Virginia reporting more patients than CDC in outbreak traced to oysters
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Salmonella risk from Swedish eggs rises from low levels
The risk of exposure to Salmonella Enteritidis via eggs in Sweden has increased slightly but is still lower than the European average, according to a report.
The analysis covers risks associated with eggs on the Swedish market, with a focus on Salmonella Enteritidis.
According to Livsmedelsverket (The Swedish Food Agency)
Project results add to Ciguatera knowledge in Europe
Researchers analyzing the occurrence of Ciguatera poisoning cases and outbreaks in Europe have found the risk is only partially characterized.
The second EuroCigua project looked at the surveillance and control of ciguatera poisoning, which is associated with consumption of fish products. Ciguatoxin is produced by a type of microalgae that
FDA meeting seeks to gather input on exemptions from Food Traceability Rule
The public meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is necessary to attend.
UK links Salmonella outbreak to Moroccan tomatoes
More than 200 people fell ill in three countries in 2024
New South Wales misses Salmonella reduction target
An Australian state has fallen short of its Salmonella reduction target but made major progress in reducing infections.
The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority said an evaluation revealed that efforts had prevented more than 37,000 illnesses.
Austrian tomato warning follows Salmonella infections
Earlier this month, Italian authorities found monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Strathcona in cherry tomatoes.
FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, pesticides, illegal colors
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.
Rare disease affects 5 in China after eating fish
A rare disease sickened five people in China earlier this year after they ate wild caught freshwater fish.
In April 2026, five suspected Haff disease cases were reported to Longchuan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Haff disease is caused by a toxin found
More than 2 dozen patients identified in outbreak linked to oysters
The Virginia Department of Health has temporarily closed Little Wicomico River to shellfish harvesting.
Frozen smoked salmon recalled after positive test for Listeria
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED because the product has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The recalled product
Publisher's Platform: Comments sought on FDA petition to add botulism to the infant formula testing list
No new law is needed. The list is FDA’s own, and the Commissioner can amend it.
Stricter Dutch rules planned as Salmonella battle continues
The rate of Salmonella in laying hens was 5 percent. The EU target is 2 percent
FDA warns importers about Salmonella, recalls and supplier verification failures
Mixed response to EU frozen meat plans
There has been a mixed reaction to planned regulation changes in Europe that would give companies more flexibility on when they can freeze meat.
The proposals would increase the options for businesses around storage conditions before freezing meat. They are based on a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion.
Lidl recalls gelato because of Listeria contamination
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product was distributed between July 19, 2026, and Oct. 15, 2026, to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia,
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USDA's decades-long eradication and containment strategy is being put to the test
More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, sausage, turkey breasts and more meat products of various brands recalled
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,
Publisher’s Platform: Seven Petitions, One Message: Tell Us What You Know, Test for What Kills, and Warn People Before They Eat It
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
FDA and USDA won't reveal the brand of the wraps
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