Food Safety News

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

OPINION

Auditors find issues with olive oil inspections in Europe

Publisher's Platform: ByHeart, Safeway, FDA and ADHS – Botulism in a can still on a store shelf?

Honestly, I am trying to take a few days off and enjoy time away for my wife’s birthday. However, I just got the below photo from the father of one of the 51 children impacted by the ByHeart botulism outbreak. He found the formula still on the shelf at a Safeway in Flagstaff, Arizona – TODAY.

Sunday Edition: Infant formula

The ongoing outbreak of infant botulism is only one problem with the infant formula industry in the United States.

Chicken breasts recalled because of Listeria contamination

Suzanna’s Kitchen of Norcross, GA, is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready- to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet items were produced on Oct. 14,

Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

The Ambriola Company is recalling select cheese products, including some Boar’s Head brand cheese, after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date. There is concern that consumers may still have the recalled products in their homes because of their long

Spring & Mulberry expands recall of chocolate bars over Salmonella concerns

Spring & Mulberry is expanding a recall of select date-sweetened chocolate bars because of possible contamination with Salmonella. The update, announced Jan. 14, 2026, broadens the original recall issued just two days earlier on Jan. 12, which was limited to one lot of the Mint Leaf flavor.

The potential contamination

Former food safety director jailed for 20 years

More than 50 officials sentenced in bribery cases

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, papaya and canned foods