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- [Sunday Edition: NSW](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sunday-edition-nsw.md)
- [More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, sausage, turkey breasts and more meat products of various brands recalled](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/more-than-1-5-million-pounds-of-hot-dogs-bacon-sausage-turkey-breasts-and-more-meat-products-of-various-brands-recalled.md) - Kayem Foods Inc., of Chelsea, MA, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE meat and poultry bacon, hot d…
- [Publisher’s Platform: Seven Petitions, One Message: Tell Us What You Know, Test for What Kills, and Warn People Before They Eat It](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/publishers-platform-seven-petitions-one-message-tell-us-what-you-know-test-for-what-kills-and-warn-people-before-they-eat-it.md) - Every one of these petitions comes back to the same idea. If the government knows something that would keep people from getting sick, it should test for it, write it down and tell the public. That is not a radical ask. It is the job.
- [Patient count in E. coli outbreak traced to chicken wraps growing](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/patient-count-in-e-coli-outbreak-traced-to-chicken-wraps-growing.md) - FDA and USDA won't reveal the brand of the wraps
- [Ukrainian egg firm comments on UK Salmonella link](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/ukrainian-egg-firm-comments-on-uk-salmonella-link.md) - Samples were taken four days after the best before date
- [French HUS cases passed 100 in 2025](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/french-hus-cases-passed-100-in-2025.md)
- [Raw milk cheese recalled after testing finds E. coli](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/raw-milk-cheese-recalled-after-testing-finds-e-coli.md) - Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY, is recalling some of its raw milk cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The product was distributed to grocers in NY and NJ. The cheese is packaged in clear plastic with green, red, and white labeling on the front and b…
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- [Spanish authorities urged to share Salmonella outbreak details](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/spanish-authorities-urged-to-share-salmonella-outbreak-details.md) - The affected brands, quantities recalled, and places where eggs may have been distributed have not been made public.
- [Consumer Reports wants FDA official to explain the agency's response to the Cyclospora outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/consumer-reports-wants-fda-official-to-explain-the-agencys-response-to-the-cyclospora-outbreak.md) - Consumer Reports has asked the FDA’s deputy commissioner to respond to its concerns about the agency’s response to this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico. In the letter to Donald Prater, the consumer organization cited “critical vulnerabilities” in the U.S. foo…
- [CSPI expanding staff; hiring campaign manager](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/cspi-expanding-staff-hiring-campaign-manager.md) - The Center for Science in the Public Interest is scaling up its food safety efforts with the creation of a new position beginning in January 2027. The Campaign Manager will lead and advance the center’s campaigns for stronger, evidence-based food safety policies addressing foodborne pathogens and f…
- [Chinese pork firm fined after veterinary drug residue found](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/chinese-pork-firm-fined-after-veterinary-drug-residue-found.md)
- [FAO puts focus on Cyclospora prevention](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fao-puts-focus-on-cyclospora-prevention.md) - Plus: Regional event to practice food safety emergency response
- [When risk management and consumer trust collide](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/when-risk-management-and-consumer-trust-collide.md) - The decision about whether or not to recall, and how broadly, is rarely simple. There are factors that consumers will never see, as companies weigh evolving information, public health risks, potential legal considerations, supply chain complexity, and financial consequences. Since consumers aren’t…
- [New Zealand consults on food control for low-risk outlets](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/new-zealand-consults-on-food-control-for-low-risk-outlets.md)
- [USDA to expand testing for deli meat processors](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/usda-to-expand-testing-at-deli-counters.md) - The program is part of a series of changes to FSIS oversight of Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) facilities following the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to Boar's Head deli meat.
- [EU-wide seasonal Salmonella outbreak strikes again](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/eu-wide-seasonal-salmonella-outbreak-strikes-again.md) - More than 800 infections reported between January 2023 and September 2026
- [Irish strike action to disrupt U.S. meat exports](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/irish-strike-action-to-disrupt-u-s-meat-exports.md)
- [Mixed picture of Salmonella in UK animals and pet food](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/mixed-picture-of-salmonella-in-uk-animals-and-pet-food.md)
- [UK egg sampling discovers different Salmonella outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/uk-egg-sampling-discovers-different-salmonella-outbreak.md) - As part of three Salmonella outbreaks in the United Kingdom, more than 650 people have fallen sick and two have died.
