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AI being used to file fake food complaints, says Food Alert

2 months 3 weeks ago

People are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images and complaints as part of attempts to claim refunds and compensation, according to food safety experts Food Alert.

The company reported seeing cases across the UK involving manipulated images designed to show mold, undercooked meat and foreign objects that

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Low meat thermometer use prompts barbecue warning

2 months 3 weeks ago

An Irish survey has revealed low use of a meat thermometer when cooking burgers, sausages or chicken breasts.

Findings prompted Safefood to remind people to use a thermometer to make sure grilled meats are cooked to at least 75 degrees C (167 degrees F). 

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Paraguay investigates source of botulism cases

2 months 3 weeks ago

Officials in Paraguay have reported four confirmed cases of foodborne botulism.

The General Directorate of Health Surveillance (DGVS), part of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, said it is conducting an epidemiological and sanitary investigation.

All patients are adults and a link has been made to eating at

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Food poisoning remains top food safety concern in Australia

2 months 3 weeks ago

Food poisoning has once again been ranked as the most important food safety issue in a survey by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

The Consumer Insights Tracker was conducted in October 2025 with 2,232 people including 1,307 from Australia and 925 from New Zealand.

At 70.3

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Danish company fined after dispute about Listeria findings

2 months 3 weeks ago

A food company in Denmark has been fined for not telling authorities about the detection of Listeria.

Agustson was fined DKK 80,000 ($12,400) by the Danish Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Agency. However, the business said there had been “no attempt whatsoever” to withhold information or act

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Estimates reveal main sources of various diseases

2 months 3 weeks ago

Food plays a major role in the transmission of almost half of the hazards assessed by scientists for the World Health Organization (WHO).

Estimates cover the burden of disease attributable to foodborne transmission, other major pathways, and food categories for 29 viral, bacterial, parasitic, and chemical hazards, based on a

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Health agencies told to pay costs in Listeria case

2 months 3 weeks ago

A judge in South Africa has criticized the conduct of two health agencies and told them to pay costs in a case related to the Tiger Brands Listeria incident.

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) were ordered to pay the costs of the

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English foodborne illness figures remain at high levels

2 months 3 weeks ago

Public health officials have warned that they are seeing consistently high levels of gastrointestinal infections in England.

Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows minimal change in Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in 2025 compared to the year before.

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35 tons of frozen dumplings recalled because of undeclared peanut risk

2 months 3 weeks ago

Synear Foods USA LLC, a Chatsworth, Calif. establishment, is recalling 71,603 pounds of frozen not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pork and crab soup dumpling products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains

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