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USDA-FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This article discusses different PFAS, their connection to microplastics, and their global impacts on public health and the environment.

Spices are sourced from various regions worldwide, often involving multiple suppliers, diverse agricultural practices, and differing regulatory standards. These complexities increase the risk of contamination, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Effectively managing these risks requires a thorough understanding of the international supply chain and the vulnerabilities that exist at each stage.

This article explores the "why," "how," and challenges encountered when conducting challenge studies for safer food products and longer shelf life.

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Kye Luker, Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, about how external X-ray inspection services can assist companies in responding to a foreign material (FM) contamination event, and the ways in which inspection technology is evolving.

The fiscal 2026 budget request from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services touches on infant formula, ultra-processed foods, and other HHS priorities that Food Safety Magazine has reported on.

As part of the educational campaign, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has been releasing a series of social media posts this week to showcase the work conducted by department staff to ensure the state’s food supply is safe.

The latest annual epidemiological data also show rising trends in disease severity related to STEC infections and listeriosis.

The bill’s passage by the California State Assembly comes on the heels of two other food safety-related bills authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and passed into law.

Industry-leading resource developed with Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and 20+ global experts provides a framework for building and enhancing environmental monitoring programs.