Food Safety News

Outbreak traced to backyard poultry flocks

Almost half, 41 percent, of the patients are children younger than 5 years old.

Read the News

FRESH Act is a rotten apple

-- OPINION --

Read the News

Restaurant fined over link to Salmonella outbreak

Also: Experts advise against eating wild mushrooms

Read the News

FDA cites Ocean Group Inc. seafood facilities for Listeria, sanitation failures across four sites

As part of its enforcement activities, the U.S. 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

Read the News

Food safety culture survey review raises questions

A review of food safety culture surveys has revealed significant diversity and notable gaps in validation practices.

Scientists said the reliable measurement of food safety culture is crucial to identify the strengths and weaknesses of companies in food safety performance, enabling them to aim for continuous improvement.

Read the News

Food agency leaders meet to discuss risk communication

Officials from various food agencies met in New Zealand recently to discuss topics related to the area of risk communication.

The seventh meeting of the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) was held in Auckland earlier this month.

Read the News

Sunday Edition: Mindy Brashears

“I definitely feel that the way the previous administration approached Salmonella was important for us because it opened the door to awareness and made the industry more ready to accept some of the things that we will roll out.”

Read the News

Trail mix recalled because of undeclared allergens

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. of Grand Rapids, MI, is recalling a single lot of Frederik’s by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious

Read the News

Bonbons recalled because of undeclared nuts

French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 because of the potential to contain undeclared walnuts. 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

Read the News

Publisher's Platform: Our Babies Deserve Better: It's Time to Fix Infant Formula Safety

We are the wealthiest nation in the history of human civilization. We spend countless billions on wars, artificial intelligence, ballrooms and arches. We can make infant formula safe. We have chosen, thus far, not to do the hard regulatory work required to ensure it.

Read the News

Strauss faces court after settlement talks fail

Motions for class certification were filed against the company relating to harm allegedly caused to the public, associated with positive tests for Salmonella.

Read the News

FDA steps up import enforcement for illegal colors, pesticides and allergens

Read the News

Food Safety Summit offers free live-streamed sessions

The 2026 Food Safety Summit is just two weeks away, bringing together food safety professionals from across the industry for an immersive, solutions-driven event packed with expert insights, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections.

Now in its 28th year, the Summit will feature a comprehensive and forward-looking program designed to address

Read the News

EU audit shows improved Brazilian Salmonella situation for pepper and watermelon

An assessment of black pepper controls in Brazil has revealed the Salmonella contamination rate has improved but raised questions about a lack of checks at primary production level.

The September 2025 DG Sante audit assessed the official control systems for food of non-animal origin intended for export to the European

Read the News

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A and the Food Service Industry: A Case for Universal Vaccination

Few pathogens frustrate me more than Hepatitis A, because we have had a safe, effective vaccine against it since 1995, and we still can't seem to get it into the arms of the people who need it most.

Read the News
© 2026 LAMITECH,INC.
Privacy Policy   |   Terms   |   Accessibility   |   Credits