On Nov. 6, FDA will hold the second of its public meetings on what it calls Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability. Anyone who wants to speak must register by Oct. 26, and no same-day registration is
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Publisher's Platform: Comments sought on FDA petition to add botulism to the infant formula testing list
Before I file it, I am asking for comments on a draft citizen petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to require that powdered infant formula, and the dairy ingredients it is made from, be tested for the bacteria that
Stricter Dutch rules planned as Salmonella battle continues
Dutch authorities have stepped in to tackle high levels of Salmonella in poultry with mandatory measures starting from next year.Actions involve tightening monitoring to detect cases quicker as well as a compulsory vaccination requirement and will come into effect at
Mixed response to EU frozen meat plans
There has been a mixed reaction to planned regulation changes in Europe that would give companies more flexibility on when they can freeze meat.The proposals would increase the options for businesses around storage conditions before freezing meat. They are based
Lidl recalls gelato because of Listeria contamination
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.The recalled product was distributed between July 19, 2026, and Oct. 15, 2026, to all Lidl
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Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week
- An outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to ready-to-eat multi-ingredient chicken wraps has affected 50 patients, up from 35 reported by the FDA just one week ago. Neither
More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, sausage, turkey breasts and more meat products of various brands recalled
Kayem Foods Inc., of Chelsea, MA, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.The RTE
FAO puts focus on Cyclospora prevention
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a factsheet on Cyclospora with a focus on preventing contamination.Cyclospora cayetanensis, a foodborne parasite that can cause diarrhea, is not reliably eliminated by washing or commonly used chlorine-based
When risk management and consumer trust collide
The decision about whether or not to recall, and how broadly, is rarely simple. There are factors that consumers will never see, as companies weigh evolving information, public health risks, potential legal considerations, supply chain complexity, and financial consequences. Since
New Zealand consults on food control for low-risk outlets
A consultation has been opened in New Zealand as part of a move to update the country’s main food control plan.Andrew Hoggard, Food Safety Minister, said the proposed changes would make it easier for businesses to meet their food safety