Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. of Madison, WI,  is recalling 4,383,201 pounds of chocolate and confectionery products because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the details posted by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on May 3, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio

The summit ​will once again take place again in Singapore, at the iconic Marina Bay Sands conference centre, from July 16-18, 2024, and explore the latest food, beverage and nutrition growth opportunities across the region.Delegate sales are open.​ There are discounts available for start-ups, academics and group bookings.You can download the advance agenda here.​The event will feature extensive

You might think of breads and pastries when you think of ‘baked’ snacks. Now, however, baked snacks are expanding to include all sorts of things, from baked crisps to baked fruit.Does this baking have any affect on the health of these products? If so, how significant is it?Is baked fruit healthy?​Baked fruits are a very

— OPINION — Consumer Reports publishes “On Health,” a very fine newsletter with tips on staying healthy.  One of the articles this month is “9 Surprising Ways to Prevent Food Poisoning.” One of the nine caught my eye: “Wash your grocery bags.” Wow! I thought. It has come down to this.  Food safety is now

The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details

Despite the number of illnesses having more than doubled since an outbreak announcement this past week, a company that sells microdosing candy continues to refuse to issue a recall. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a public warning about the products sold under the Diamond Shruumz brand. Implicated products include gummies, cones, and chocolate

The opinion report, posted on the ANSES website earlier this month​, advises against use of the herb in the following populations: pregnant or breastfeeding women, people under the age of 18, and those with endocrine disorders (particularly dysthyroidism and hyperandrogenism), liver or heart problems or undergoing treatment with a central nervous system depressant action.Following a

Photo illustration Moore Family Cheese LLC of Maquoketa, IA is recalling Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds because of high coliform and generic E. coli count. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 23, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products

The European Commission has changed the level of inspections on various imported products, including pistachios from the United States.  The revised legislation sets the rate of official controls and special conditions for food and feed of non-animal origin imported into Europe. Rules are modified every six months. Decisions are based on reports in the Rapid Alert

A new study investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to pig ear pet treats highlights the interconnectedness of human health and pet ownership, emphasizing the need for stringent surveillance of pet food products. The study was funded by the Food and Drug Administration’s Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards and the FDA’s Veterinary