Thousands have been sickened in the outbreak and Taylor Farms continues to recall its shredded iceberg lettuce and salad kits containing iceberg lettuce.
Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial
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
Hygiene and allergen concerns have been raised as part of research into delivery-only food firms operating through online platforms. Dark kitchens are businesses that offer food for delivery through
Food safety begins on the farm, and farms begin with the soil.
Mexican authorities have warned about an adulterated brand of tequila as investigations continue into several tainted alcohol deaths. La Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (COFEPRIS) said the
The majority of countries are finding implementing food safety culture controls difficult, according to a European Commission survey. The report looked at the state of food safety culture controls in
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
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam recorded 58 foodborne outbreaks an increase of 23 outbreaks compared to the same period in 2025.
Khong Guan Corporation is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
A Salmonella outbreak has sickened about 20 people in a region of Greece. The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) is helping local authorities investigate the outbreak in Lamia. EODY
Fourteen years ago, the produce lobby decided it did not want anyone testing its lettuce. This summer it got a look at the world it asked for. You reaped what you sowed. It is time to plant something better.
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
Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial
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