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Scottish testing finds Listeria and allergen issues
A food testing program in Scotland has revealed a high level of compliance but also showed examples of microbial contamination and meat substitution. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) funds an annual
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FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives
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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Chinese scientists highlight risks of raw fish
Five people were sickened in China earlier this year after eating fish at a restaurant. In February 2026, Henan CDC received a report of a suspected clonorchiasis case. Clonorchiasis is
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Survey reveals regulatory insights from small UK firms
A survey of small businesses across the United Kingdom has found good practices relating to food safety and allergen information but low awareness of food crime. The 2025 edition was
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Fine and charges issued in case involving fish that was unfit to eat
Two men have been charged in Norway for their roles in selling farmed salmon that was unfit for human consumption. The defendants, both men in their 50s, worked in senior
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Chemical topics dominate Dutch emerging risk signals
Potential chemical risks dominated discussions this past year in a Dutch network created to identify emerging food safety risks. The Food Safety Signalling Consultation (SO-V) was formed in 2020
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EU proposes changes to rules about meat storage conditions
The European Commission has opened a comment period on a change to regulations that would give companies more flexibility related to frozen meat. The proposals would increase the options for
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Pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide recalled because of Listeria
Gias Foods has issued a nationwide recall of two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart after testing found the product may be contaminated with Listeria
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FDA releases executive summaries on two outbreak investigations
Summaries cover a Salmonella outbreak and a Listeria outbreak
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FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives
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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