Food Safety News8h
The duty to protect (some of us)
We tend to think of public policy as policy that benefits “the public.” Yet few policies, even within the domain of food ...
Food Safety News12h
FDA issues warning letters to mushroom and produce importers for critical safety violations
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after ...
Food Safety News8h
USDA will launch testing of bulk raw milk for bird flu contamination
The USDA is set to begin testing bulk raw milk for bird flu contamination in an effort to control the rapid spread of the virus. In addition to more ...
Food Safety News8h
Authorities find source of E. coli outbreak in Iceland
Health officials in Iceland have found the source of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak that sickened more than 20 children. Officials found ...
Food Safety News2d
FDA steps up import enforcement on papayas, juice, fish and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries.
Food Safety News5d
As the end nears, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines turn just a bit political
As a function of the Biden-Harris Administration, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Committee might be a drag on rural votes. On ...
Food Safety News1d
Low knowledge of food crime unit among small companies
Awareness of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) dedicated food crime unit among small businesses is still at low levels, according to recently released ...
Food Safety News3d
FDA issues another warning about cinnamon with elevated levels of lead
The FDA has expended an alert about cinnamon products to include “Super Brand” cinnamon because it has been found to have elevated levels of lead. The ...
Food Safety News7d
Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak
The Colorado Department of Agriculture reports that burger patties from McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have tested negative for ...
Food Safety News4d
Black olives recalled in Quebec because of glass pieces
Shafer-Haggart Ltd. is recalling Success brand Sliced Black Olives because of pieces of glass in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection ...
Food Safety News13d
McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections
The CDC is urging people who have eaten McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers and developed symptoms of E. coli infection to ...
Food Safety News3d
New outbreak of E. coli infections discovered by FDA; source unknown
The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections. So far there are nine confirmed patients, but the Food and Drug Administration has not reported how old they are or where they ...