- [Renewed calls for UK allergen ratings after girl’s death](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/renewed-calls-for-uk-allergen-ratings-after-girls-death.md) - At Croydon Magistrates Court, Baris Yucel pleaded guilty to six charges.
- [30 people report foodborne illness symptoms at Walmart distribution center](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/30-people-report-foodborne-illness-symptoms-at-walmart-distribution-center.md) - About 25 to 30 people reportedly fell ill and required care in Lebanon, TN, following an incident at a Walmart Distribution Center that is now under investigation. The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency told Nexstar’s WKRN-TV that it was called to the distribution center late last week for “…
- [Kebab shop owners convicted in fatal Salmonella case](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/kebab-shop-owners-convicted-in-fatal-salmonella-case.md)
- [Oregon public health officials investigating possible foodborne outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/oregon-public-health-officials-investigating-possible-foodborne-outbreak.md) - Deschutes County Health Services, working with the Oregon Health Authority and other partners, has issued a Health Alert Network advisory telling health care providers in Deschutes County and the surrounding Central Oregon communities that it is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Ent…
- [FDA finds cockroaches on cheese equipment, flies on ready-to-eat products at Florida plant](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-finds-cockroaches-on-cheese-equipment-flies-on-ready-to-eat-products-at-florida-plant.md)
- [Sunday Edition: Cultivated meat](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sunday-edition-cultivated-meat.md) - Ninety-five years ago, Sir Winston Churchill wrote: "We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium."
- [Oysters, clams linked to Salmonella outbreak; river closed to harvesting](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/oysters-clams-linked-to-salmonella-outbreak-river-closed-to-harvesting.md) - Oyster and clam harvesting has been shut down on a stretch of the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County in Virginia after state health officials traced a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania back to shellfish pulled from those waters. Virginia health officials closed the river to harvesting…
- [Cold smoked fish recalled because of Listeria risk](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/cold-smoked-fish-recalled-because-of-listeria-risk.md) - Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nort…
- [Food safety tips for hurricane recovery](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/food-safety-tips-for-hurricane-recovery.md) - Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils after these events. To stay safe, be sure to follow these tips: * Never taste a food to determine its safety * If yo…
- [Pumpkin juice recalled because of botulism risk](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/pumpkin-juice-recalled-because-of-botulism-risk.md) - Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY, is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with Botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing.…
- [More sprouting seeds linked to outbreak recalled; FDA still won't name supplier](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/more-sprouting-seeds-linked-to-outbreak-recalled-fda-still-wont-name-supplier.md) - Another company is recalling its branded sprouting seeds linked to a Salmonella outbreak, but the Food and Drug Administration continues to refuse to reveal the name of the seed supplier. This time, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds. The…
- [Light technique shows promise in tackling Campylobacter](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/light-technique-shows-promise-in-tackling-campylobacter.md) - The method does not require physical contact with the food or added chemicals.
