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Potential infant formula illnesses probed in the UK
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FSS gives update on efforts to reduce foodborne illness
Plans to create Scottish-specific pathogen thresholds have been dropped, according to an update on foodborne illness in the country. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it would follow the approach
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Swedish analysis reveals scale of unreported foodborne infections
Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria are the main contributors to the foodborne disease burden in Sweden, but many cases are not reported, according to a study. Researchers estimated the national foodborne
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Complaints up but unsafe food alerts not rising, says Lithuanian agency
There has been an increase in reports by consumers of potential violations involving food, according to Lithuania’s food agency. From January to August 2025, the State Food and Veterinary
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Ultra-processed food has links to food safety
If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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UK survey puts average recall cost at almost £550,000
Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the
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FDA warns Texas beverage companies about acidified food, unapproved drug claims
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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Finland assesses safety of plant-based dairy products
Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland. Findings
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Sprouting seeds recalled because of link to outbreak
Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or
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Food safety and corruption
Without a credible threat of criminal enforcement, expect companies to invest less in food safety, and more foodborne illness outbreaks.
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Food Policy & Law
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Consent decree bans distributor from operating because of rodent infestation, other filth
A consent decree filed in a federal court in Minnesota bars Gold Star Distribution Inc. from distributing food because of persistent insanitary conditions. The company had been distributing products including
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Study findings challenge Campylobacter coli knowledge
Detection of the same type of Campylobacter in several countries has challenged previous beliefs that it is associated with unrelated infections. Researchers reported the previously unrecognized circulation of a multidrug-
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