The DOJ ended its investigation into Abbott after it came to light that the company gave $500,000 to President Trump’s inauguration committee.
Experts are hoping revised foodborne infection data can shift the focus of resources from trade to investing in domestic food safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates
Experts have voiced concerns about food fraud in food security programs and suggested ways to combat the problem. A report made several recommendations including penalizing and discouraging food fraud practices,
The Belgian food agency’s annual report was released recently and highlighted a fatal E. coli outbreak and revealed food fraud cases. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the
The proposed 2026 Farm Bill includes several provisions for food safety. The formal name of the bill is the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is a
Stricter controls on tahini and halva from Syria for Salmonella have been put in place by the European Commission. The legislation sets the rate of official controls and special conditions
Nearly one in three consumers in Scotland have eaten beef burgers that are pink or have pink juices, according to a survey. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said results highlight potentially
The number of food recalls declined in New Zealand in 2025 and undeclared allergens were responsible for almost half of the alerts. New Zealand Food Safety supported businesses in conducting
Cereulide contamination in infant formula and a fatal Listeria outbreak have been flagged as the major incidents in Europe in 2025. The European Commission’s annual report on official controls
Certain Five Star Shellfish Inc. brand oysters are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. There have
The DOJ ended its investigation into Abbott after it came to light that the company gave $500,000 to President Trump’s inauguration committee.
As the company that imported this formula from Europe, Nara had specific, federally mandated duties to find this hazard and make sure its supplier controlled it.
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
Experts are hoping revised foodborne infection data can shift the focus of resources from trade to investing in domestic food safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates
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