In Sweden, health authorities are actively investigating a recent surge in Cryptosporidium infections, with the Public Health Agency diligently working to pinpoint the origin of the outbreak caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite, resulting in cases of cryptosporidiosis. Since mid-December 2023,…
Israel’s Ministry of Health has granted regulatory approval for the sale of Aleph Farms’ lab-grown beef, known as Aleph Cuts. The approval, conveyed through a “No Questions” letter, allows the introduction of Aleph Cuts, starting with the Petit Steak, in…
Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee brand, is facing a lawsuit filed in a Washington, D.C., court by a consumer advocacy group. The group alleges false advertising, claiming that Starbucks sources coffee and tea from farms with human rights and labor…
Senator Win Gatchalian is actively pushing for the creation of the Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in response to a concerning outbreak in the Philippines. The outbreak, specifically affecting Baguio City, has seen 2,764 cases of gastroenteritis,…
Two bills introduced in the Arizona Legislature hint at a potential regulatory stance against lab-grown meat within the state. The primary bill, House Bill 2121, sponsored by Arizona State Rep. David Marshall and co-sponsored by four others, seeks to prohibit…
Kyawkhin Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Distribuidora Jocorena Inc. in Deer Park, New York, have both received warning letters from the FDA for non-compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulations. However, the warning dates for the two companies…
A person in Scotland has died from E. coli, following an outbreak of the bacterial infection in the UK linked to cheese. A few days ago, health experts issued a warning, stating that potential contamination may exist in some of…
Despite generally being considered safe, stone fruit faces contamination risks leading to multi-state outbreaks. Current practices, including wax coatings with a fungicide, fall short against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes, prompting the need for enhanced safety measures. A new project…
Kratom, a Southeast Asian tropical tree, lacks proper legal regulation in the U.S., leading to unregulated sales online and in stores. Self-treatment of various conditions with kratom is common, but the American Kratom Association (AKA) argues that the lack of…
Researchers evaluated 36 studies on Salmonella in insects to address safety concerns related to insect-based foods, crucial due to the growing market for such products. The systematic review provides data essential for risk assessment and decision-making in insect-based food safety.…