Food Safety News

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

Regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the food safety framework have been approved in India.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the regulatory and procedural reforms would promote the ease of doing business while ensuring robust food safety standards.

Scientists hope new Swiss system will help in Listeria battle

Plus: Information about a Bacillus cereus outbreak at a school

RAW FARM cheddar cheese linked to E. coli outbreak

The dairy's products have been linked to other outbreaks of foodborne illnesses in recent years

Lidl recalling chocolates because of undeclared nuts

Lidl US is recalling all lots of their Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz box UPC 20304492 because of undeclared hazelnut. 

People who have allergies to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

The products were distributed between

Insects and cell-based food on radar of food regulators

Technologies such as molecular farming are at an early stage, while reverse food manufacturing and 3D printing need longer-term monitoring.

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are

NVWA to look closer at biocide residues in food

The Dutch food agency has been advised to do a survey on biocide residues in food, focusing on frequently consumed processed items.

The Office of Risk Assessment and Research (BuRO) said it is not currently possible to assess the risks of these residues to food safety because of a

Costco Recalls meatloaf meals because of Salmonella

Costco is recalling select sell by dates of Item #30783 Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze because an ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., has announced the recall of an ingredient used in the Meatloaf because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon

Sunday Edition: Seed oils

Seed oils are now mixed up with ultra-processed foods. At this point, there is not a common definition of what qualifies as an ultra-processed food.

FDA risk assessment on the use of manure on produce fields lacks specificity

The risk assessment model might serve as a tool for industry in evaluating risks that might be associated with agricultural practices.

France hit by deadly Listeria outbreak

Drôme Ardèche Tradition has recalled products

FDA tightens import rules for certain foods with Salmonella and undeclared colors

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.

WHO helps Vietnam treat serious botulism cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered five vials of botulism antitoxin to Vietnam to support three patients who are in a critical condition.

After receiving an alert from national authorities, the country office, regional office, and WHO headquarters identified available supplies from the global stockpile

Bill would hold infant formula manufacturers responsible for contaminated products

For too long, a resource-starved FDA has lacked the tools to adequately protect the infant formula supply, said Rep. Rosa DeLauro

U.S. CDC helps Moldova combat Salmonella rise

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed how it helped Moldova tackle a rise in Salmonella infections in 2025.

According to the CDC, it was the first time Moldova had used whole genome sequencing (WGS) in the field to investigate a Salmonella outbreak.