European authorities reported a slight increase in food fraud and non-compliance cases in March 2025, with 237 alerts, up from 214 in February, though still below the record high of 345 in March 2024. These alerts—compiled in the European Commission’s…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Country Favor Inc., a food importer based in Maspeth, NY, citing serious violations of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)—a critical regulatory requirement designed to protect the…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new color additives derived from natural sources, offering food manufacturers safer alternatives to synthetic, petroleum-based dyes. This move supports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) broader initiative…
In a shocking case that underscores the urgent need for robust food safety cybersecurity in the food industry, a former Walt Disney World employee has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for hacking the company’s digital menu system…
In a groundbreaking move toward a healthier nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a bold initiative, which is the complete phase-out of petroleum-based synthetic food dyes…
The European Commission is moving forward with a comprehensive ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and other harmful bisphenols in food contact materials. This landmark decision is set to enhance food safety and further protect consumers from potentially hazardous chemicals. But…
Fish has long been touted as one of the healthiest foods you can eat, packed with nutrients that can protect your heart, brain, and even your unborn child. But recent reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World…
A major food safety alert has hit the U.S. food industry, with nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products being recalled after testing positive for Listeria contamination. BrucePac, an Oklahoma-based food producer, is at the center…
An investigation has reignited calls for mandatory display of food hygiene ratings across England, after uncovering widespread discrepancies between advertised and actual hygiene standards. The BBC probe, conducted across various food establishments in east London, revealed that both local restaurants…
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and apple-picking season begins, health departments across the United States are urging consumers to be mindful when sipping on one of fall’s favorite beverages – apple cider. While this seasonal staple brings nostalgic…