Food Safety News

Oysters, clams from certain Washington harvest areas recalled because of norovirus

On April 10 the Washington State Department of Health advised the FDA of a recall of certain shellfish because of norovirus-like illnesses associated with consumption of raw oysters. 

The recall includes all species of shellstock from Gomez Shellfish LLC (WA-1724-SS), harvested on March 22 through April 9, from a

Dozens more restaurant patrons could be infected with Salmonella

The number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections after eating at an Ontario restaurant has doubled and at least 44 unconfirmed patients have reported symptoms.

As of April 17 there were 13 confirmed patients who had eaten at the Piper Arms Stoney Creek location in Hamilton, Ontario, according to Hamilton

Ice cream recalled because of undeclared allergens, colors

Silver Moon LP dba Loard’s Ice Cream of San Leandro, CA, is recalling all products sold in retail-sized packaging because they were distributed without ingredient labeling and therefore they contain undeclared allergens, sulfites, and added colors. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, eggs,

Gorgonzola under recall because of Listeria contamination

Auricchio brand Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante is being recalled in Canada because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall is because of inspection activities by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No illnesses have been confirmed to date in relation to consumption of this product.

The implicated cheese was distributed in

E. coli found in raw cheese made by Raw Farm LLC

The E. coli matches that from patient samples from an outbreak in 2025

Denmark solves 4 of 10 recent Listeria outbreaks

Nearly 200 Listeria infections have been reported in Denmark over a 3-year period with only four of 10 outbreaks solved.

Data from the Statens Serum Institut shows 199 cases of invasive infection with Listeria monocytogenes between 2023 and 2025. There were 66 cases on average per year with a range

Campylobacter in Swedish chicken continues to decline

The prevalence of Campylobacter in Swedish chickens has dropped to a record low.

Data from Svensk Fågel shows that in 2025, only 3.8 percent of flocks were positive, down from 5.8 percent of more than 4,700 samples the year before.

Seafood, cantaloupe, canned foods subject to increased import enforcement

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.

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Norway checks compliance with Salmonella import conditions

Plus: Results of testing meat for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

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