Safety Food

The J.M. Smucker Co. has initiated a withdrawal notice for select Hostess Ding Dongs products because of the potential presence of mold. The recalled Hostess Ding Dongs were distributed to retailers across the U.S. Consumers can use the following information […]

More shrimp sold at Walmart stores in multiple states is being recalled because of the potential for radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries LLC of Jacksonville, FL, is voluntarily recalling Great Value brand Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On, 21

European sanitary and phytosanitary rules have been described as a “clear red line” as part of trade negotiations with the United States. An EU-US joint statement said the two parties would “streamline requirements for sanitary certificates.” The European Commission said

If you are waiting for the promised summer release of the updated  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you can stop. The end of October is the new promised release date, according to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department

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 months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days

Blue Bell Ice Cream is recalling Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream half gallons packaged in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cartons produced in its Brenham, TX, plant because of undeclared almond, walnut and pecan.  The recalled product was mistakenly packaged in Chocolate

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded advice for retailers and consumers to not eat, sell, or serve Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu sprout mix based on recent product sample results indicating Salmonella contamination in this product. The Salmonella

Southwind Foods LLC of Carson, CA, is recalling several brands of frozen shrimp, including some sold at Walmart stores, because of possible radioisotope (Cesium-137) contamination.  Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be

Ten more people are sick in Canada with Salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to pistachios and products containing pistachios. The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that there are now 62 laboratory-confirmed patients, up from 52 reported on Aug.

New Zealand has reported E. coli, Clostridium perfringens and Vibrio outbreaks in recent months. An outbreak of acute gastroenteritis associated with a food business was reported in Auckland in June. It involved 32 patients. Clostridium perfringens was identified in leftover