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Sunday Edition: Shrooms

Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week * Another new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis is under investigation by the FDA. Although the source has not been identified, there

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism.

By Bill Marler

/ 14 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula

The formula was sold at Target stores and online

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2026

New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company's websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com.

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Azuma Foods International Inc. U.S.A. of Hayward, CA ,is recalling its 3-pack, 5.3 ounce Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi-Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products

The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jun 2026

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products

Danish experts help WHO estimate foodborne disease burden

Researchers from Denmark have contributed to the work behind the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates. Scientists at DTU National Food Institute helped with scientific advice, methodological

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jun 2026

Danish experts help WHO estimate foodborne disease burden

FDA releases discussion paper ahead of traceability public meeting

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a discussion paper exploring potential flexibilities in compliance with its Food Traceability Rule. The document is intended to inform stakeholder input

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

FDA releases discussion paper ahead of traceability public meeting

FDA increases enforcement of import rules on cheese, juice, canned food 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.

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

FDA increases enforcement of import rules on cheese, juice, canned food and more

Publisher's Platform: We’re turning off the smoke detectors on America’s food supply

The people who find foodborne outbreaks are being fired, defunded, and disbanded — and the bugs do not care.

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: We’re turning off the smoke detectors on America’s food supply

FDA investigating new Salmonella outbreak

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that a source of the pathogen has not yet been identified. There

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Jun 2026

FDA investigating new Salmonella outbreak

Outgoing governor signs the 'Tamale Act' into Colorado law

Polis was known for advocating “food freedom” in Congress, but not as much as a governor until the Tamale Act came along.

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jun 2026

Outgoing governor signs the 'Tamale Act' into Colorado law

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Sunday Edition: Shrooms

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products

Danish experts help WHO estimate foodborne disease burden

FDA releases discussion paper ahead of traceability public meeting

FDA increases enforcement of import rules on cheese, juice, canned food and more

Publisher's Platform: We’re turning off the smoke detectors on America’s food supply

FDA investigating new Salmonella outbreak

Outgoing governor signs the 'Tamale Act' into Colorado law