- [Broad support for EU’s revised cereulide controls in infant formula](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/broad-support-for-eus-revised-cereulide-controls-in-infant-formula.md)
- [Seafood, cantaloupe, honey and more subject to enhanced import regulations](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/seafood-cantaloupe-honey-and-more-subject-to-enhanced-import-regulations.md)
- [Miami company recalls sprouts in Florida, New Hampshire because of E. coli contamination](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/miami-company-recalls-sprouts-in-florida-new-hampshire-because-of-e-coli-contamination.md) - LEASA Industries Co. Inc. of Miami, FL, has recalled its alfalfa sprouts because of possible contamination with E. coli. The recall was not posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s main recall page, but was posted on its enforcement report, which is relatively obscure and not widely available w…
- [Taylor Farms leader says his company is taking steps in wake of huge Cyclospora outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/taylor-farms-leader-says-his-company-is-taking-steps-in-wake-of-huge-cyclospora-outbreak.md) - The CEO of Taylor Farms, Bruce Taylor, has issued a statement in the wake of the country’s largest ever Cyclospora outbreak this summer, which was linked to iceberg lettuce from the company’s operation in Central Mexico. The outbreak sickened almost 13,000 people, with 560 requiring hospitalization…
- [Publisher's Platform: Americans have lost faith in our food safety system: Here are 10 ways to win it back](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/americans-have-lost-faith-in-our-food-safety-system-here-are-10-ways-to-win-it-back.md) - Seventy-three percent of respondents say they avoided certain brands or types of food in the past year because of a recall or advisory, up from 53 percent in 2024.
- [Pediatricians' research shows dangers of raw milk](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/pediatricians-research-shows-dangers-of-raw-milk.md) - American Academy of Pediatrics calls for nationwide ban of raw milk
- [More people sick in outbreak traced to sprouting seeds](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/more-people-sick-in-outbreak-traced-to-sprouting-seeds.md) - FDA refuses to name seed supplier
- [FDA begins onsite inspections in outbreak investigations](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-begins-onsite-inspections-in-outbreak-investigations.md) - The Food and Drug Administration has initiated onsite inspections in two outbreak investigations. One of the outbreaks involves E. coli O26:H11 infections from unpasteurized Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses, which were distributed nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has no…
- [Botulism sickens two in Switzerland](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/botulism-sickens-two-in-switzerland.md) - Two foodborne botulism cases have been identified in an area of Switzerland. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has issued a recall for a product sold at local markets because of a suspected connection to the two botulism cases in Valais. Both people are being treated in hospital.…
- [Denmark and Austria help solve widespread Salmonella outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/denmark-and-austria-help-solve-widespread-salmonella-outbreak.md)
- [Before next season, show us what will be different](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/before-next-season-show-us-what-will-be-different.md) - FDA’s Cyclospora prevention commitments should come with measurable evidence of progress
- [Salmonella sickens 16 in Sweden](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/salmonella-sickens-16-in-sweden.md) - Also: Meals service resumes after Listeria issue
- [Database offers insight into food monitoring findings](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/database-offers-insight-into-food-monitoring-findings.md)
- [FDA report shows investigative teams reviewed 69 incidents in 2025](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-report-shows-investigative-teams-reviewed-69-incidents-in-2025.md) - The Food and Drug Administration has just published its 2025 report on the activities of the Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness teams. The FDA’s CORE+EP was originally established in 2011 as the CORE Network and was expanded in October 2024 to include an emergency p…
- [USDA issues public warning about Vienna sausage](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/usda-issues-public-warning-about-vienna-sausage.md) - The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country that is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States. The FSIS is continuing to investigate how…
- [FDA announces plan to address Cyclospora on fresh produce](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-announces-plan-to-address-cyclospora-on-fresh-produce.md) - The agency plans to carry out the activities in its 10-point plan between now and the beginning of the 2027 growing season.
