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Sprout Organics recalls pouches of fruit and vegetables because of lead contamination

Sprout Organics has initiated a recall of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The product, in 3.5-ounce pouches, was sold

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2025

Sprout Organics recalls pouches of fruit and vegetables because of lead contamination

Democrats want Boar’s Head officials to answer questions before reopening plant

A group of Democratic legislators want Boar’s Head officials to appear before a congressional caucus before reopening the production plant that was behind a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2025

Will Maine’s Constitutional ‘Right to Food’ protect backyard chickens in town?

Kamiwan and Paul Oliver versus the City of Calais, ME, is a court challenge to a local ordinance regulating backyard chickens in a town of approximately 3,000 residents on

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Sep 2025

Will Maine’s Constitutional ‘Right to Food’ protect backyard chickens in town?

Canadian officials identify Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food, treats

The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting that more than two dozen people have been infected with Salmonella linked to dog food and treats. Most of the 27 outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2025

Canadian officials identify Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food, treats

Victoria to get new food safety agency

The Victorian Government in Australia has announced a new food safety agency in an attempt to create a more streamlined regulatory system. Initial reaction from two dairy industry groups against

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Sep 2025

Dutch network highlights emerging risks

A network in the Netherlands formed to identify emerging food safety risks has revealed the key topics from discussions in 2024. Examples include refrigerator and freezer temperatures and storage practices

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Sep 2025

Mississippi company recalls more than 49 tons of catfish because of inspection problem

Quality Poultry & Seafood Inc., a Biloxi, MS, establishment, is recalling 98,916 pounds of catfish fillets that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the USDA’s Food

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2025

Mississippi company recalls more than 49 tons of catfish because of inspection problem

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

California’s first-in-the-nation law to phase out ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Differing versions of Assembly Bill 1264 passed both chambers

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Sep 2025

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

Why the viral TikTok ‘Gatorade Burger’ trend may be unsafe

A quirky social media trend known as the “Gatorade burger,” involving boiling ground beef patties in Gatorade instead of water or grilling them, gained traction online earlier this year, primarily

By Jonan Pilet

/ 15 Sep 2025

Why the viral TikTok ‘Gatorade Burger’ trend may be unsafe

Sweden reports Salmonella outbreak in nursing homes with dozens sick

Salmonella has been confirmed at two nursing homes in Sweden with 45 people sick. Infection traceback work is ongoing to find the source. Management of the incident includes officials in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2025

Sweden reports Salmonella outbreak in nursing homes with dozens sick

Five sick in Danish Listeria outbreak

Danish officials are trying to find the source of a Listeria outbreak that has sickened five people. During August and September, five cases of Listeria monocytogenes have been registered at

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2025

FDA issues warning to Jalisco Fresh Produce for import violations

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

/ 15 Sep 2025

FDA issues warning to Jalisco Fresh Produce for import violations

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Sprout Organics recalls pouches of fruit and vegetables because of lead contamination

Democrats want Boar’s Head officials to answer questions before reopening plant

Will Maine’s Constitutional ‘Right to Food’ protect backyard chickens in town?

Canadian officials identify Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food, treats

Victoria to get new food safety agency

Dutch network highlights emerging risks

Mississippi company recalls more than 49 tons of catfish because of inspection problem

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

Why the viral TikTok ‘Gatorade Burger’ trend may be unsafe

Sweden reports Salmonella outbreak in nursing homes with dozens sick

Five sick in Danish Listeria outbreak

FDA issues warning to Jalisco Fresh Produce for import violations