Health officials in Costa Rica are investigating an outbreak that has affected more than 30 people. The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) said the preliminary epidemiological and sanitary investigation has uncovered a link to a commercial establishment in Ciudad […]
Costa Rica reports Salmonella outbreaks; one possible death Read More »
The FDA has issued final guidance for manufacturers of infant formula and laboratories conducting testing on infant formula. The guidance was developed to help manufacturers and laboratories in the design, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) studies.
New guidance for infant manufacturers available Read More »
Findings from a preliminary investigation into the availability of illicit alcohol in an Australian state have been described as “concerning.” Researchers visited four licensed alcohol retailers in Melbourne, Victoria, during June, July and September 2025. They purchased three suspected illicit
Initial results from alcohol testing raise concerns Read More »
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert regarding beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations because they have been implicated in and outbreak of E. coli infections. The beef kofta
USDA posts warning about beef kofta linked to E. coli outbreak Read More »
An outbreak of Salmonella in Belgium traced to eggs has sickened more than 230 people. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) confirmed to Food Safety News that 236 people are ill in the Salmonella Enteritidis
Salmonella egg outbreak sickens 230 in Belgium Read More »
By Katheen Gillin Twenty years ago, my daughter Rylee nearly died after eating spinach contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. She was only 9 years old. Sitting helplessly beside her hospital bed as she fought for her life was the most
Bill Marler is right about food safety — but here’s what he left out Read More »
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
FDA cites three companies for failing to verify safety of a variety of imported products Read More »
Officials from several countries, including the United States, met in China recently to discuss food safety priorities. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference was hosted by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) in mid-May.
U.S. experts among attendees at food safety event in China Read More »
Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week The World Health Organization (WHO) said this week that more countries need to improve their ability to monitor populations for foodborne diseases. Although gradual progress is evident, at the current rate
Sunday Edition: Reflecting Read More »
SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in the states of CA, UT, ID, NY, NJ, AZ, PA, NC, TX, OH, LA,
Angel Speciality drinks recalled because of Salmonella risk Read More »