- [Tomatoes off the menu after Salmonella cases in Italy](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/tomatoes-off-the-menu-after-salmonella-cases-in-italy.md)
- [Are recalls really up 400 percent?](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/are-recalls-really-up-400-percent.md) - – OPINION –
- [U.S. among countries to back regional food safety strategy](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/u-s-among-countries-to-back-regional-food-safety-strategy.md)
- [Ice cream recalled because of metal pieces](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/ice-cream-recalled-because-of-metal-pieces.md) - Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream because of the potential presence of metal. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiate…
- [Salsa dip trays recalled because of possible pest problem](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/salsa-dip-trays-recalled-because-of-possible-pest-problem.md) - WinCo Foods of Boise, ID, is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays because of the inclusion of recalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta. * WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray(by special order only) with UPC 2-67240-##### with a net weight of 104oz. * WinCo Foods Salsa Bean…
- [Sprouting seeds recalled because of Salmonella risk](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sprouting-seeds-recalled-because-of-salmonella-risk.md) - EAK Distribution of Casper, WY, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Heirloom was sold on Amazon.com to consumers nation…
- [Frozen pizzas recalled because of undeclared soy](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/frozen-pizzas-recalled-because-of-undeclared-soy.md) - Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared on the label. People with allergies or sensitivities to soy run the risk of illness or death if they consume the recalled pizza. The frozen pizzas were sold in Pe…
- [Hawaiian Bread recalled because of undeclared milk](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/hawaiian-bread-recalled-because-of-undeclared-milk.md) - Flowers Foods Inc. is recalling Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread, 20-ounce and 40-ounce bags, because of undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction or death if they consume this product. The product being recalled was distributed to…
- [Czech testing finds Salmonella problem in poultry meat](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/czech-testing-finds-salmonella-problem-in-poultry-meat.md) - Also: Illnesses in Salmonella outbreak in Prague rise to nearly 400
- [FDA cites juice processor for HACCP failures and lack of pathogen reduction](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-cites-juice-processor-for-haccp-failures-and-lack-of-pathogen-reduction.md)
- [Dutch controls reveal impact of hot weather on standards](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/dutch-controls-reveal-impact-of-hot-weather-on-standards.md) - Plus a warning on conditions for meat inspectors
- [Sunday Edition: NOAA](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sunday-edition-noaa.md) - Objectives assigned to NOAA include ensuring a safe and sustainable supply of seafood
- [Publisher’s Platform: Put me out of the lettuce business, please](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/publishers-platform-put-me-out-of-the-lettuce-business-please.md) - The largest Cyclospora outbreak in American history is over, and the next crop is going in the ground. Washington dismantled the system that would have caught it, Congress wrote letters instead of holding a hearing, and the produce industry pointed at the water.
- [Sprouting seeds recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella, E. coli](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sprouting-seeds-recalled-because-of-potential-contamination-with-salmonella-e-coli.md) - Todd’s Seeds LLC of Cookeville, TN, is recalling 37,481 units of sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and/or E. coli. The recalled seeds were sold via Amazon and direct to consumers. According to the recall notice, the products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the suppli…
- [FDA found Cyclospora at Taylor Farms lettuce operation](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/fda-found-cyclospora-at-taylor-farms-lettuce-operation.md) - Findings show that the parasite responsible for this summer's outbreak was present in the environment where lettuce was grown and processed.
- [Berry recall expanded for Walmart, Trader Joe's brands](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/berry-recall-expanded-for-walmart-trader-joes-brands.md) - A company in Chile has again expanded a recall of its frozen organic berries because of a link to an E. coli O145:H28 outbreak. The outbreak has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 17 confirmed patients were infected in Florida and Georgia, according to…
- [Pasta recall expanded to include all lots sold at Walmart stores](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/pasta-recall-expanded-to-include-all-lots-sold-at-walmart-stores.md) - Gias Foods of New York, NY, is recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart stores. The company pre…
- [Chips recalled because they were made in Colombia](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/chips-recalled-because-they-were-made-in-colombia.md) - Inexport Logistics LLC of Miami, FL, firm, is recalling 189 pounds of potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) because they were produced in the Republic of Colombia, a country that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspecti…
- [Salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños has ended](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/salmonella-outbreak-traced-to-jalapeno-has-ended.md) - The outbreak sickened people across 34 states
- [Another state, more patients involved in sprout outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/another-state-more-patients-involved-in-sprout-outbreak.md) - The outbreak is unusual in that it involves two pathogens.
