The federal government has announced two plans regarding the safety of foods. The plans address the so-called GRAS loophole and the definition of ultra-processed foods. In the announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]
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Several Salmonella outbreaks in France have been linked to eggs from Poland. Between May and July 2026, France reported four outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, and tiramisu. At the end of July, sale of the suspected
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The cost of food fraud in the United Kingdom could be as much as £2 billion ($2.7 billion) per year, according to researchers. Research from the University of Portsmouth estimates that food fraud costs the UK economy between £400 million ($540
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Kyle Diamantas, the acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, said Tuesday that Americans should feel confident eating fresh produce. He said it as his agency finalized its guidance on the preparation and packaging of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and he
The two states with the highest patient counts in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak are stepping back from daily reporting, saying that the pace of the outbreak is slowing. At last count, posted Aug. 6, Michigan reported 12,485 patients, up from
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Sarah Despres and Susan Mayne got to this before I did, on LinkedIn, and they answered it better than I would have. Credit where it belongs. Both have been steady, sourced, unglamorous voices through this outbreak while a great many
Details of a large Trichinella outbreak in Lebanon linked to contaminated meat have been shared in new research. In December 2023, a Trichinella case was reported in Jahliyeh, Mount Lebanon, to the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the Ministry of
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An analysis of outbreaks over a decade in Hong Kong has revealed the growing prevalence of norovirus-related raw oyster outbreaks. From 2016 to 2025, Hong Kong recorded 1,964 outbreaks affecting 7,758 people. Most of them were small in scale, with
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Blank Slate Creamery of Ann Arbor, MI, is recalling its 4.5 oz. packaged Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches, because they may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of
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Sun Noodle of Honolulu, HI, is recalling 15.4-ounce packages of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base, because the product may contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the
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