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Organic fruit puree pouches recalled because of plastic pieces

1 month ago

PT Organics Limited of Lake Oswego, OR, is recalling Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4-ounce pouches because of an internal packaging defect that may result in the presence of a strand of soft, food-grade plastic in the finished product.

The recalled product was sold exclusively

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Dried meat behind Australian Salmonella outbreak

1 month ago

This is part 1 of a 3-part series.

An unlicensed meat producer and poor hygiene at a restaurant played a role in a Salmonella outbreak in an Australian state, according to researchers.

Salmonella Reading is uncommon in Australia with a range of 102 to 137 notifications per year

Joe Whitworth

Four emerging risks identified in EFSA report

1 month ago

Bongkrekic acid and the illegal use of a substance to give the appearance of fish freshness were examples of emerging risks discussed in a recent report about problems in Europe in 2025.

A total of 55 topics were considered, of which 43 were analyzed in-depth and 25 were considered

Joe Whitworth

Scientists expand list of infant formula hazards

1 month ago

Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists.

Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial spores can result in infant botulism. Cereulide production during the manufacture of arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, an optional ingredient in

Joe Whitworth

Greece reports Salmonella outbreak and 2025 figures

1 month ago

A Salmonella outbreak has sickened about 20 people in a region of Greece.

The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) is helping local authorities investigate the outbreak in Lamia. EODY was informed about salmonellosis cases by the local hospital in Lamia earlier this month.

Authorities have advised people in Lamia

Joe Whitworth

FDA warns three importers about food safety failures

1 month ago

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are

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Dark kitchen research reveals areas of concern

1 month ago

Hygiene and allergen concerns have been raised as part of research into delivery-only food firms operating through online platforms.

Dark kitchens are businesses that offer food for delivery through online orders. There are concerns about the impact of these outlets, with a lack of guidelines, regulations and

Joe Whitworth

Publisher's Platform: Reap What You Sow

1 month ago
Fourteen years ago, the produce lobby decided it did not want anyone testing its lettuce. This summer it got a look at the world it asked for. You reaped what you sowed. It is time to plant something better.
Bill Marler

Counterfeit tequila prompts Mexican health alert

1 month 1 week ago

Mexican authorities have warned about an adulterated brand of tequila as investigations continue into several tainted alcohol deaths.

La Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (COFEPRIS) said the health alert relates to Gran Centenario branded reposado tequila 950 mL with lot number L 061

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EU countries struggling with food safety culture controls

1 month 1 week ago

The majority of countries are finding implementing food safety culture controls difficult, according to a European Commission survey.  

The report looked at the state of food safety culture controls in EU member states. All countries responded to the questionnaire sent in 2025. Food safety culture requirements were put into

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