- [Europe posts fall in cross-border food problems](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/europe-posts-fall-in-cross-border-food-problems.md) - Plus: Supplement from the United States recalled in Finland because of high nicotinic acid levels
- [BSE case prompts the Philippines to ban UK beef](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/bse-case-prompts-the-philippines-to-ban-uk-beef.md)
- [New York farm barred from selling raw milk because of positive test for Listeria](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/new-york-farm-barred-from-selling-raw-milk-because-of-positive-test-for-listeria.md) - New York officials are warning the public not to consume raw milk from Big Brook Farm in Lee Center because it has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. In the warning issued Sept. 30, State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball said a sample of the dairy’s milk collected by a…
- [New Listeria outbreak under investigation](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/new-listeria-outbreak-under-investigation.md) - Traceback efforts have been initiated, but the FDA has not reported what food it is tracing.
- [Denmark reopens outbreak investigation after new cases reported](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/denmark-reopens-outbreak-investigation-after-new-cases-reported.md) - Patients have been linked to a shared meal program at several schools
- [EU axes Cryptosporidium from disease list](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/eu-axes-cryptosporidium-from-disease-list.md)
- [Brazil expects EU poultry exports to resume after audit](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/brazil-expects-eu-poultry-exports-to-resume-after-audit.md) - Among other things, EU rules state that antimicrobial medicinal products may not be used to promote growth or to increase yield.
- [CDC declares end to Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard flocks](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/cdc-declares-end-to-salmonella-outbreak-traced-to-backyard-flocks.md) - This year's outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to backyard poultry flocks has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,253 people were infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Altona, Enteritidis, Indiana, Infantis, Kedougou, Mbandaka, and Sai…
- [Western Pacific nations practice food safety response](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/western-pacific-nations-practice-food-safety-response.md)
- [Italian reports cover Cyclospora and Salmonella cases](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/italian-reports-cover-cyclospora-and-salmonella-cases.md) - Scientists said it is the first molecularly confirmed and genetically sequenced case of locally acquired Cyclospora cayetanensis in Italy.
- [New California law creates non-ultra-processed food seal](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/new-california-law-creates-non-ultra-processed-food-seal.md) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that will make it possible for food companies to label their products with a “non-ultra-processed certified” seal. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, and received bipartisan support in the Assembly and Senate. “…
- [Your morning cuppa tells a bigger story about food fraud](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/your-morning-cuppa-tells-a-bigger-story-about-food-fraud.md) - – OPINION –
- [Dozens of food poisoning cases reported among wedding guests](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/dozens-of-food-poisoning-cases-reported-among-wedding-guests.md) - A separate outbreak occurred at a school
- [FDA increases enforcement against imported food adulterated for economic gain](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-increases-enforcement-against-imported-food-adulterated-for-economic-gain.md) - The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page…
- [Summer of recalls and outbreaks have food safety in the election spotlight](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/summer-of-recalls-and-outbreaks-have-food-safety-in-the-election-spotlight.md) - This story was originally published by KFF Health News. By Stephanie Armour The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight — literally. The summer was marred by a massive foodborne outbreak that sickened scores of people and the recall of tens of thousands of pounds of imported me…
- [Peperoncini recalled after consumer finds pest in jar](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/peperoncini-recalled-after-consumer-finds-pest-in-jar.md) - G. L. Mezzetta Inc. is recalling Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32-ounce because of a consumer complaint about a dead mouse in a jar. The company has contacted the consumer and is investigating the situation. As of the posting of the recall on the Food and Drug Administration’s webs…
- [Senators give little time to food during hearing for FDA chief](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/senators-give-little-time-to-food-during-hearing-for-fda-chief.md) - The lion’s share of Overton’s confirmation hearing involved prescription drugs, flavored vapes, vaccinations and mifepristone.
