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Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

Plus: Almost 500 people sickened in Salmonella outbreak in Prague

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Oct 2026

Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

Publisher’s Platform: Twenty-two years of asking whether we should ban petting zoos: After Brookshire Farms, Bengtson’s and the State Fair of Texas, it is time I answered my own question

In 2004 I wrote that ignoring these risks “makes good business for lawyers like me. But I’ll gladly give up that business if it means not having to see four-year-olds hooked up to kidney dialysis machines.”

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Oct 2026

Publisher’s Platform: Twenty-two years of asking whether we should ban petting zoos: After Brookshire Farms, Bengtson’s and the State Fair of Texas, it is time I answered my own question

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Under federal law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his delegees may amend regulations to allow further disclosure, according to the opinion.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2026

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Number of incidents reported to global food safety network has increased sharply

INFOSAN handled almost 450 incidents over 2 years

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 Oct 2026

Number of incidents reported to global food safety network has increased sharply

Halloween food safety: Tips for trick-or-treaters and party hosts

Halloween candy tampering has fueled frightening headlines for decades, but cases of strangers deliberately poisoning or contaminating treats collected by trick-or-treaters are exceedingly rare. Food allergies, choking hazards

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Oct 2026

Halloween food safety: Tips for trick-or-treaters and party hosts

E. coli infections reported among children who visited pumpkin patches, petting zoos

The County of San Luis Obispo, CA, Department of Public Health has confirmed 13 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection and is investigating a potential link to Brookshire

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2026

E. coli infections reported among children who visited pumpkin patches, petting zoos

Taylor Farms recalls salad kits because of undeclared allergens

Taylor Farms of Dallas, TX, is recalling H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad kits due to the potential undeclared soy and almonds. People who have sensitivity or allergy to

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2026

Taylor Farms recalls salad kits because of undeclared allergens

FDA issues another warning against Darwin's pet food; firm refuses to initiate recall

The FDA has issued a public warning about Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats because is has tested positive for Salmonella. A consumer filed a

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2026

FDA issues another warning against Darwin's pet food; firm refuses to initiate recall

On the Beat: Salmonella Outbreaks in Europe

This week's episode of Food Safety News: On the Beat focuses on Salmonella outbreaks affecting the United Kingdom and Europe. Hosts Morgan Holm and Jonan Pilet welcome UK-

By Morgan Holm

/ 27 Oct 2026

On the Beat: Salmonella Outbreaks in Europe

Scientists looking at how imperfections in produce impact safety

In the past, physical damage or defects — such as those caused by machines, freezes or pests — were typically viewed separately from food safety risks.

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2026

Scientists looking at how imperfections in produce impact safety

Researchers assess antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella

Scientists have identified certain antimicrobial resistance traits likely to spread through China’s food chain over the next 25 years. Research by King’s College London and the Chinese Center

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Oct 2026

Researchers assess antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella

Bill Marler to be honored at international conference

On Oct. 28, the China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ) opens in Shanghai for its 20th year. It will honor Bill Marler as a Distinguished Contributor. Marler is

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2026

Bill Marler to be honored at international conference

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Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

Publisher’s Platform: Twenty-two years of asking whether we should ban petting zoos: After Brookshire Farms, Bengtson’s and the State Fair of Texas, it is time I answered my own question

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Number of incidents reported to global food safety network has increased sharply

Halloween food safety: Tips for trick-or-treaters and party hosts

Taylor Farms recalls salad kits because of undeclared allergens

FDA issues another warning against Darwin's pet food; firm refuses to initiate recall

On the Beat: Salmonella Outbreaks in Europe

Scientists looking at how imperfections in produce impact safety

Researchers assess antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella

Bill Marler to be honored at international conference