Thanks to whole genome sequencing (WGS) and other investigative data, two foodborne salmonellosis outbreaks previously thought to be separate have been linked to each other and have been associated with cucumbers.
A recent study has established a framework for identifying and prioritizing microbiological risks in infant food products. A web tool has been made available to the public.
A Canadian foodborne listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milks has sickened at least 20 people, hospitalized 15, and caused three deaths. A recall has been issued.
Morrisons grocery stores have become the first UK retailer to raise its freezer temperatures to -15 °C for the sake of sustainability, a commitment made in line with the Move to -15 °C Coalition.
Pesticide residues were detected in 92 percent of conventionally grown Dutch strawberries, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other toxic chemicals were found in more than two-thirds of samples, according to a recent, small-scale study from Pesticide Action Network Netherlands.
After a recent sampling project, Consumer Reports is calling attention to concerning levels of perchlorate in foods, especially those intended for babies and children. Perchlorate is a chemical used in rocket fuel, some plastics, and other products. Exposure to the chemical can harm the thyroid.
To enhance pet food safety, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has created an e-guide to assist pet food manufacturers in finding the most suitable product inspection solutions for their applications.
A new study has found that California community drinking water systems serving majority Latino communities are disproportionately contaminated by higher nitrate and arsenic contamination, and that the issue is exacerbated by droughts.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has published a guidance that provides a list of test kits that have been validated for detection of relevant foodborne pathogens.
