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More bushmeat seizures reported in England
A unit of the Food Standard Agency (FSA) has helped seize bushmeat in England. The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation resulted in one arrest. A 51-year-old man has been
EU reports fall in suspected food fraud incidents
The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe declined in February compared to the month before. Three alerts involved the United States in February with two related to
FSAI issues Listeria guidance following outbreak
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published guidance to help businesses with their food safety management systems as well as detection and control of Listeria. It was issued
Microbial contamination tops reasons for recalls in Finland
Microbial contamination was the leading cause of Finnish recalls in 2025. There were 299 recalls in Finland this past year, down slightly from 305 in 2024.
Plans for new food agency discussed in Victoria
Plans to establish a single food safety regulator have been debated by members of parliament in an Australian state with several amendments put forward. The Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026
GAO says FDA needs to give attention to conflict of interest policies
The FDA relies on more than 30 advisory committees to provide expert advice on numerous scientific topics, but does not publicly share how conflicts of interest for committee members are determined.
English infection data reveals stable situation
There was a decline in Campylobacter cases in England in 2025 while Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli O157 hardly changed compared to the year before. Figures recently released by the
Food Safety Summit to spotlight AI-driven innovation
By Cindy Jiang As the food industry continues to navigate increasing complexity across global supply chains, regulatory expectations, and consumer demands, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool
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Salad recalled because of Listeria contamination
Freshprep brand Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips is being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was triggered by the company, according
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FDA increases enforcement of import rules for products with Salmonella, pesticides and heavy metals
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
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FSAI issues Listeria guidance following outbreak
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published guidance to help businesses with their food safety management systems as well as detection and control of Listeria. It was issued
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