Food Safety News

Report shows shortcomings in recall system

When a food safety problem is discovered, there isn’t much done to make sure consumers find out. No one has to contact grocery stores or restaurants. No one has to notify consumers

Hummus supplier faces fine after Listeria detection

A supplier of ready-to-eat hummus products in South Africa is facing a fine after Listeria was found in its products.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) referred BM Foods Manufacturers to the National Consumer Tribunal following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in products supplied to a retailer.

Review finds low awareness of Food Standards Scotland

Food businesses have limited awareness of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and its guidance, according to a review.

The food agency commissioned research institute The Lines Between to study the awareness, relevance, and effectiveness of FSS guidance. This found there was a need to increase reach and impact.

Cheese recalled because of Listeria

Auricchio brand Taleggio D.O.P. Cheese is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall was triggered by the company, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The recalled cheese can

Seven hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak related to restaurant

Public health agents ordered a temporary closure of the restaurant on Monday “to support the ongoing investigation and protect public health.”

Three died in severe French E. coli outbreak traced to raw milk cheese

Scientists have shared more details about a severe and unusual E. coli outbreak that killed three people in France.

In January 2025, an outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in adults, caused by Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) was detected. HUS is a severe complication associated with

UK analysis reveals little change in consumer food safety behavior

Domestic food safety practices have hardly changed over a 5-year period, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Findings come from a report on consumers’ self-reported practices in the home between 2020 and 2025. It covers behaviors related to handwashing, cross-contamination, cooking, chilling, use-by dates, and other topics

7-Eleven sandwiches, wraps recalled because of Listeria

7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products were distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

The recall was triggered by the company, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

There have been no

Liquid supplement recalled because of botulism risk

Liquid Blenz Corp. of Rockville Center, NY, is recalling all codes of Good Brain Tonic because of Botulism potential. 

The Good Brain Tonic was distributed nationwide in retail stores and via internet sales.

Good Brain is bottled in 16-ounce and 32-ounce Amber bottles with plastic caps. The UPC code

California considering food safety bills

The bills address toxic chemicals on produce, heavy metals in supplements and ultra-processed food

Experts warn of more severe Salmonella infections

Rising temperatures and heatwaves are expected to have a major impact on serious Salmonella infections, according to scientists.

Ongoing Salmonella outbreak in Canada has sickened almost 200

The Public Health Agency of Canada reports its investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still active one year since recording the first infection.

In an update April 13, the agency said people are still getting sick with illnesses reported as recently as last month.

The public health

Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu

Fish has been connected to two separate outbreaks in the Philippines and Vanuatu.

Media reports on the number of sick people in the Philippines range from 20 to 51.

The City Government of Cadiz reported that some residents fell ill after consuming fish locally known as “aloy” or

Beef and pork jerky under recall in Canada

Soo brand Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky and Pork Jerky are being recalled in Canada because of mold on the products.

The recalled jerky was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency did not post any product photos with the recall notice.

Colombia reported more than 650 outbreaks in 2025

In Costa Rica, 20 outbreaks were investigated in 2025