Food Safety News

Researchers find chicken is most common source of Salmonella

Scientists say the study was 97 percent accurate

French sampling finds low E. coli risk in ground meat

Only two meat samples were found to be positive for E. coli as part of a monitoring program in France.

The findings come from the official monitoring programs for Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in ground beef and veal in 2023 and 2024 led by the General Directorate for Food

Company pauses production as tainted meat probe continues

A company in Vietnam has suspended production following reports that contaminated pork was discovered at one of its facilities.

Operations at the Ha Long Canned Food Factory in Hai Phong were halted on Jan. 12 for two weeks.

Bread crumbs recalled because of undeclared milk, eggs

VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox of Colorado Springs, CO, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" because they may contain undeclared egg and milk.

The recalled "Bread Crumbs" were distributed in Colorado retail stores and through mail orders on store.outsidethebreadbox.com between

Sea moss gel recalled because of risk of botulism

Diva Fam Inc. is recalling all lots and flavors of its Sea Moss Gel Superfood because of the lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products.

PH-controlled food products that are not manufactured in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements may present a potential risk of

Chocolate bars recalled after testing shows Salmonella contamination

Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling lot #025255 of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bars (2.1 oz) because of possible contamination with Salmonella.

The affected product has been available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since Sept. 15, 2025. The recalled product can be identified

Panjiri, pinni and laddoo recalled because of undeclared milk

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. of Port Washington, NY, is recalling its Panjiri, Alsi Pinni, Punjabi Pinni, Besan Laddoo, And ‘No Sugar Added Besan Laddoo’ because they contain undeclared milk.

People with allergies or sensitivities to milk and or dairy could develop serious or life treating reactions if

Publisher’s Platform: MAHA my Ass

In yet another move that underscores that the MAHA movement is more about politics than public health, RFK Jr. is now discouraging the use of hepatitis A vaccines, among others.

Consumer group appeals government redaction of information on infant formula

The government's response included more than 120 pages of completely blacked out information.

Analysis shows limited impact of Swiss Campylobacter measures

Efforts to reduce Campylobacter in Switzerland have not worked so far, according to scientists.

At 93 cases per 100,000 population, the incidence of campylobacteriosis in 2024 was at the same level as in 2013 – when various measures were introduced.

EU Council approves Mercosur trade deal

The European Council has backed a trade deal with the Mercosur group of countries, despite opposition from some sectors.

Negotiations on the agreement, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, started in 1999.

The deal was approved but Ireland, France, Poland, Austria, and Hungary voted against it, while Belgium abstained.

Enoki mushrooms recalled because of Listeria contamination

Mushmoshi brand enoki mushrooms are under recall in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found the pathogen.

The implicated mushrooms were sold in British Columbia. They are packaged in 200-gram plastic bags with the UPC number 6 931787 400001 and the code

Burgers recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

“No Name” brand beef burgers are under recall in Canada because tests have shown contamination with  E.coli.

The frozen burgers are being pulled from shelves after E.coli O157:H7 was found in test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The recalled product contains 12

USDA signals a lack of interest in combatting Salmonella

Department has sidetracked a significant rule that would make it illegal to sell contaminated chicken

Fraud alerts fall in November

24 alerts mentioned the United States in November