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Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

— OPINION — Democratic senators are expressing alarm about planned budget reallocations at the Food and Drug Administration that they fear will threaten the nation’s food safety system. In a letter

By Bill Marler

/ 31 Jan 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize the updating of pathogen standards for bacteria found in meat and poultry. A

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2025

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese. In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jan 2025

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Police in Brazil have arrested four people for selling meat that was allegedly unfit for human consumption as it had come into contact with floodwater. Rio de Janeiro Civil Police

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

A bill in the Arkansas Legislature that would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk has been approved by a House committee. With the approval from the Agriculture, Forestry &

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

Food research projects earn support

More than 100 projects have received support as part of the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) proof of concept competition. Each grant is worth €150,000 ($157,300) and helps

By News Desk

/ 30 Jan 2025

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe

Coca-Cola has recalled a variety of soft drinks from 10 countries because of chemical contamination. Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners said the recall was due to high levels of chlorate. Chlorate

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Heineken UK has recalled bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale because of an issue that may present a food safety risk to consumers. After investigating three recent consumer complaints, instances have

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Frozen desserts recalled in Canada because of Salmonella outbreak

A recall of tartlets in Canada is being conducted as part of an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting that D. Effe T. brand

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

People often underestimate the importance of kitchen hygiene in preventing foodborne illness, according to a German agency. Every year, more than 100,000 illnesses are reported in Germany that may

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Jan 2025

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

Consumers in North Dakota are one step closer to being able to buy unpasteurized milk direct from farmers. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill allowing dairies to

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jan 2025

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December

The number of food fraud and non-compliance suspicions raised by European member states climbed in December 2024. The 248 alerts are up from 232 in November 2024 but down from

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December

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Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

Rare English E. coli O103 outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

Police investigate spoiled meat case involving 800 tons of beef in Brazil

Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow sale of raw, unpasteurized milk

Food research projects earn support

Coca-Cola recalls soft drinks in Europe

Heineken UK issues recall because of risk of glass fragments

Frozen desserts recalled in Canada because of Salmonella outbreak

Germany highlights importance of kitchen hygiene

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December