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State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

Two years into suing the State of Montana over food safety gaps, Jeffrey P. Havens has learned that state District Court Judge Christopher D. Abbott has dismissed his case “with

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Oct 2025

State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

Campylobacter and E. coli infections rise in Ireland

Campylobacter cases continued to rise in Ireland, but Listeria and Salmonella rates were stable, according to recently released data. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Oct 2025

Campylobacter and E. coli infections rise in Ireland

Groups call on Congress to stand up against a block to state laws protecting consumers

— OPINION — By the Environmental Working Group A diverse coalition of 84 organizations has called on House and Senate lawmakers to oppose any legislative efforts that would block state laws protecting

By Guest Contributor

/ 24 Oct 2025

Groups call on Congress to stand up against a block to state laws protecting consumers

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into two Salmonella outbreaks and released redacted information about them. The information, officially referred to as Executive Incident Summary Abstracts, is part

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Oct 2025

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

Norway told to improve fruit and vegetable controls

Findings from an audit in Norway show the country has a functional official control system for produce but there are several weaknesses. Norway is part of the European Free Trade

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Oct 2025

Norway told to improve fruit and vegetable controls

Analysis finds problems with Austria’s foodborne outbreak data collection

An analysis of foodborne outbreak data collection in Austria has found issues with completeness and consistency. A report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) shared results of a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Oct 2025

Analysis finds problems with Austria’s foodborne outbreak data collection

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to “expedite discussions and break the current impasse” to settle the “Busload of Lawyers” case brought by his state 20 years ago. Stitt has filed

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Oct 2025

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

As November approaches, with the federal government shutdown now in its third week, suspension of food stamps for the hungry is becoming increasingly likely. There was sufficient federal funding in

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Oct 2025

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

Protection level from EU law doesn’t match effort made

Researchers have suggested that the level of protection offered to consumers by a piece of European regulation might not be proportionate to the effort made. The study used formulas to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Oct 2025

Protection level from EU law doesn’t match effort made

Irish audit uncovers pest control problems

An audit of ambient storage and distribution food business operators in Ireland has revealed pest control problems and a variety of other deficiencies. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Oct 2025

Irish audit uncovers pest control problems

New survey reveals consumer concerns about food recalls

— OPINION — By Liz Sertl, Senior Director of Supply Chain Visibility for GS1 US As the U.S. food industry prepares for heightened traceability under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s

By Guest Contributor

/ 22 Oct 2025

New survey reveals consumer concerns about food recalls

Scientists shine light on recurring Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds

An analysis of Salmonella Strathcona infections in Europe has found the majority belong to a yearly recurring outbreak. In autumn 2011, a rare serovar was identified in an outbreak affecting

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Oct 2025

Scientists shine light on recurring Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds

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State judge tosses challenge to Montana food safety act over ‘standing’

Campylobacter and E. coli infections rise in Ireland

Groups call on Congress to stand up against a block to state laws protecting consumers

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

Norway told to improve fruit and vegetable controls

Analysis finds problems with Austria’s foodborne outbreak data collection

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

Protection level from EU law doesn’t match effort made

Irish audit uncovers pest control problems

New survey reveals consumer concerns about food recalls

Scientists shine light on recurring Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds