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Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

A year after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged food companies to voluntarily phase out their use of synthetic dyes, little action has been taken. According

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Apr 2026

Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

Online food platforms fined in China

Chinese authorities have issued penalties against seven e-commerce platforms for violations including food safety. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed fines for a series of "ghost

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Apr 2026

Cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Ayco Farms Inc., recalled 8,302 cartons of whole cantaloupes because the fruit may be contaminated with Salmonella. The cantaloupes

By News Desk

/ 22 Apr 2026

Cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella

New York law designed to make facts about food chemicals available to the public

Federal law allows food companies to use chemicals designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) without having them subject to review by the Food and Drug Administration. The New York law would help close that loophole.

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Apr 2026

New York law designed to make facts about food chemicals available to the public

Food agency warned for refusing hygiene ratings request

An agency in the Isle of Man has been told to look again at a food hygiene request after initially refusing to release information. The Information Commissioner upheld a complaint

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Apr 2026

Food agency warned for refusing hygiene ratings request

Dutch study estimates sources of infections

Contaminated food plays a key role in the spread of several major pathogens, according to a Dutch source attribution study. Scientists attributed cases of 26 foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Apr 2026

Dutch study estimates sources of infections

Rat poison finding prompts baby food recall

Police seized two jars of HiPP baby food in a store in Brno, which matched the description given in an e-mail sent by the unknown perpetrator.

By News Desk

/ 21 Apr 2026

Rat poison finding prompts baby food recall

Scientists say nanoplastics can cause Salmonella to become stronger

Researchers are studying the impact nanoplastics have on Salmonella and have found they cause the pathogen to become more virulent. The researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2026

Scientists say nanoplastics can cause Salmonella to become stronger

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

Safe food practices and information on additives and flavorings are the main areas highlighted in the latest edition of a European food safety campaign. The Safe2Eat campaign is organized by

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Apr 2026

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

One dead in German Salmonella outbreak

The 40 patients are mainly children and adolescents

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Apr 2026

FDA warns three firms after finding rodents, bird droppings and allergen risks in food facilities

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 20 Apr 2026

FDA warns three firms after finding rodents, bird droppings and allergen risks in food facilities

Your loyalty cards could save your life

It’s well known that direct-to-consumer (DTC) food recall communication needs improvement. Currently, there’s no legal requirement for food companies to notify consumers directly when food products

By Guest Contributor

/ 20 Apr 2026

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Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

Online food platforms fined in China

Cantaloupes recalled because of Salmonella

New York law designed to make facts about food chemicals available to the public

Food agency warned for refusing hygiene ratings request

Dutch study estimates sources of infections

Rat poison finding prompts baby food recall

Scientists say nanoplastics can cause Salmonella to become stronger

EFSA rolls out 2026 food safety campaign

One dead in German Salmonella outbreak

FDA warns three firms after finding rodents, bird droppings and allergen risks in food facilities

Your loyalty cards could save your life