Dr. Denise Eblen, who holds a doctorate in food safety microbiology from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, is the top executive at the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, where she is known as “The Administrator.”
Outgoing Secretary of
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Dr. Denise Eblen, who holds a doctorate in food safety microbiology from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, is the top executive at the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, where she is known as “The Administrator.”
Outgoing Secretary of
House bill targets imported shrimp safety
A bipartisan trio of House lawmakers introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act on May 13, aiming to tighten federal oversight of imported shrimp, protect U.S. consumers, and bolster the struggling Gulf Coast shrimp industry.
Led by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-MS,
Latest data shows huge spike in E. coli infections in England
More than 2,000 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were reported in England in 2022, an increase of almost 80 percent from the year before.
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 2,063 cultured-confirmed cases of STEC were
Sweden shares multi-year foodborne illness analysis
Sweden has published an analysis of outbreaks over several years that reveals the largest incident sickened 280 people.
The report published by the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) covers foodborne illnesses in Sweden from 2019 to 2023.
The agency
Tahini recalled in Canada because testing showed Salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered a recall of certain tahini because government tests have shown it is contaminated with Salmonella.
The Al Kanater brand tahini was distributed in Alberta by a company listed as “1676183 Alberta Ltd.” The
Listeria outbreak ends with 14 dead
The FDA has closed its investigation into an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to supplemental shakes served in medical facilities. A total of 42 people were sickened in the outbreak, with 14 deaths reported.
The Food and Drug Administration
Afghani Corn Bread “Doda” recalled because of undeclared sesame and wheat
Ariana Sweets Inc. of Fremont, CA, is recalling its Afghani Corn Bread “Doda” manufactured prior to April 24, 2025, because it may contain undeclared sesame and wheat. These allergens pose a serious or life-threatening risk to individuals with sesame or
Hak brand kale and spinach recalled in Canada because of rubber pieces
Global Reach Confections & More Inc. is recalling Hak brand Kale and Spinach products because of possible contamination with pieces of rubber, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The recalled products were distributed to retail in Alberta, British
Mini Éclairs recalled in Canada after testing finds E. coli
Poppies Bakeries LLC is recalling Poppies brand Mini Éclairs from the marketplace because of possible generic E. coli contamination.
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia