Food Safety News

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

Listeria guidance updated ahead of EU rule change

The Chilled Food Association has published updated guidance covering ready to eat (RTE) foods and Listeria monocytogenes.

The guidance states that food safety must be assured through Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), supported by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Hygienic Practice (GHP) and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

Scientists assess Ciguatera outbreaks in the Canary Islands

Nestlé infant formula sickens two in Brazil

A public health agency in Brazil has confirmed the illness of two babies who consumed infant formula recalled by Nestlé.

Health officials in Distrito Federal (Federal District) said the patients consumed products from batches identified as affected by Nestlé. The formula was purchased before the recall, which has

Number of outbreaks and people sick rises in Germany

Germany recorded an increase in outbreaks and the number of people sick in them in 2024, according to recently released statistics.

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) received reports of 271 foodborne outbreaks. They resulted in at least 2,400

Salmonella outbreak traced to dietary supplement

The CDC has confirmed 45 patients across 21 states

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