Safety Food

This week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will be going to MDH staff at risk for layoffs due […]

More than 240 people have been sickened by a norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there has been a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on the Cunard Line ship Queen Mary 2. According

More than 40 children were sickened in a Salmonella outbreak in France in 2024 that was traced to raw milk cheese. In late March 2024, three cases of salmonellosis were reported at a nursery affecting children aged 3 to 5

Spring and summer ignite wanderlust, promising long road trips, sun-drenched picnics and exotic escapes. But foodborne illness can turn adventure into misery. Each year, 48 million Americans — about 1 in 6 — suffer food poisoning, with travel heightening exposure

Panaderia Salvadorena Inc. of Providence, RI, is recalling its 14-ounce packages of Quesadilla de Queso bread because of undeclared milk, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for consumers with milk allergies. The recall was triggered after the

Supercan Bulk of Miami, FL, is recalling a single lot of its Supercan Pig Ear Slivers pet treats because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recall involves 500-piece, 15.9-ounce bags of “Supercan Pig Ear Slivers – Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices”

Tony’s Chocolonely is recalling chocolate from more than 20 countries, including the United States and Canada, because of potential contamination with small stones. In the U.S., seven lots of Tony’s brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz) and Everything Bar (6.35oz) are

The U.S. Department of Agriculture paused funding for certain Maine educational programs on Wednesday, citing the state’s noncompliance with Title IX over its student sports participation rules. The decision is consistent with President Donald Trump’s effort to enforce federal restrictions

— OPINION — This is not just another editorial. This is a thank you letter, an acknowledgment, and a rallying cry. For decades, people have stood quietly between us and harm — heroes who safeguarded every bite we take, every

Scientists have studied E. coli cases in Ireland to try and gain new insights into factors associated with serious infections. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection can cause potentially fatal hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Researchers conducted a case-control study with