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…
After over a decade of deliberation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a long-awaited final rule concerning the management of certain agricultural water utilized in produce farming. The publication of this rule, which was mandated by the 2011…
In a recent development, an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has surfaced, with organic walnuts identified as the source. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for organic walnut halves and pieces distributed by Gibson Farms Inc. of…
Finnish public health officials are currently monitoring a rise in Yersinia infections in 2024, with 168 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica reported to the Infectious Disease Register. This marks a significant increase compared to the 64 cases reported from January to…
The European Commission has released its third monthly report, revealing a continual increase in suspected fraud cases across European countries. The number of reported suspicions has risen from 277 in January to 345 in March, indicating a concerning trend. These…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing food safety, the USDA has officially classified Salmonella as an adulterant in raw, breaded, and stuffed chicken products, rendering it illegal to sell contaminated items. This decision, in the works for nearly two…
A recent study from the Netherlands suggests that higher fridge temperatures, particularly in the homes of older individuals, could elevate the risk of Listeria infection. Researchers investigated domestic refrigerator temperatures and their correlation with cases of listeriosis linked to ready-to-eat…
New Zealand Food Safety has announced updated import regulations for frozen berries, effective August 1, with a transition period lasting until January 31, 2026. This initiative follows a hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries from Serbia between 2022 and…
In Denmark, a recent surge in Salmonella cases has caused concern, with a total of 12 individuals falling ill in recent weeks due to Salmonella Typhimurium, as reported by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The affected individuals, ranging from 5…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently advised Sammy’s Milk, located in Newport Beach, CA, to issue a warning regarding the use of its toddler formula as an infant formula. Expressing concerns over potential safety and nutritional adequacy issues,…