Food Safety News

Large Australian Salmonella outbreak linked to sandwich shop

Dirty blender blamed for contamination.

Coalition of consumer advocates demands action on infant formula

A group of consumer advocate organizations has asked top health officials to take immediate action to protect the safety of infant formula.

The Safe Food Coalition says the federal government needs to act now to prevent another outbreak of botulism infections like the ongoing one traced to ByHeart powdered infant

UK likely introduced Salmonella strain into Korea

A type of Salmonella was likely introduced into South Korea from the United Kingdom, according to researchers.

Scientists analyzed whole genome sequences of Salmonella Enteritidis isolates in South Korea that had a specific pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) pattern, which has emerged and circulated in South Korea since 2020, leading

FDA investigated more than 30 outbreaks in 2025

Thirteen outbreaks were unsolved.

2025: From deadly mushrooms to fatal E. coli outbreaks

Two major E. coli outbreaks, the verdict in the Australian mushroom case, and movement on the South African Listeria class action dominated world headlines in 2025.

Italian produce continued to be in the news for the wrong reasons with Salmonella outbreaks traced to sprouted alfalfa seeds and tomatoes. Ireland reported

Woman dies from botulism in Argentina

One person has died and two other cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in an Argentinian province.

The Ministry of Health of La Pampa said the trio had food together in the region of Toay. One woman died and two people have been hospitalized.

An urgent health alert was

Spain records 800 outbreaks and 10 deaths in 2024

More than 800 outbreaks were notified in Spain in 2024 with 250 because of Salmonella, according to a recently released report.

In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE).

Botulism outbreak prompts infant formula risk assessment

The international committee on food safety is reviewing infant formula safety.

Keep your New Year's snacks safe

With New Year's Eve celebrations just around the corner, it's important to remember food safety tips to keep friends and families safe.

It is often popular to have buffet style snack tables for such gatherings and special thought needs to be given to such presentations.

Always

FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered

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

Border controls reveal supplements problem

Massive recall due to rodent and bird feces

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including the presence of rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held.

Ground beef recalled because of E. coli O26

No illnesses reported to date.

Publisher's Platform: 2025 Outbreaks we will follow in 2026

I think many are looking forward to leaving 2025 and hope for a better food safety future in 2026.

Investigations target meat, honey and wine sectors in Portugal

The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) conducted several inspections covering animal origin products to verify compliance with legal requirements regarding traceability, freezing procedures and packaging in meat product cutting rooms around Faro.