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Illnesses near 100 in moringa Salmonella outbreak

2 months ago

An additional 20 patients have been identified in an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to moringa powder and capsules.

As of March 17, there are 97 confirmed patients, up 20 from the most recent update from the Food and Drug Administration. Also, a new strain of Salmonella — Newport —

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Scientists urge move away from zero-risk thinking

2 months ago

Researchers have suggested a move away from the aim of zero risk to an approach that acknowledges trade-offs between food safety and other areas.

Scientists said food systems will be more sustainable, while continuing to protect public health, if zero-detection expectations are replaced with evidence-based targets for sufficiently safe

Joe Whitworth

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

2 months ago

Regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the food safety framework have been approved in India.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the regulatory and procedural reforms would promote the ease of doing business while ensuring robust food safety standards.

Joe Whitworth

Lidl recalling chocolates because of undeclared nuts

2 months ago

Lidl US is recalling all lots of their Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz box UPC 20304492 because of undeclared hazelnut. 

People who have allergies to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

The products were distributed between

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NVWA to look closer at biocide residues in food

2 months ago

The Dutch food agency has been advised to do a survey on biocide residues in food, focusing on frequently consumed processed items.

The Office of Risk Assessment and Research (BuRO) said it is not currently possible to assess the risks of these residues to food safety because of a

Joe Whitworth

Costco Recalls meatloaf meals because of Salmonella

2 months ago

Costco is recalling select sell by dates of Item #30783 Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze because an ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., has announced the recall of an ingredient used in the Meatloaf because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon

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Sunday Edition: Seed oils

2 months ago
Seed oils are now mixed up with ultra-processed foods. At this point, there is not a common definition of what qualifies as an ultra-processed food.
Dan Flynn

WHO helps Vietnam treat serious botulism cases

2 months ago

The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered five vials of botulism antitoxin to Vietnam to support three patients who are in a critical condition.

After receiving an alert from national authorities, the country office, regional office, and WHO headquarters identified available supplies from the global stockpile

Joe Whitworth

U.S. CDC helps Moldova combat Salmonella rise

2 months ago

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed how it helped Moldova tackle a rise in Salmonella infections in 2025.

According to the CDC, it was the first time Moldova had used whole genome sequencing (WGS) in the field to investigate a Salmonella outbreak.

Joe Whitworth

Scientists show diversity of Salmonella strain

2 months ago

The level of antibiotic resistance shown by a type of Salmonella differs between regions, according to researchers.

The study highlighted the genetic diversity of Salmonella Panama, a pathogen responsible for frequent foodborne infections in the French West Indies and French Guiana and revealed the evolution of a bacterium that

Joe Whitworth

Roomy recalled because of Salmonella contamination

2 months ago

Katilo brand Classic Roomy is being recalled in Canada because of Salmonella continuation.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

The implicated product was available at retailers in New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.

The recalled roomy is packaged in 200-gram plastic packages and can be identified

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