If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the
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
Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland. Findings
A food testing program in Scotland has revealed a high level of compliance but also showed examples of microbial contamination and meat substitution. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) funds an annual
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
Five people were sickened in China earlier this year after eating fish at a restaurant. In February 2026, Henan CDC received a report of a suspected clonorchiasis case. Clonorchiasis is
Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because
Summaries cover a Salmonella outbreak and a Listeria outbreak
I have spent more than 30 years representing people sickened by contaminated food. I do not often read a speech by an FDA official and find myself agreeing with nearly every line. This week I did.
If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland. Findings
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