The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Meeting, set to take place July 14-17 in Long Beach, CA. Early registration is now open for a series of Pre-Meeting Workshops aimed at providing attendees with insights and practical knowledge. IAFP 2024The IAFP Annual Meeting has earned its reputation as

Nicomex Inc. is recalling Nicomex Tequesquite (Mexican mineral salt) because of elevated levels of lead. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 15, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in New Jersey, then further distributed to retail stores in New

Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. is recalling Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked because of the potential presence of dangerous bacteria. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products have been distributed in

Let’s be honest, starting a new company in any industry is not easy. In fact, it’s nerve-shreddingly difficult, and comes with a whole heap of financial and reputational risks. So why do so many start-ups fail and how do others succeed?Why is it so difficult to create a successful start-up?​Entrepreneurs face a whole range of

An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead and other harmful contaminants, posing potential risks to children’s health. This comes amidst broader concerns about lead contamination in children’s food products, including recent issues

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of Salmonella infections. As of April 10 the agency was reporting 11 patients in the outbreak, but it did not report where the patients live. The FDA has begun traceback efforts, but it did not report what food or foods are being traced. The FDA’s

Federal officials say a Listeria outbreak that spanned a decade is over. Two people died as a result of their infections. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated the outbreak. It began in June 2014 and continued through December 2023. A total of 26 people in 11 states

Waiakea Bottling Inc., located in Hilo, HI,  is recalling certain Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water Naturally Alkaline Electrolytes Deep Well Water because of consumer complaints of floating particles. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Nov. 28, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were

The FDA has released a report on an investigation into imported honey and the intentional adulteration of it for economic gains. The report from the Food and Drug Administration includes information on 107 samples from 25 countries. The FDA collected the samples in import status, which refers to products collected at ports of entry or

Two studies have been published looking at Toxoplasma in Spanish dry-cured meat products and in meat of adult sheep. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Transmission has been attributed to eating undercooked or raw meat. In the first study, published in the journal Food Control, 552 samples of commercial dry-cured hams, shoulders and dry-cured sausages of different