Food Safety News

5-year study reveals aspects of food safety in California’s Salad Bowl

The study was designed to identify the environmental factors that influence the introduction, persistence, and movement of foodborne pathogens in the region.

Europe records varied fraud reports in early 2026

In total, 17 alerts involved the United States in January with examples including titanium dioxide in pastries and ethylene oxide in a spice mix.

FDA warns Arkansas and Colorado egg farms about Salmonella findings and missing prevention plans

As part of its enforcement activities, the 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 often are

Norovirus dominates outbreaks in New Zealand

The latest figures on foodborne illness in New Zealand show norovirus as the main cause of outbreaks and Campylobacter as the leading source of infections.

Sunday Edition: New World Screwworm

In August 2025, OIE reported more than 20,000 new outbreaks, and U.S. state health departments began issuing health advisories warning travelers and clinicians about NWS south of the border.

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

One import sample was collected by FDA as part of the outbreak investigation. The agency knows the supplier, distribution center and manufacturer, but it is not reporting the names of those businesses.

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.