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The world could be rendered defenseless against the next global pandemic if antimicrobial use in Southeast Asian animal agriculture is not curbed, researchers from RMIT University have warned.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently published a report on the health impact of dietary exposure to toxic fatty acid esters from supplementary foods provided by humanitarian organizations to treat malnutrition.

A recent European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) technical report has summarized emerging chemical risks to food safety identified by the agency and its processes for doing so, covering the period 2020–2023.

As concerns mount regarding climate change and its profound impacts on global food safety and security, innovative solutions are imperative. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ally against climate challenges, offering cutting-edge tools to mitigate risks and fortify food safety measures.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is accepting applications for participation in an upcoming global meeting on whole genome sequencing (WGS) for food safety and water surveillance within the One Health framework.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) e-Learning Academy now offers free, certified online learning courses on topics related to Codex Alimentarius in English, French, and Spanish.

Following the largest Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak affecting children in the Province of Alberta, Canada’s history, a review panel has put forth several recommendations that focus on fostering food safety culture and developing food safety inspection systems for childcare establishments/kitchens.

The 99th meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) took place on June 11–20, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, during which the safety of certain food additives were evaluated.

This research article assesses the contemporary developments of food safety management system (FSMS) standards as capacity-building programs worldwide and identifies the primary constraints and advantages associated with their implementation by small- and medium-sized enterprises and smallholder farmers across different world regions. 

The African Union, with support from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), is developing new guidelines to help African governments improve food safety across the continent’s vast informal food sector.