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Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

Lunchable brand food kits have found their way into the National School Lunch Program. But the pre-packaged food kits contain relatively high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium, according to

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2024

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

EU experts identify two emerging risks; discuss other topics

Only two topics were considered to be emerging risks by European experts in 2022. An annual report on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) activities on emerging risks revealed

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2024

EU experts identify two emerging risks; discuss other topics

Walmart apple juice recall expanded to included juice sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Weis and more

Refresco Beverages US Inc. of Tampa, FL, has expanded their recall of Great Value Apple Juice to include 133,500 cases of multiple other brands, including Market Basket, Nature’s

By News Desk

/ 11 Sep 2024

Walmart apple juice recall expanded to included juice sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Weis and more

Pesto linked to five botulism cases in France

Several people are suspected to have developed botulism after eating pesto in France. The Centre-Val-de-Loire Regional Health Agency received reports of five probable cases of botulism following a family meal.

By News Desk

/ 11 Sep 2024

Pesto linked to five botulism cases in France

Margarine recalled in Canada over mold concerns

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil because of possible mold in the product. According to the details published by the

By News Desk

/ 10 Sep 2024

Margarine recalled in Canada over mold concerns

Food Safety News writer recognized in The Alliance’s ’40 Under 40′

In an annual tribute to young leaders in the fight against foodborne illness, Food Safety News writer Jonan Pilet has been named to the “40 Under 40” class of 2024

By News Desk

/ 10 Sep 2024

Food Safety News writer recognized in The Alliance’s ’40 Under 40′

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

A method of combatting Listeria monocytogenes has emerged out of Canada just as the Boar’s Head outbreak has become a tragedy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and

By News Desk

/ 10 Sep 2024

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

Kandy cantaloupe recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, AZ is recalling 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the

By News Desk

/ 9 Sep 2024

Kandy cantaloupe recalled after testing finds Salmonella

FDA highlights Food Safety Month with focus on high-risk groups

September marks National Food Safety Education Month, and the Food and Drug Administration is urging Americans to focus on food safety, especially for those at higher risk of foodborne illness.

By News Desk

/ 9 Sep 2024

FDA highlights Food Safety Month with focus on high-risk groups

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 9 Sep 2024

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

Company suspended after refusal to allow inspectors on site

Operations at a company in Lithuania have been suspended after food agency inspectors were denied entry to the premises during an inspection. The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) reported

By News Desk

/ 8 Sep 2024

Company suspended after refusal to allow inspectors on site

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 7 Sep 2024

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods

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Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

EU experts identify two emerging risks; discuss other topics

Walmart apple juice recall expanded to included juice sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Weis and more

Pesto linked to five botulism cases in France

Margarine recalled in Canada over mold concerns

Food Safety News writer recognized in The Alliance’s ’40 Under 40′

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

Kandy cantaloupe recalled after testing finds Salmonella

FDA highlights Food Safety Month with focus on high-risk groups

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

Company suspended after refusal to allow inspectors on site

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods