The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about certain mussels from Allen’s Fisheries in Newfoundland, Canada, that were imported to the United States. On March 1 the New Jersey Department of Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of illness associated with consumption of the mussels. The patients experienced symptoms including nausea, vomiting

Raja Foods LLC of Skokie, Il, is recalling its 3.5-ounce packages of “Swad Cinnamon Powder” because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.  The products included in this recall are, Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, from either of the following two batches and Best Before Dates:

The latest data showing levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances in animals and animal-derived food in 2022 in Europe has been published. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report looks at hormones, antibacterials, environmental contaminants, prohibited substances, and other veterinary drugs. It includes data reported by EU member states, Iceland, and Norway. The

Food manufacturers are already under immense pressure, coming from factors including rising energy costs and regulatory changes – such as the implementation of EUDR​. Now the powerful effects of climate change are beginning to be felt by food manufacturers across the globe as extreme weather events put food security in jeopardy.Extreme weather events affecting food

A 2023 study1​ demonstrated that just 12% of milk alternatives sold in the US had a comparable or greater amount of essential nutrients typically found in dairy milk, such as calcium, vitamin D and protein. Similar research2​ assessing the UK plant-based dairyThe newly-rebranded Arla Jord sports three ‘source of’ claims alternatives market concluded that dairy milk

Castle Importing, Inc. of Fontana, CA is recalling certain cheese products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in California, Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Washington and Illinois.

Salm Partners, LLC, of Denmark, WI, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces

Reflecting on 2023 through a global food safety lens does not reveal a linear trend. While increases in recalls and alerts were observed in certain geographies, in others, recall numbers are rapidly increasing.What can we learn from 2023 food and beverage recall data? And which food safety hazards should manufacturers keep an eye out for?Top

With its new funding, Cultivated Bioscience will focus on scaling up production of its yeast-derived creamer for dairy-free products in the food industry — building on operation and production progress made since raising $1.5 in a pre-seed round in September 2022. The company’s yeast-based cream is intended to replace additives used in traditional dairy-free products, while

Steve Ardagh is the founder and CEO of Eagle Protect, a leading glove. He is known as “The Glove Guy” for his food safety leadership. In the glove world, the toxic chemical of the moment – phthalates – is a crucial ingredient often found in vinyl gloves. It is estimated to be used by two-thirds