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EU submits more SPS notifications in 2024

The European Union reported more sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) alerts in 2024 than the year before, with many of them relating to food safety. In 2024, 2,147 SPS notifications

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Feb 2025

EU submits more SPS notifications in 2024

Death toll in Listeria outbreak traced to supplemental shakes increases to 12

Another death has been confirmed in an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to supplemental shakes. The Food and Drug Administration reports that there are now 12 confirmed deaths in

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Feb 2025

Death toll in Listeria outbreak traced to supplemental shakes increases to 12

Study reports on UK Ciguatera poisoning because of imported fish

Scientists have described the first confirmed ciguatera poisoning incident in the United Kingdom. The suspected ciguatera incident occurred in England in June 2017 associated with the consumption of fish sold

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Feb 2025

Study reports on UK Ciguatera poisoning because of imported fish

FAO reveals food safety work in Pakistan and Bangladesh

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has highlighted food safety-related work in several countries. A food control system assessment has been started in Pakistan. The initiative aims to

By News Desk

/ 25 Feb 2025

FAO reveals food safety work in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Chicken Caesar wraps sold in vending machines in Washington recalled over undeclared fish

LPK1, of Renton, WA, is recalling approximately 303 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

By News Desk

/ 24 Feb 2025

Chicken Caesar wraps sold in vending machines in Washington recalled over undeclared fish

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

What happened to this child is horrible. Reminds me, where are the FDA and CDC in dealing with this unnamed E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce? With no fanfare

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into

By Jonan Pilet

/ 24 Feb 2025

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns

Audit reveals progress with import controls in Iceland; more work needed

An audit in Iceland has found the country has strengthened import controls for food of animal origin but there is still room for improvement, according to a recent report. Iceland

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Feb 2025

Audit reveals progress with import controls in Iceland; more work needed

New Jersey company recalls chocolate snacks because of undeclared milk

Kayco, a Bayonne, NJ, company is recalling their Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the

By News Desk

/ 23 Feb 2025

New Jersey company recalls chocolate snacks because of undeclared milk

Company recalls supplemental shakes linked to Listeria outbreak that has killed 11 people

Lyons Magnus LLC is recalling Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes because laboratory evidence has shown them to be linked to a Listeria outbreak that has killed 11

By News Desk

/ 23 Feb 2025

Company recalls supplemental shakes linked to Listeria outbreak that has killed 11 people

Publisher’s Platform: The CDC is MIA in Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks

— OPINION — Food Safety Advocate Questions Why Foodborne Illness Outbreaks are Unreported by the Premier Public Health Agency in the Time of Trump “Two multi-state foodborne illnesses outbreaks have been reported

By Bill Marler

/ 23 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: The CDC is MIA in Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks

Qatar launches food safety ratings system

A food safety ratings system has been unveiled in Qatar to help ensure safe food for residents and prevent foodborne illness. The Ministry of Public Health officially launched the Food

By News Desk

/ 23 Feb 2025

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EU submits more SPS notifications in 2024

Death toll in Listeria outbreak traced to supplemental shakes increases to 12

Study reports on UK Ciguatera poisoning because of imported fish

FAO reveals food safety work in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Chicken Caesar wraps sold in vending machines in Washington recalled over undeclared fish

Publisher’s Platform: Think about Lucas the next time you order a romaine lettuce salad

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns

Audit reveals progress with import controls in Iceland; more work needed

New Jersey company recalls chocolate snacks because of undeclared milk

Company recalls supplemental shakes linked to Listeria outbreak that has killed 11 people

Publisher’s Platform: The CDC is MIA in Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks

Qatar launches food safety ratings system