Major problems were found after a planned inspection at a meat company that is a supplier to schools and care homes in Lithuania. A scheduled inspection was undertaken in May at the meat processing company Riamona UAB, in the Alytus district by the local State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) department. The firm supplies products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting parents and caregivers about Cronobacter safety concerns with Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula and other infant formula products imported and distributed by Dairy Manufacturers Inc.  Although the company initiated a recall of the products on May 24 because they were not in compliance with all

Consumer Reports and the National Association of Food and Drug Officials applaud the approval of the FDA’s reorganization plan, saying the move will help ensure the nation’s food supply is safe. “Consumers depend on the FDA to be effectively organized and governed to ensure our food is safe,” Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at

The FDA has identified a new outbreak of Listeria infections, but the source is unknown. The Food and Drug Administration has initiated traceback efforts for the Listeria outbreak but has not reported what food or foods are being traced. So far, two patients have been identified, which is the minimum number for an outbreak to

The concept of snacking has moved from a once-in-a-while treat to a meal replacement in many cases. Coined ‘snackification’, it’s the art of snacking or grazing on smaller, more frequent treats throughout the day instead of traditional, larger meals, driven by busy lifestyles, the demand for convenience and a sharper focus on health. Essentially, it’s

New Classic Cooking LLC of Avenel, NJ is recalling Veggies Made Great brand Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Potato Bakes possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 9, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed to distribution centers in Colorado

The California Assembly, where the current multi-state movement to ban certain food additives began two years ago, has acted again; this time, its focus is on California’s $1.6 billion school lunch program. In its latest action, the California Assembly has sent the state Senate a bill that prohibits, commencing July 1, 2025, food containing seven

Illicit trade and food fraud can cause considerable damage to the international market and public health, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Contributors to a WTO report underlined the importance of focusing efforts on prevention, as it is a more cost-effective strategy for governments and the food industry. The recently published document includes input

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

Foodborne illness was the most important food safety issue identified in a consumer survey in Australia and New Zealand. The first Consumer Insights Tracker by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) revealed that nearly half of people had heard about a food recall in the past 12 months. FSANZ surveyed more than 2,000 Australian and