- [Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian tomatoes again](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-italian-tomatoes-again.md) - German investigations into a Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 100 people have once more pointed to Italian tomatoes as the source. A Salmonella Strathcona outbreak during the 2025-2026 season involved 116 cases in Germany, comprising 100 confirmed and 16 probable infections. Patients wer…
- [FDA warns three Northeast food importers about missing supplier verification programs](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-warns-three-northeast-food-importers-about-missing-supplier-verification-programs.md)
- [Salmonella found in French pumpkin seed outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/salmonella-found-in-french-pumpkin-seed-outbreak.md) - Sampling of pumpkin seeds and at the processing plant has detected Salmonella, according to researchers investigating an outbreak in France. A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis affected 81 people from May 3 to Aug. 12. The median age of patients was 35 and 56 were female. Eight people w…
- [Sunday Edition: SNAP](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/sunday-edition-snap.md) - $187.94 is the amount of the average monthly SNAP benefit paid to an individual in FY 2025.
- [Ravioli recalled because of undeclared lobster](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/ravioli-recalled-because-of-undeclared-lobster.md) - Deano’s Pasta of Somerville, MA, is recalling 20 pounds of Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli, because it may contain undeclared Lobster. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to crustacean shellfish, including lobster, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if t…
- [Cinnamon recalled because of excessive lead levels](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/cinnamon-recalled-because-of-excessive-lead-levels.md) - Galil Importing Corp. of Hauppauge, NY, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the o…
- [Frozen sausage recalled after complaints of plastic in product](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/frozen-sausage-recalled-after-complaints-of-plastic-in-product.md) - Fontanini Foods LLC of McCook, IL, is recalling 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage…
- [Chicken stew from Korea recalled because of inspection problem](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/chicken-stew-from-korea-recalled-because-of-inspection-problem.md) - Sempio Food Services Inc. of Cerritos, CA, is recalling 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of import reinspection into the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken stew products we…
- [New E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/new-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-raw-milk-cheese.md) - More than half of the patients are younger than 5
- [UK patient count in Salmonella outbreak passes 600](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/uk-patient-count-in-salmonella-outbreak-passes-600.md) - The FSA is also seeking views on revised listeriosis guidance
- [Expired eggs used in meal linked to Salmonella outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/expired-eggs-used-in-meal-linked-to-salmonella-outbreak.md) - At least 250 people have fallen sick at a school in the Czech Republic after eating in the cafeteria. The Prague Public Health Authority said the use of eggs past their shelf-life date and a likely failure to follow proper cooking procedures are factors behind the Salmonella outbreak. There are 250…
- [Salmonella outbreak traced to sprouts spreads to 2 more states](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/salmonella-outbreak-traced-to-sprouts-spreads-to-2-more-states.md) - Ten people have been added to the patient count in a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak from recalled broccoli sprouts traced to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC. As of Sept. 24 there were 32 confirmed patients across six states. On Sept. 9 there were 22 patients across four states. This outbreak asso…
- [Rare E. coli type behind large outbreak in Japan](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/rare-e-coli-type-behind-large-outbreak-in-japan.md)
- [Potential infant formula illnesses probed in the UK](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/potential-infant-formula-illnesses-probed-in-the-uk.md) - Plus a round-up of other incidents involving the FSA
- [FDA identifies two new outbreaks](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-identifies-two-new-outbreaks.md) - Sources of pathogens have not been identified
- [Consent decree bans distributor from operating because of rodent infestation, other filth](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/consent-decree-bans-distributor-from-operating-because-of-rodent-infestation-other-filth.md) - A consent decree filed in a federal court in Minnesota bars Gold Star Distribution Inc. from distributing food because of persistent insanitary conditions. The company had been distributing products including food from a facility that the Food and Drug Administration determined to have persistent a…
- [Study findings challenge Campylobacter coli knowledge](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/study-findings-challenge-campylobacter-coli-knowledge.md) - Detection of the same type of Campylobacter in several countries has challenged previous beliefs that it is associated with unrelated infections. Researchers reported the previously unrecognized circulation of a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli sequence type across Europe during 2018 to 2025.…
- [Sprouting seeds recalled because of link to outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/sprouting-seeds-recalled-because-of-link-to-outbreak.md) - Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella. To date, one illnesses has been reported directly to Berlin Seeds in connection with this seed. The recall…
- [More than 83 tons of meat recalled because of fake inspections](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/more-than-83-tons-of-meat-recalled-because-of-fake-inspections.md) - Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, NC, is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and bearing labels with a fake USDA mark of inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. As more information beco…
- [Organic applesauce recalled because of elevated levels of patulin](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/organic-applesauce-recalled-because-of-elevated-levels-of-patulin.md) - Wakefern Food Corp. is recalling Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA testing identified elevated patulin levels that exceed food safety limits. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that grow on damaged or bruised apples and may be present in pr…
- [Food safety and corruption](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/food-safety-and-corruption-2.md) - Without a credible threat of criminal enforcement, expect companies to invest less in food safety, and more foodborne illness outbreaks.
