Safety Food

A recent incident at a Buffalo public school has raised alarms about the food safety risks posed by edible marijuana products that resemble common candies, particularly for children.  On April 1, a teacher at the William J. Grabiarz School of […]

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided more details about Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in 2023. The number of reported Campylobacter cases in England rose from 54,884 in 2022 to 60,014 in 2023. More recent data shows a further

Representatives from various food agencies met in Chile recently to discuss the use of technology to improve food safety systems. The sixth annual meeting of the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) was held in Santiago earlier this month.

Legally Addictive Foods, of Weaverville, NC, is recalling an unspecified quantity of its “The O.G. Cookies” because of consumer complaints of a rancid taste.  The recall, initiated on Oct. 31, 2024, is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a

Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation. A 2024 study conducted

An evaluation of domestic refrigerator temperatures has led to an update of guidance on shelf-life studies. Work by scientists at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) prompted a revision in the reference temperature for calculating

Researchers have found that 10 children who fell ill in the Philippines after eating a type of seed had watched a video on social media appearing to show they were safe to consume. In September 2023, health officials in Calabarzon

The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) has postponed its 7th High-Throughput Sequencing Symposium and Whole Genome Sequence Analyses Workshop, originally set for May 20-21 at in Chicago.  Behzad Imanian, Ph.D., IFSH High-Throughput Sequencing Initiative Leader, announced the decision,

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 pounds of their 2-pound Kitten Mix (Lot # N26 0114) and 1,380 pounds of their 2-pound Puppy Mix (Lot # N25 1230) because of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is delaying a testing program that will determine whether certain raw chicken products are contaminated with Salmonella. The verification and sampling program for not-ready-to-eat breaded and stuffed chicken products was originally set to