2 months 1 week ago
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, with facilities located in Missouri City, TX, and Houston, TX, is recalling products sold under various brand names that contain jalapeño peppers because of an outbreak of Salmonella infections.
This recall was initiated after NatureBest was notified by Coast Citrus Distributors that
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
There are likely many more people infected in the current outbreaks because for every confirmed patient up to 83 can go undiagnosed.
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
Referencing the current Cyclospora outbreak, the Safe Food Coalition has asked Congress the take the produce traceability rule off the back burner so companies like Taylor Farms will be forced to initiate programs to reveal where their products are distributed.
The coalition sent a letter to Sen. John Thune, Majority
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
More than 30 tons of products have been seized as an investigation into a company selling frozen food with suspected fraudulent labels continues.
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit operation led to the arrest of one man. He was later released under investigation and enquiries
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
The Department of Justice has filed a complaint seeking to close down a pet food manufacturer whose raw products have made people and pets sick, causing kidney damage in a four-year-old boy and killing several dogs and cats.
The complaint seeks to permanently enjoin Gary T. Tashjian, through
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
An analysis of official controls in Norway and Iceland has revealed effective oversight overall with some recurring weaknesses.
Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how they implement European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety,
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
I have known Frank since his Disney days, through his ten years at Walmart and through his time at FDA, and I guest lecture in his food safety culture class at Michigan State every year. I want his board built. I want to argue with one part of how he sells it.
Bill Marler
2 months 1 week ago
The guidance is not binding and is merely an 80-page document of suggestions.
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
A sick food handler likely contaminated items served at an event in Australia despite preparing food after symptoms had stopped, according to researchers.
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was reported among people at a private function in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2024. The organizer reported to ACT Health
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
The number of outbreaks in Austria has stayed close to the same level in 2025 but they caused more illnesses than the year before, according to recently released statistics.
In 2025, 33 foodborne outbreaks were reported, one fewer than in 2024. However, 354 people were sickened in them compared to
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
The FDA has added three products to this safety alert regarding products with poisonous yellow oleander.
The Food and Drug Administration tested the products and found that they contain toxic yellow oleander.
Yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly.
Right now FDA’s table carries 18 investigations in its Active section. Run down each file and add
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
The 24,350 infections this year is vastly higher than 2025 when a total of 1,180 cases were reported in the United States between May 1 and Aug.31.
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
Whole Foods Market is recalling dozens of products that contain jalapeños because they are part of a larger recall connected to a Salmonella outbreak.
The jalapeños were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and were recalled because of Salmonella contamination. There are 345 confirmed patients across 27
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
Frankie's Organic of Laval, Quebec, is recalling 94 cases of Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs because they may contain undeclared milk.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
News Desk
2 months 1 week ago
Consumer groups say the measures fall short
Coral Beach
2 months 1 week ago
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 contaminated eggs in France was suspended.
In June, French authorities
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
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 million) and £2 billion
Joe Whitworth
2 months 1 week ago
Leadership starts with doing something useful instead of saying useless things.
Bill Marler
2 months 1 week ago
Michigan and Ohio are now reporting patient counts on a weekly basis.
Coral Beach
Checked
14 hours 59 minutes ago
Breaking news for everyone's consumption
Subscribe to Food Safety News feed