Food Safety News

Dutch health officials have flagged an increase in Salmonella infections and high levels of E. coli.

Figures come from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment’s (RIVM) State of Infectious Diseases, an annual report that provides an overview of notable epidemiological developments.

Rumor has it that cans of ByHeart are still being found on store shelves.

Here are some facts. The incubation period for infant botulism is 3-30 days. The first recall was Nov. 8 when only 13 children were confirmed ill.  As late as Dec. 3 (possibly later) FDA and

New Zealand Food Safety is warning people about the unauthorized sale of cheese that had been sent to a landfill.

The cheese appears to have been taken from the Putaruru Landfill before being discovered for sale in Waikato. It is possible sales of cheeses occurred in other areas. Cheese was

Public health officers from King County, WA, are investigating an E. coli O157 outbreak that has been associated with Tokyo Stop Teriyaki restaurant.

So far, five patients have been identified. Four of them have required hospitalization. They ate at the restaurant on Nov. 24 to Nov. 26 and became ill

As Christmas approaches, families across the country are preparing festive meals with turkey, ham and other holiday favorites. However, food safety experts warn that improper thawing, cooking and food handling practices could make the celebrations a health hazard. By following a few simple guidelines from the U.S. Department of

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Horning Family Farms LLC because tests showed Campylobacter jejuni contamination. 

On Dec. 15, the New York State Department of Health reported two illnesses to AGM with possible associations to

Last month I said about the botulism outbreak (that had at that time "only" sickened 13 – now 51 and rising) linked to ByHeart Infant Formula:

“The lawsuits filed Wednesday (in early November) could be the first of many legal actions against ByHeart, said Bill Marler, a

A company in England has been fined for labeling foods with false use-by and packing dates.

Gradegold Catering Limited, based in Greenford, supplies ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables to trade customers, including airline caterers.

In a Nov. 17 warning letter the Food and Drug Administration outlined problems at Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, FL, which is the company that sold cucumbers traced to outbreaks of Salmonella infections in 2024 and 2025. The agency found that the grower was in violation of federal law.

The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to try and simplify food to feed safety legislation.

Affected areas range from plant protection and biocidal products, to feed, official controls and animal health and welfare. 

According to the EU Commission, the move could save €1 billion

Four varieties of Pillsbury brand pizza pops are under recall in Canada because of contamination with E. coli. The products are associated with an ongoing outbreak of E. coli infections.

The products under recall are: Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon; Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon; Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon; and

Direct Source Seafood LLC, of Bellevue, WA, is recalling 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp, imported from Indonesia, sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).

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