The FDA has issued a public warning about cold smoked sprats from D&M Smoked Fish Inc. because the company has refused to recall the item that was produced without controls for the control of Clostridium botulinum. The company, doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish Inc., is located

The public learned these were Trader Joe’s Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps from a federal lawsuit, not from either agency charged with protecting it.

Wild West Seed Inc. is recalling almost 10,000 pounds of broccoli sprouting seeds because of Salmonella contamination. The Albany, OR, firm reports that 9,476 pounds of its Broccoli Seeds Green Sprouting Calabrese lot #4105 in 50-pound bags and Wild West Seeds Broccoli Waltham29 Seeds lot #4475 in

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A federal Judge has stopped the USDA from a reorganization that was to close some offices, cut some staff and relocate some others. The stay is in effect for at least two months. The department’s reorganization efforts stopped Cyclospora research at the Agricultural Research Center just prior

Salmonella was the most frequently confirmed pathogen with 176 outbreaks

Also: Updates on other outbreaks

The risk of exposure to Salmonella Enteritidis via eggs in Sweden has increased slightly but is still lower than the European average, according to a report. The analysis covers risks associated with eggs on the Swedish market, with a focus on Salmonella Enteritidis. According to Livsmedelsverket (The Swedish Food Agency)

Researchers analyzing the occurrence of Ciguatera poisoning cases and outbreaks in Europe have found the risk is only partially characterized. The second EuroCigua project looked at the surveillance and control of ciguatera poisoning, which is associated with consumption of fish products. Ciguatoxin is produced by a type of microalgae that

The FDA has scheduled a public meeting to discuss new draft guidance to reduce responsibilities for certain food entities related to the Food Traceability Rule. The Rule was scheduled to go into effect this year, but Congress pushed that deadline back to 2028. The development and implementation of the Rule

More than 200 people fell ill in three countries in 2024

An Australian state has fallen short of its Salmonella reduction target but made major progress in reducing infections. The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority said an evaluation revealed that efforts had prevented more than 37,000 illnesses.

Earlier this month, Italian authorities found monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Strathcona in cherry tomatoes.

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.

A rare disease sickened five people in China earlier this year after they ate wild caught freshwater fish. In April 2026, five suspected Haff disease cases were reported to Longchuan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Haff disease is caused by a toxin found

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified an outbreak of Salmonella Telelkebir cases associated with consumption of oysters harvested from Little Wicomico River or Little Wicomico River, Lower. As of October. 19, there are 27 patients with living required hospitalization. The patients are spread across 12 states. Little Wicomico

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED because the product has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The recalled product

No new law is needed. The list is FDA’s own, and the Commissioner can amend it.

The rate of Salmonella in laying hens was 5 percent. The EU target is 2 percent

There has been a mixed reaction to planned regulation changes in Europe that would give companies more flexibility on when they can freeze meat. The proposals would increase the options for businesses around storage conditions before freezing meat. They are based on a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion.

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