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FERG chief ‘encouraged’ by progress but burden remains ‘significant’

The chair of the group behind revised foodborne illness figures has hailed the “encouraging” progress in reducing infections but warned that the burden is still “significant.” Speaking on a webinar

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Jun 2026

FERG chief ‘encouraged’ by progress but burden remains ‘significant’

Company expands cheese recall; Listeria outbreak traced to products

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

Company expands cheese recall; Listeria outbreak traced to products

Scientists call ultra-processed foods 'Big Food's tobacco moment'

By Jonan Pilet

/ 15 Jun 2026

Scientists call ultra-processed foods 'Big Food's tobacco moment'

FDA warns seafood firms about botulism controls and import violations

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

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

FDA warns seafood firms about botulism controls and import violations

Wine controls dominate enforcement operations in Portugal

A significant quantity of wine and bottle labels have been seized in a series of checks by Portuguese authorities. The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) was part of

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

Wine controls dominate enforcement operations in Portugal

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning. Home canning can be a safe and

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2026

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

Sunday Edition: Shrooms

After President Trump signed the executive order concerning the treatment of severe mental illness in April, the FDA followed up by issuing “national priority vouchers” to three companies studying the effects of so called magic mushrooms.

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

For the second time in seven months, I am writing about a baby formula that is carrying the toxin that causes botulism.

By Bill Marler

/ 14 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula

The formula was sold at Target stores and online

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2026

New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company's websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com.

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Azuma Foods International Inc. U.S.A. of Hayward, CA ,is recalling its 3-pack, 5.3 ounce Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi-Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because

By News Desk

/ 12 Jun 2026

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products

The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jun 2026

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products

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FERG chief ‘encouraged’ by progress but burden remains ‘significant’

Company expands cheese recall; Listeria outbreak traced to products

Scientists call ultra-processed foods 'Big Food's tobacco moment'

FDA warns seafood firms about botulism controls and import violations

Wine controls dominate enforcement operations in Portugal

Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

Sunday Edition: Shrooms

Publisher's Platform: Two botulism outbreaks in seven months — where are the FDA and the formula industry on the formula we feed our kids?

New infant botulism outbreak linked to imported organic powdered formula

Recall of moringa capsules implicated in Salmonella outbreak expanded

Wasabi octopus recalled because of undeclared allergen

Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products