Food Safety News

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

According to a heavily redacted report just released, the FDA issued an import alert requiring border holds on an unnamed produce item linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that stretched from April 2024 through at least June 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration investigated the outbreak with the Centers for

Salmonella sickens 84 across the UK

Bastides Saucisson Sec is the likely source of infection

Audit finds China can’t ensure poultry meat rules are met for products sent to EU

Chinese controls cannot guarantee that poultry meat sent to Europe comes from the only approved province, according to an audit report.

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit in November 2025 evaluated the official controls related to public health and certification systems for rabbit and poultry meat.

European analysis finds rise in recalls

In all of 2025, there were 5,471 European food and drink recalls and alerts, up from 5,426 in 2024.

Food Safety Summit 2026 unveils topics for certificate courses

By Adriene Cooper, Senior Events Manager, Food Safety Summit

As the food industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, evolving risks, and rapid technological change, the 2026 Food Safety Summit is responding with one of its most robust lineups of Certificate Courses to date. Taking place May 11 and May 12, these

Outbreak in China caused by contaminated cakes

An investigation has revealed a multi-city outbreak in China was caused by cakes contaminated by food handlers carrying Staphylococcus aureus.

Between May and June 2025, multiple foodborne outbreaks occurred across Shandong Province, all epidemiologically linked to durian mille-feuille cakes from one franchise brand.

Frito-Lay recalls chips because of undeclared allergen after receiving consumer complaint

Frito-Lay is recalling 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that could include jalapeño-flavored potato chips and therefore may contain undeclared milk. 

Frito Lay identified the issue following a consumer contact.

People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the

Researchers monitoring wastewater for foodborne pathogens

The research results will provide insights for public health agencies, potentially leading to improved surveillance and outbreak-response strategies.

Iceland told to improve produce control system

An audit in Iceland has found gaps in produce controls that may increase the risk of unsafe products entering the market.

Iceland was advised to strengthen its system for official controls on producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, and sprouts. 

Warning issued after Salmonella-contaminated pet food stolen

A South African company has issued a warning about stolen pet food that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Barbecue sauce recalled because of undeclared allergens

Savannah Bee Company is recalling their Honey BBQ Sauce- Mustard, 16FL OZ B1L1360525 Best Before 05/16/27 UPC 8 50033 93758 9 because of undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

36 million pounds of chicken fried rice and other chicken products recalled because of glass

Brand names affected are Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s

GAO report says CPSC needs to do more to enforce lead limits in imported children's products

In July, the commission will begin requiring companies sending children’s products to the United States to electronically submit reports from private and foreign government labs.

Scientists stress importance of regular fridge cleaning

Researchers have highlighted how cleaning frequency and hygiene in refrigerators can have a greater impact on food safety than short-term temperature differences.

Refrigerators with lower temperatures were not automatically microbiologically cleaner. The decisive factor was the cleaning frequency – particularly, the time since the last clean. 

Food safety central to World Veterinary Day theme

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) will highlight the importance of food safety as part of World Veterinary Day in April.

Selected by the WVA Council, the 2026 theme “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health” shows the critical role veterinarians play in safeguarding food safety, public health, and animal