Food Safety News (Page 276)

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

Federal officials continue to receive reports of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. An international investigation of cinnamon in applesauce products is ongoing. As of Dec. 6

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2023

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

A new window opens for the emerging lab-meat industry

Joint regulation of cell-cultured meat by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not brought transparency to the novel food.

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Dec 2023

A new window opens for the emerging lab-meat industry

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for experts to contribute to work on the economic impact of foodborne diseases. WHO is in the process of updating global estimates on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Dec 2023

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. As of Dec. 6 the agency had not determined a source for the outbreak,

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil. Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as

By News Desk

/ 7 Dec 2023

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Garland Ventures of Garland, TX, is recalling 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

TGD Cuts LLC has initiated a recall of some of its fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh, which has the potential to be

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

Until early next year, California is considering the Proposition 12 products already in the pipeline. After that, the state plans to close its market to pork products from locations that

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Dec 2023

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to buy or eat several types of counterfeit chocolate bars. The alert comes after reports of fake branded chocolate being found

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

Scientists have given details about different Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, norovirus, and Cryptosporidium outbreaks in various countries. Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Dec 2023

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 6 Dec 2023

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

$3.8 million paid for putting children at risk in dangerous jobs by ‘front companies’

Monetary penalties for hiring children to do dangerous jobs are continuing to climb, but meat and poultry companies are just not over their appetite for child labor. A Los Angeles-area

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Dec 2023

$3.8 million paid for putting children at risk in dangerous jobs by ‘front companies’

Sign Up for Free FSN Weekly Newsletter

Trusted by 45,000+ food safety leaders, regulators, and professionals.

Latest

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

A new window opens for the emerging lab-meat industry

WHO and World Bank plan update to foodborne illness cost estimates

FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

Texas company recalls chicken fried rice after tests show contamination with Listeria

Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

$3.8 million paid for putting children at risk in dangerous jobs by ‘front companies’