- [Source of Belgian norovirus outbreak remains unknown](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/source-of-belgian-norovirus-outbreak-remains-unknown.md) - Officials have been unable to confirm exactly how about 175 people fell sick with norovirus at a camp in Belgium at the end of August. An investigation into the outbreak at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) involved the regional health service (GGD) West-Brabant, the Netherlands Food and…
- [FSS gives update on efforts to reduce foodborne illness](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fss-gives-update-on-efforts-to-reduce-foodborne-illness.md)
- [Flour and baking mixes recalled because of wheat gluten](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/flour-and-baking-mixes-recalled-because-of-wheat-gluten.md) - GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix listed below due to potential undeclared wheat gluten. People who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they co…
- [E. coli outbreak tied to frozen berries sold at Walmart and Publix has ended](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/e-coli-outbreak-tied-to-frozen-berries-sold-at-walmart-and-publix-has-ended.md) - The berries were imported from Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile.
- [Swedish analysis reveals scale of unreported foodborne infections](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/swedish-analysis-reveals-scale-of-unreported-foodborne-infections.md)
- [Hepatitis A outbreak traced to clams continues](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/hepatitis-a-outbreak-traced-to-clams-continues.md) - The CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported black clams. The Food and Drug Administration has posted a warning about La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador in 16-ounce plastic packages. As of Sept…
- [Complaints up but unsafe food alerts not rising, says Lithuanian agency](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/complaints-up-but-unsafe-food-alerts-not-rising-says-lithuanian-agency.md)
- [Ultra-processed food has links to food safety](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/ultra-processed-food-has-links-to-food-safety.md) - If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
- [UK survey puts average recall cost at almost £550,000](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/uk-survey-puts-average-recall-cost-at-almost-550-000.md)
- [FDA warns Texas beverage companies about acidified food, unapproved drug claims](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-warns-texas-beverage-companies-abou-acidified-food-unapproved-drug-claims.md)
- [Finland assesses safety of plant-based dairy products](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/finland-assesses-safety-of-plant-based-dairy-products.md)
- [Sunday Edition: Sodium](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/sunday-edition-sodium-2.md) - Sodium reduction targets are being used to address excessive sodium intake in the U.S. On average, current consumption is almost 50 percent above the recommended limit.
- [Publisher's Platform: This FDA official got it right](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/publishers-platform-this-fda-official-got-it-right.md) - I have spent more than 30 years representing people sickened by contaminated food. I do not often read a speech by an FDA official and find myself agreeing with nearly every line. This week I did.
