Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

In May 2025, EPA rolled back Biden-era drinking water limits for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of concern. A new map visualizing EPA testing data shows that more than 30 million Americans are served by drinking water systems containing one of four PFAS for which the limits have been revoked.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ application for the use of its milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) as a nutritive ingredient in infant formula products.

bioMérieux has launched the new GENE-UP PRO HRM testing solution for viable heat-resistant molds (HRMs), the only DNA-based testing solution on the market for the detection of viable HRMs.

bioMérieux has acquired Neoprospecta, a Brazil-based developer of data and genomics solutions for food industry quality assurance programs and microbiological risk prevention.

PPG is expanding its easy-open end coatings for aluminum beverage cans to include lid coating series that have been formulated without the use of bisphenol A (BPA) or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Ideagen has launched a new Food and Beverage Solutions division, marking the acquisition of two leading supply chain software—Authenticate and Safefood 360°—which it will combine with its existing solution (formerly known as Qadex) to create a farm-to-fork compliance ecosystem. 

After an updated risk assessment on fluoride exposure in the EU, focusing especially on developmental neurotoxicity in children, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) revised the tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) for fluoride. EFSA concluded there is no major health risk considering the new ULs and current EU drinking water limits for fluoride.

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Jim Fredericks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), about the risks posed by rodents in food facilities and the importance of integrated pest control to food safety.

After a nine-month delay, Series 2 of FDA’s and the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness’ joint Food Safety Culture Webinar Series will kick off in September.

Federal support for state-level foodborne illness surveillance programs, directed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), significantly improves participating states’ detection and reporting of foodborne illness outbreaks, a new study demonstrates.