Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed between July 19, 2026, and Oct. 15, 2026, to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia,

**Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week** * An outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to ready-to-eat multi-ingredient chicken wraps has affected 50 patients, up from 35 reported by the FDA just one week ago. Neither the FDA nor the U.S.

Kayem Foods Inc., of Chelsea, MA, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE meat and poultry bacon,

Every one of these petitions comes back to the same idea. If the government knows something that would keep people from getting sick, it should test for it, write it down and tell the public. That is not a radical ask. It is the job.

FDA and USDA won't reveal the brand of the wraps

Samples were taken four days after the best before date

More than 100 cases and one death from a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection were recorded in 2025 in France. A total of 109 cases of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome were reported to Santé publique France, compared to 87 cases in 2024 and 143

Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY, is recalling some of its raw milk cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The product was distributed to grocers in NY and NJ. The cheese is packaged in clear plastic with green, red, and white labeling

The affected brands, quantities recalled, and places where eggs may have been distributed have not been made public.

Consumer Reports has asked the FDA’s deputy commissioner to respond to its concerns about the agency’s response to this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico. In the letter to Donald Prater, the consumer organization cited “critical vulnerabilities” in

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is scaling up its food safety efforts with the creation of a new position beginning in January 2027. The Campaign Manager will lead and advance the center’s campaigns for stronger, evidence-based food safety policies addressing foodborne pathogens and fraudulent

A major pork company in China has announced two of its directors have been fined as part of an investigation into breaches of food safety rules. WH Group, which also owns Smithfield Foods Inc., a large pork company in the United States, and Morliny Foods Holding, a European meat processing

Plus: Regional event to practice food safety emergency response

The decision about whether or not to recall, and how broadly, is rarely simple. There are factors that consumers will never see, as companies weigh evolving information, public health risks, potential legal considerations, supply chain complexity, and financial consequences. Since consumers aren’t privy to the internal process leading

A consultation has been opened in New Zealand as part of a move to update the country’s main food control plan. Andrew Hoggard, Food Safety Minister, said the proposed changes would make it easier for businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a focus

The program is part of a series of changes to FSIS oversight of Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) facilities following the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to Boar's Head deli meat.

More than 800 infections reported between January 2023 and September 2026

Meat plants have been told not to make any products for export to the United States because of strike action in Ireland. Industrial action by public sector workers is planned on Oct. 14 for 24 hours. A second strike is scheduled for Oct. 21. The dispute is related to wages.

Salmonella was detected more often in chickens but less frequently in pigs and raw meat-based pet food in 2025, according to the latest figures. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella from animals, feeding stuff and animal by-products (ABP) in England, Wales and Scotland.

As part of three Salmonella outbreaks in the United Kingdom, more than 650 people have fallen sick and two have died.

At Croydon Magistrates Court, Baris Yucel pleaded guilty to six charges.

About 25 to 30 people reportedly fell ill and required care in Lebanon, TN, following an incident at a Walmart Distribution Center that is now under investigation. The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency told Nexstar’s WKRN-TV that it was called to the distribution center late last week

The owners of a kebab restaurant in Austria have been convicted of hygiene offences in a case involving the death of a man infected by Salmonella. A 63-year-old man died in June 2023 and had eaten a kebab from the takeaway before falling sick with Salmonella sepsis.

Deschutes County Health Services, working with the Oregon Health Authority and other partners, has issued a Health Alert Network advisory telling health care providers in Deschutes County and the surrounding Central Oregon communities that it is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. The advisory

As 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

Ninety-five years ago, Sir Winston Churchill wrote: "We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium."

Oyster and clam harvesting has been shut down on a stretch of the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County in Virginia after state health officials traced a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania back to shellfish pulled from those waters. Virginia health officials closed the river to harvesting on Oct. 9,

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and South Carolina. The recalled product

Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils after these events. To stay safe, be sure to follow these tips: * Never taste a food to determine its

Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY, is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with Botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in

Another company is recalling its branded sprouting seeds linked to a Salmonella outbreak, but the Food and Drug Administration continues to refuse to reveal the name of the seed supplier. This time, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds. The recalled product

The method does not require physical contact with the food or added chemicals.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) was among a dozen groups to comment on plans by the European Commission to introduce cereulide limits for infant formula. USDEC’s main concerns were around analytical considerations and transitional measures. The council represents trade interests of U.S. dairy farmers, dairy

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.

LEASA Industries Co. Inc. of Miami, FL, has recalled its alfalfa sprouts because of possible contamination with E. coli. The recall was not posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s main recall page, but was posted on its enforcement report, which is relatively obscure and not widely available

The CEO of Taylor Farms has issued a statement in the wake of the country’s largest ever Cyclospora outbreak this summer, which was linked to iceberg lettuce from the company’s operation in Central Mexico. The outbreak sickened almost 13,000 people, with 560 requiring hospitalization and

Seventy-three percent of respondents say they avoided certain brands or types of food in the past year because of a recall or advisory, up from 53 percent in 2024.

American Academy of Pediatrics calls for nationwide ban of raw milk

FDA refuses to name seed supplier

The Food and Drug Administration has initiated onsite inspections in two outbreak investigations. One of the outbreaks involves E. coli O26:H11 infections from unpasteurized Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses, which were distributed nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported what location is being

Two foodborne botulism cases have been identified in an area of Switzerland. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has issued a recall for a product sold at local markets because of a suspected connection to the two botulism cases in Valais. Both people are being treated in hospital.

Scientists have detailed the country-level investigations into a Salmonella outbreak traced to meat produced in Poland. In July 2023, Denmark and Austria reported two outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis. A total of 207 patients across 11 countries were found. The United Kingdom had the most patients with 80 while France

FDA’s Cyclospora prevention commitments should come with measurable evidence of progress

Also: Meals service resumes after Listeria issue

Results from decades of European food safety monitoring have been brought together in a database developed by researchers. In the European Union, official food safety data collected by member states are submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The Food and Drug Administration has just published its 2025 report on the activities of the Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness teams. The FDA’s CORE+EP was originally established in 2011 as the CORE Network and was expanded in October 2024 to include an emergency preparedness

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country that is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States. The FSIS is continuing to

In the wake of Cyclospora outbreaks this summer, the FDA has drafted a 10-point plan to mitigate and prevent future outbreaks. The largest of the outbreaks this summer sickened almost 13,000 people, hospitalized 560 and killed two. The outbreak was associated with iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms

Authorities in an Italian region have suspended the sale of tomatoes in canteens after reports of Salmonella infections. Following a notification from officials in the Puglia region regarding cases of Salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes, the Lecce Local Health Authority (ASL) has taken precautionary measures.

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