- [Potato chips recalled because of  undeclared soy](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/potato-chips-recalled-because-of-undeclared-soy.md) - Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threaten…
- [Before the next food safety headline](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/before-the-next-food-safety-headline.md) - – OPINION –
- [Details emerge about Italian hepatitis A outbreak](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/details-emerge-about-italian-hepatitis-a-outbreak.md) - More than 130 people were involved
- [Scottish testing finds Listeria and allergen issues](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/scottish-testing-finds-listeria-and-allergen-issues.md)
- [FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-steps-up-enforcement-on-importers-because-of-illegal-colors-pesticides-and-unsafe-additives.md)
- [Pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide recalled because of Listeria](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/pasta-sold-at-walmart-stores-nationwide-recalled-because-of-listeria.md) - Gias Foods has issued a nationwide recall of two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart after testing found the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company reported the frozen pasta comes in a 22-ounce yellow plastic packages with UPC…
- [FDA issues public warning about more products containing toxic yellow oleander](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-issues-public-warning-about-more-products-containing-toxic-yellow-oleander.md) - The Food and Drug Administration has added three products to a safety alert about yellow oleander. There are now 33 products on the warning list. The agency is reminding consumers to avoid these products because they have been tested and found to contain toxic yellow oleander and can cause neurolog…
- [FDA releases executive summaries on two outbreak investigations](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-releases-executive-summaries-on-two-outbreak-investigations.md) - Summaries cover a Salmonella outbreak and a Listeria outbreak
- [FDA report on food safety in delis stresses personal hygiene](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-report-on-food-safety-in-delis-stresses-personal-hygiene.md) - The Food and Drug Administration has released a 54-page report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Retail Food Store Delis. The report includes findings from data collection from 2019-2022 and is part of the agency’s efforts to reduce foodborne illnesses, which have an annual eco…
- [Chinese scientists highlight risks of raw fish](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/chinese-scientists-highlight-risks-of-raw-fish.md)
- [Survey reveals regulatory insights from small UK firms](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/survey-reveals-regulatory-insights-from-small-uk-firms.md)
- [Supplier in sprout outbreak recalls seed](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/supplier-in-sprout-outbreak-recalls-seed.md) - The FDA has not named the supplier
- [Fine and charges issued in case involving fish that was unfit to eat](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fine-and-charges-issued-in-case-involving-fist-that-was-unfit-to-eat.md)
- [Chemical topics dominate Dutch emerging risk signals](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/chemical-topics-dominate-dutch-emerging-risk-signals.md)
- [Frozen raspberries recalled because of norovirus; illnesses reported](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/frozen-raspberries-recalled-because-of-norovirus-illnesses-reported.md) - Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with norovirus. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been reported illnesses associated with the…
- [So Delicious frozen dessert product recalled because of foreign objects](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/so-delicious-frozen-dessert-product-recalled-because-of-foreign-objects.md) - Danone USA is recalling of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-by dates on and before April 3, 2028, because consumers complained about the presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, within the cashew inclusions. T…
- [The last mile of a food safety recall: It is not complete until consumers are protected](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/the-last-mile-of-a-food-safety-recall-it-is-not-complete-until-consumers-are-protected-2.md) - – OPINION –
- [EU proposes changes to rules about meat storage conditions](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/eu-proposes-changes-to-rules-about-meat-storage-conditions.md)
- [Sri Lanka creates food safety policy with FAO support](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/sri-lanka-creates-food-safety-policy-with-fao-support.md)
- [Abbott to pay almost $385 million to settle false claims allegation about infant formula](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/abbott-hit-with-almost-390-million-to-settle-false-claims-allegation-about-infant-formula.md) - The settlement resolves a case by the federal government related to allegations about false claims and is not a determination of liability on the part of the company.
- [Whole Foods recalls cheese because of undeclared eggs](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/whole-foods-recalls-cheese-because-of-undeclared-eggs.md) - Whole Foods Market of Austin, TX, is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese because the product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, which is not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threateni…
- [We must stick to a zero tolerance policy for listeria](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/we-must-stick-to-a-zero-tolerance-policy-for-listeria.md) - – OPINION –
- [Belgium leads horse meat fraud investigation](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/belgium-leads-horse-meat-fraud-investigation.md)
- [FDA warns two food importers about failures involving peppers, candy and other foods](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/fda-warns-two-food-importers-about-failures-involving-peppers-candy-and-other-foods.md)
- [Deadly Listeria outbreak highlights risk from traditional foods](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/deadly-listeria-outbreak-highlights-risk-from-traditional-foods.md)
- [The Sunday Edition: Antibiotics](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/09/the-sunday-edition-antibiotics.md) - We have reached a point where there are very few treatment alternatives left for some bacterial infections – including some caused by foodborne bacteria.

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