National Food Safety

Electron beam technology uses high-energy beams to damage pathogen DNA in ground chicken and turkey, offering a nonthermal food safety solution. A...

North Carolina confirms 940 cyclosporiasis cases since May, adding 11 new cases since Aug. 18.

• Hospitalizations stay at 32; 567 cases affect ages...

Target is moving to dismiss infant botulism claims under the Washington Product Liability Act, which shields retail sellers from such suits.

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A public health advisory on Outshine Fruit Bars was posted August 25, 2026. Check official updates for details.

Abbott Laboratories will pay $88.5 million to settle investor claims that it misrepresented the severity of its 2022 infant formula recall and Sturgis...

Ghost kitchens share the same food safety duties as traditional restaurants yet face amplified traceability challenges from shared facilities and...

ER physician Dr. Huerta stresses children's heightened vulnerability to foodborne illness from developing immune systems and rapid dehydration...

A mother's 2016 email blaming Mead Johnson preterm formula for her son's NEC death prompted an internal memo concluding "not a reasonable possibility"...

Perrigo is conducting a national recall of 16,000 cans of baby formula sold at CVS and H-E-B stores. Consumers should check purchased cans to confirm they are not part of the recall.

• 130 FDA and 32 USDA alerts this year reflect a cluster of investigations, though not proven as a record spike, with one event often triggering...

Multiple recalls issued in August 2026 for foods and medications due to salmonella, glass, and undeclared allergens.

• Consumers urged to inspect...

Boston health officials have issued an advisory for the Charles River Lower Basin after detecting a cyanobacterial bloom exceeding state guidelines,...

The cyclospora outbreak tied to Mexican iceberg lettuce signals deeper problems in U.S. food safety infrastructure.

• Federal staffing cuts at FDA...

Glass contamination triggered a voluntary recall of specific Outshine Fruit Bars.

Consumers should:

• Check freezers for Strawberry, Grape,...

Electron-beam irradiation reduces Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground poultry by damaging microbial DNA, functioning as non-thermal cold pasteurization that preserves quality when paired with modified atmosphere packaging.

Recent recalls spotlight metal contamination risks in canned dog food, demanding heightened owner vigilance.

• Fromm recalled 5,825 cases of Turkey...

The record cyclosporiasis outbreak is examined from distinct perspectives:

• Research focus: MSU webinar features FDA microbiologist Dr. Sonia Almeria...

Multiple concurrent foodborne illness outbreaks are driving recalls and heightened consumer awareness:

• Eggs linked to salmonella reached Class I...

Thawing meat on the counter places it in the bacterial "danger zone" (40–140°F), where pathogens double every 20 minutes.

• Freezing does not kill...

Multiple recent recalls highlight the trend: Fromm dog food for potential metal contamination and 69,093 pounds of chicken strips for foreign matter,...