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Confidence in U.S. food safety hits an all-time low

Thumbs up or thumbs down, many U.S. consumers are confident about the safety of their food. The surprise here is that many of them aren’t, at least according

By Cookson Beecher

/ 31 Jul 2025

Confidence in U.S. food safety hits an all-time low

Did Kraft Heinz employee termination violate the Food Safety Modernization Act?

In 2019 and 2020, Wilbert Finley was a production manager with food safety responsibilities at Kraft Heinz’s Newberry, SC, plant, producing bacon and other packaged meats. Things became contentious

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Jul 2025

Did Kraft Heinz employee termination violate the Food Safety Modernization Act?

UK review finds botulism is rare but still a public health threat

A review has revealed foodborne botulism is uncommon in the United Kingdom but its seriousness means there is a critical need for continued surveillance. Botulism is a rare but life-threatening

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Jul 2025

UK review finds botulism is rare but still a public health threat

Unapproved dairy shut in Sweden; Campylobacter infections on the rise

Swedish authorities have closed a business that produced cheese and other dairy products without a permit. The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) urged people to throw away items labeled “Ellen dairy,

By News Desk

/ 31 Jul 2025

Unapproved dairy shut in Sweden; Campylobacter infections on the rise

More than 50 people sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to family reunion meal

Dozens of people with possible salmonella infections are being investigated in Accomack County, VA. Officials with the Accomack County Health Department said a large group of people potentially contracted salmonella

By News Desk

/ 31 Jul 2025

More than 50 people sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to family reunion meal

Some energy drinks may contain vodka; Celsius product recalled by High Noon

High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs because some of the packs contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and

By News Desk

/ 30 Jul 2025

Some energy drinks may contain vodka; Celsius product recalled by High Noon

USDA issues public warning about Schnucks ravioli labeled as tortellini with undeclared allergens

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a frozen product labeled as pork and beef tortellini because it contains undeclared allergens.

By News Desk

/ 30 Jul 2025

USDA issues public warning about Schnucks ravioli labeled as tortellini with undeclared allergens

Food testing labs fined for violating competition law

Authorities in Turkey have found three companies guilty of breaching competition laws. The Turkish Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) recently concluded an investigation involving five private food control laboratories. The case

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Jul 2025

Food testing labs fined for violating competition law

The FDA recommends scheduling kratom’s 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act

“Gas station heroin” took another hit on Wednesday as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s FDA recommended a scheduling action to control certain 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH ) products

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Jul 2025

The FDA recommends scheduling kratom’s 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act

Scottish audit reveals lack of unannounced inspections; officials warn of fake vodka

An audit of local authorities in Scotland has found an inconsistent approach to official controls and not enough unannounced inspections. The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) audit examined the organization, planning,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Jul 2025

Scottish audit reveals lack of unannounced inspections; officials warn of fake vodka

Choking risk drives Hong Kong ban on konjac jelly cups; officials investigate unrelated outbreaks

The Hong Kong government has strengthened the rules around prepackaged konjac-containing jelly confectionery. Mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery with a height or width not exceeding 45 millimeters will be prohibited for

By News Desk

/ 30 Jul 2025

Choking risk drives Hong Kong ban on konjac jelly cups; officials investigate unrelated outbreaks

Pet food company refuses to recall products despite young girl’s E. coli infection

The FDA is cautioning pet owners that a sample of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products beef dog food made by Arrow Reliance Inc. tested positive for E. coli O157:H7

By News Desk

/ 29 Jul 2025

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Confidence in U.S. food safety hits an all-time low

Did Kraft Heinz employee termination violate the Food Safety Modernization Act?

UK review finds botulism is rare but still a public health threat

Unapproved dairy shut in Sweden; Campylobacter infections on the rise

More than 50 people sickened in Salmonella outbreak linked to family reunion meal

Some energy drinks may contain vodka; Celsius product recalled by High Noon

USDA issues public warning about Schnucks ravioli labeled as tortellini with undeclared allergens

Food testing labs fined for violating competition law

The FDA recommends scheduling kratom’s 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act

Scottish audit reveals lack of unannounced inspections; officials warn of fake vodka

Choking risk drives Hong Kong ban on konjac jelly cups; officials investigate unrelated outbreaks

Pet food company refuses to recall products despite young girl’s E. coli infection