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Costs of foodborne illnesses exceed $74 billion
The cost of foodborne illnesses in the United States was almost $75 billion in 2023, according to recently released data. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the most
Firm to compensate consumers after food poisoning
A food company in Brazil has been held accountable following an investigation into a food poisoning outbreak during Christmas 2024. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do
English germ reports updated; E. coli study findings
Campylobacter cases declined while Salmonella infections were stable in England in the third quarter of 2025 when compared with the same period in 2024, according to recently released data. However,
WGS adoption linked to Salmonella reduction
Reducing illnesses could save up to $17 million annually
Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works
The guidelines for Americans’ food that were promised in summer of 2025 are still in the works. The 2025-2030 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been delayed three
Polish audit reveals continued Salmonella testing problems
A follow up audit in Poland has found ongoing differences between Salmonella results from official controls and sampling by food businesses. The November 2024 DG Sante audit was undertaken to
FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat violations
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
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Large Australian Salmonella outbreak linked to sandwich shop
Dirty blender blamed for contamination.
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Q&A for consumers: Understanding food recalls
By Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink Recalls happen fast—often without much warning. Maybe you saw something on the news about a recall, a friend sent you a link,
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Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works
The guidelines for Americans’ food that were promised in summer of 2025 are still in the works. The 2025-2030 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been delayed three
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Firm to compensate consumers after food poisoning
A food company in Brazil has been held accountable following an investigation into a food poisoning outbreak during Christmas 2024. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do
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