The patient count in a deadly outbreak linked to edible mushroom products continues to increase, with more than 160 people now having been confirmed with reactions. As of Sept. 18, the Food and Drug Administration reported 169 patients spread across 33 states. Of those patients with complete information available, 66 have required hospitalization. Two people

Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are the top food safety fear among consumers in five countries. Scientists from the not-for-profit group CABI used survey data from 8,644 people in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, and Uganda. They assessed concerns about food safety risks, attitudes toward pesticide use in fruit and vegetable production, and how pesticide

The European Commission has announced its new line-up following the EU elections in June.The new Food and Agriculture Commissioner has a family background in farming, an academic background in the environment, and a political career built around both. He is a strong advocate of sustainability, including the EUDR​. Who is Christophe Hansen? ​The new food and

A quarter (3,601) of known FCCs were present in humans, according to research published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.Many of the 100 chemicals identified as potentially hazardous have been linked to cancer, genetic mutations or other health issues.“For 25% of the known FCCs, we found evidence for their presence in humans,”

The need for coatings and fillings has seen strong year on year growth as manufacturers seek cost-effective solutions to rising cocoa prices. This is one of several trends leading to the need for a site expansion, said Cargill product line director for cocoa and chocolate, EMEA, Michiel van der Bom.“Over the past 12 months the

Food and beverage trends are constantly growing and evolving. But recent consumer behaviour points to a more significant shift in the way consumers are eating and drinking. Why? Because they all represent a move away from fine dining and towards simplicity and comfort.First came the nostalgia food trend​, highlighting a longing for simpler times, before the

The number of food safety alerts and fraud investigations exchanged between European member states went up in 2023. The European Commission, which manages the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), said there was a significant increase in notifications compared to 2022. The network includes the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Network (RASFF), the Administrative

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is launching 14 new research projects totaling more than $3.3 million to address critical food safety challenges in the fresh produce industry. The projects, which are set to begin in January 2025, are led by investigators from eight states in the U.S. and Mexico. CPS’s latest research efforts focus

A high non-compliance rate has been found in Austria as part of an operation targeting imported supplements. Results come from a multi-agency control campaign on food supplements sold on the Internet. The operation involved the Federal Office of Consumer Health (BAVG), the Austrian Customs Office, and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

A business in England has been fined for selling counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars with incorrect labeling and undeclared nut allergens. Mayank Soneji, director of SP Wholesale Limited, appeared at Luton Crown Court in September. After pleading guilty to food safety and trademark offenses, Soneji was fined £5,265 ($6,940), while the company was fined £5,824 ($7,680).