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2025: From deadly mushrooms to fatal E. coli outbreaks
Two major E. coli outbreaks, the verdict in the Australian mushroom case, and movement on the South African Listeria class action dominated world headlines in 2025. Italian produce continued to
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Spain records 800 outbreaks and 10 deaths in 2024
More than 800 outbreaks were notified in Spain in 2024 with 250 because of Salmonella, according to a recently released report. In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the National
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Botulism outbreak prompts infant formula risk assessment
The international committee on food safety is reviewing infant formula safety.
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FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered
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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FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, candy and more
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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South Africa reports Listeria and Salmonella data
Listeria infections fell but Salmonella cases climbed in South Africa in 2024, according to recently released statistics. Data comes from the Germs-SA annual review, which is compiled by the National
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Lead poisoning linked to imported spices
Consumers are being warned about the risks of buying spices abroad after a case of lead poisoning in England. The alert comes after a Northolt resident fell ill with high
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Massive recall due to rodent and bird feces
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including the presence of rodent excreta, rodent urine, and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held.
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Publisher's Platform: 2025 Outbreaks we will follow in 2026
I think many are looking forward to leaving 2025 and hope for a better food safety future in 2026.
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FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered
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2025: From deadly mushrooms to fatal E. coli outbreaks
Two major E. coli outbreaks, the verdict in the Australian mushroom case, and movement on the South African Listeria class action dominated world headlines in 2025. Italian produce continued to
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