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FDA issues guidance for producers of fresh-cut product

The guidance is not binding and is merely an 80-page document of suggestions.

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Aug 2026

Ill food handler caused outbreak despite following protocols

A sick food handler likely contaminated items served at an event in Australia despite preparing food after symptoms had stopped, according to researchers. An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was reported

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Aug 2026

Ill food handler caused outbreak despite following protocols

Austrian outbreaks stable but more people sick

The number of outbreaks in Austria has stayed close to the same level in 2025 but they caused more illnesses than the year before, according to recently released statistics. In

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Aug 2026

Austrian outbreaks stable but more people sick

FDA warns against more products with toxic yellow oleander

The FDA has added three products to this safety alert regarding products with poisonous yellow oleander. The Food and Drug Administration tested the products and found that they contain toxic

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2026

FDA warns against more products with toxic yellow oleander

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly. Right

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2026

More Cyclospora infections confirmed

The 24,350 infections this year is vastly higher than 2025 when a total of 1,180 cases were reported in the United States between May 1 and Aug.31.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Aug 2026

Whole Foods recalls dozens of jalapeño products because of link to Salmonella outbreak

Whole Foods Market is recalling dozens of products that contain jalapeños because they are part of a larger recall connected to a Salmonella outbreak. The jalapeños were sourced from Coast

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2026

Whole Foods recalls dozens of jalapeño products because of link to Salmonella outbreak

Consumer allergic reactions lead to recall of cheese puffs

Frankie's Organic of Laval, Quebec, is recalling 94 cases of Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an

By News Desk

/ 12 Aug 2026

Consumer allergic reactions lead to recall of cheese puffs

Health department announces plans for GRAS substances and ultra-processed foods

Consumer groups say the measures fall short

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Aug 2026

Health department announces plans for GRAS substances and ultra-processed foods

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Several Salmonella outbreaks in France have been linked to eggs from Poland. Between May and July 2026, France reported four outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Aug 2026

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Food fraud costs UK up to £2 billion per year

The cost of food fraud in the United Kingdom could be as much as £2 billion ($2.7 billion) per year, according to researchers. Research from the University of Portsmouth

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Aug 2026

Food fraud costs UK up to £2 billion per year

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.

Leadership starts with doing something useful instead of saying useless things.

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Aug 2026

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.

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FDA issues guidance for producers of fresh-cut product

Ill food handler caused outbreak despite following protocols

Austrian outbreaks stable but more people sick

FDA warns against more products with toxic yellow oleander

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

More Cyclospora infections confirmed

Whole Foods recalls dozens of jalapeño products because of link to Salmonella outbreak

Consumer allergic reactions lead to recall of cheese puffs

Health department announces plans for GRAS substances and ultra-processed foods

Polish eggs linked to 4 French Salmonella outbreaks

Food fraud costs UK up to £2 billion per year

Publisher’s Platform: On the Day CDC confirmed 13,895 Cyclospora cases, the Acting FDA Commissioner told Americans to feel confident about lettuce. We need leadership, not cheerleaders.