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NutritionOverrated “precision medicine” may just be serving vested interests, and consumer DNA testing can be useless—or even worse. Today, you can get your DNA sequenced—the […]
NutritionAs of May 27 a total of 119 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 36 states since the investigation began.
NutritionThe Broome County Health Department in New York has determined that the illnesses impacting more than 300 people in the Broome County Correctional Facility is Salmonella infection. The Broome County Sheriff's Office and the health department released a joint statement on May 27 confirming that "multiple test
NutritionInfection data from Ireland has revealed an increase in most major pathogens this past year with Salmonella at its highest level since 2008. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) that includes foodborne illnesses in the last quarter and all of 2025.
NutritionThe rate of poultry flocks positive for Campylobacter in Norway went up in 2025 to almost 5 percent. Overall, 99 broiler flocks tested positive for Campylobacter among all flocks slaughtered before 51 days of age between the start of May and the end of October. In total, 2,014
NutritionJXK Enterprises Inc. is recalling Boner Bears Chocolate, Lot #BB21125, after being notified that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil, an active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Viagra, which is not declared on the product label. Sildenafil is approved for use only under the supervision of a
NutritionBazzini LLC, of Allentown, PA, a co-manufacturer utilized by SkinnyDipped, is recalling a limited number of cases of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, because of the possible presence of undeclared peanuts.  People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
NutritionDe Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC is recalling its 3.7 oz. packages of “popsicles” because they may contain undeclared milk, yellow #5, red #40, pecans and pistachios.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients run the risk of serious or
NutritionRaaw Energy is voluntarily notifying the public of an expansion of a recall involving products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to possible Listeria contamination.  Another batch date is 3/31/26 Beef and Turkey Medley. Some products produced during this timeframe were not tested,
NutritionThe outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has sickened 18 people
NutritionOver a quarter of people sickened in this outbreak are children younger than 5 years old
NutritionOver the 10-year period studied, 3,021 foodborne outbreaks were investigated in 16 states.
NutritionItalian officials suspect that a brand of olive and almond cream caused two cases of botulism. In early May, two adult patients, part of the same family, were hospitalized because of suspected botulism with epidemiological investigations led by experts from the Toscana Centro local health authority (ASL). A notice on
NutritionThe FDA is warning consumers with milk, wheat, or tree nut allergies not to eat, and retailers not to serve or sell certain Imperial-brand cookies and candies manufactured by Imperial Nougat Co. due to milk, wheat, and tree nut ingredients not being listed on the label as required. People with
NutritionWhy are nuts associated with decreased mortality, but not peanut butter? According to the largest study of risk factors for death in human history, a […]
NutritionLocal media said a shop that sold mainly chicken is implicated
NutritionThe FDA has issued final guidance for manufacturers of infant formula and laboratories conducting testing on infant formula.  The guidance was developed to help manufacturers and laboratories in the design, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) studies. Protein is an essential nutrient to support growth and
NutritionFindings from a preliminary investigation into the availability of illicit alcohol in an Australian state have been described as “concerning.” Researchers visited four licensed alcohol retailers in Melbourne, Victoria, during June, July and September 2025. They purchased three suspected illicit vodka products and one control product and submitted
NutritionThe USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert regarding beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations because they have been implicated in and outbreak of E. coli infections. The beef kofta was produced as a raw ground beef product
NutritionSalmonella was found in a dust sample taken from a Laerco BV chicken coop and subsequent analysis revealed it was the same type detected in patients.
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NutritionAs part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
NutritionOfficials from several countries, including the United States, met in China recently to discuss food safety priorities. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference was hosted by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) in mid-May.
NutritionToday we revisit some of the topics we’ve covered in the past months.
NutritionSKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in the states of CA, UT, ID, NY, NJ, AZ, PA, NC, TX, OH, LA, GA, FL, IL, OK, MA, WA, OR, WI, NV, VA,
NutritionThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) is investigating a cluster of Brucella melitensis (brucellosis) infections among adults residing in South Los Angeles County.  Each confirmed case reported consuming unpasteurized cheese imported from Mexico, underscoring the serious health risks associated with raw or unpasteurized
NutritionCalifornia public health officials are working with local health departments and federal partners to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to beef kofta served at several California locations of The Kebab Shop restaurant chain.  The Kebab Shop has voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all
NutritionCantaloupe is almost perfectly designed to make people sick
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NutritionCountry capacity for surveillance of foodborne diseases has improved slightly but remains off target, according to WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) provided an update on progress made relating to the Global Strategy for Food Safety at the 79th World Health Assembly. Data shows that despite a gradual improvement in