. Most of them were sold in 2025 and there was not a significant return of stock.

Pork rind seasoning recalled because of Salmonella risk

Pork King Good is recalling specific Sour Cream & Onion pork rind and seasoning products. 

This recall was initiated following a recall by California Dairies Inc. concerning potential Salmonella contamination in milk powder, which was used as an ingredient in our Sour Cream & Onion seasoning blend.

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Vegan kale Caesar salad recalled because of undeclared sesame

Market of Choice is recalling its Vegan Kale Caesar Salad because of the presence of an undeclared sesame allergen. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

Multiple brands of snack mix recalled because of Salmonella risk

As a follow up to the recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is recalling snack mix products flavored with a seasoning manufactured by a third-party supplier that contained the recalled dry milk powder. 

The affected seasoning batches tested negative for

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Listeria hits record high in Norway

The number of Listeria infections reached a new high in 2025 in Norway but Salmonella cases fell sharply.

An annual report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) shows that overall the incidence of diseases transmitted from food, water and animals is largely the same as in previous years.

Dutch meat firm on NVWA radar files for bankruptcy

The management of a company which recently filed for bankruptcy has said the move was a “direct consequence of drastic measures” taken by the Dutch food agency.

Officials from Esro Vlees said there had been no court ruling regarding the alleged breaches found as part of an investigation

'Brocoli Calabrese' seeds recalled because of E. coli

Germina brand "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with pathogenic E. Coli.

The recall was triggered by a recall in another country, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No illnesses have been reported in Canada in relation to the recalled product.

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Imported foods pose more pesticide problems

Multiple residues were reported in more than 22,000 samples.

USDA shuffling staff out of Washington D.C.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forcing 200 Food Safety and Inspection Service employees to move from Washington D.C. to locations in Iowa, Georgia and Colorado.

The reorganization is being billed as a way to streamline support functions. About 100 employees will remain in Washington D.C., according

Australia puts focus on reducing Campylobacter infections

Australia is to create an action plan to tackle the top cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the country.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting stakeholders to register their interest in the development of a five-year Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan.

Halva recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination

Hafez brand "Sugerless" Halva with Date Syrup is being recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was distributed in British Columbia and Ontario, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Test results from the CFIA showed the contamination.

The recalled product can be identified

Kimchi recalled because of undeclared fish

Ocinet Inc. of Downey, CA, is recalling all “…And Kimchi” branded sliced kimchi, UPC 8541200408, UPC 8541200409, and UPC 8541200411 because it contains undeclared fish (anchovies). 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction