Leadership starts with doing something useful instead of saying useless things.
The cost of food fraud in the United Kingdom could be as much as £2 billion ($2.7 billion) per year, according to researchers. Research from the University of Portsmouth
Details of a large Trichinella outbreak in Lebanon linked to contaminated meat have been shared in new research. In December 2023, a Trichinella case was reported in Jahliyeh, Mount Lebanon,
An analysis of outbreaks over a decade in Hong Kong has revealed the growing prevalence of norovirus-related raw oyster outbreaks. From 2016 to 2025, Hong Kong recorded 1,964
Data show that 37,000 schoolchildren have suffered poisoning between January 2025 and May 2026.
Plus claims of sickness after trip to Fuerteventura
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
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
From 2018 to 2023, FDA averaged only 917 foreign inspections per year, drastically below the annual target of 19,200.
Blank Slate Creamery of Ann Arbor, MI, is recalling its 4.5 oz. packaged Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches, because they may contain undeclared egg. People who
Several Salmonella outbreaks in France have been linked to eggs from Poland. Between May and July 2026, France reported four outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, and
Leadership starts with doing something useful instead of saying useless things.
Consumer groups say the measures fall short
The cost of food fraud in the United Kingdom could be as much as £2 billion ($2.7 billion) per year, according to researchers. Research from the University of Portsmouth
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