August, 2024 saw a significant drop in suspected fraud and non-compliance alerts across the European Union, hitting a record low since reporting began earlier this year. With just 222 alerts logged, the decline follows a consistent downward trend: 325 in…
Federal officials report that 381 individuals are now confirmed as patients in two Salmonella outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that 75% of the interviewed patients reported consuming fresh cucumbers before falling…
In a significant push to enhance food safety across the supply chain, four prominent organizations — W.K. Kellogg, Kellanova, the National Restaurant Association, and the International Dairy Foods Association — have joined the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness. This initiative,…
A recent report has identified undercooked pork liver as the suspected source of a hepatitis E outbreak in a nursing home in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, in 2022. The outbreak, which occurred in July and August, affected 77 out of…
Researchers from The Ohio State University, led by Xuerui Yang and Robert Scharff, have conducted a study on the attribution, burden, and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The findings shed light on…
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause sickness and diarrhea if consumed. The parasite can contaminate drinking water due to various reasons. At least 46 cases of cryptosporidium infection have been confirmed in England, linked to contaminated water. Authorities including…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prohibited the use and importation of tara flour in the United States, declaring it not “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS). This decision comes nearly two years after an outbreak linked to the ingredient…
Health officials have confirmed that an E. coli outbreak in a Utah city stemmed from untreated municipal irrigation water. The outbreak, occurring between July and September 2023, affected 13 children, with seven requiring hospitalization and two developing kidney failure. Investigations…
The recent gathering of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food in Panama City has propelled global efforts on various food safety fronts, notably addressing concerns surrounding lead levels, Ciguatera poisoning, and tropane alkaloids. During the session held in April,…
Recent reports shed light on official surveillance efforts in France regarding Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria contamination in food. In the first study, monitoring plans aimed to assess contamination rates of ground beef and raw milk cheeses by…