Food Safety Magazine

UK High Court Finds FSA Charged Meat Industry Unlawful Inspection Rates

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

According to the ruling, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) included certain costs in its meat controls hourly rate and enforcement rate that were outside the scope of permissible charges under the applicable official controls legislation.

SSAFE Advocates for Future-Proofing Food System Through Holistic, Risk-Based Food Safety Approach

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:53:38 -0400

The knowledge paper, titled, “The Future of Food Safety,” was developed in partnership with a top FAO food safety official and written by a former Codex Chair.

FAO Researchers Explore How Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance Spreads in Gut Microbiome

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:00 -0400

The review summarized current knowledge about the potential contribution of foodborne bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes to the human gut resistome, suggesting the integration of gut microbiome and AMR data into risk assessment frameworks.

Study Suggests Food Processing, Not Just Nutrient Content, May Affect Health Impacts of UPFs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Tufts University researchers found that people who ate more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) had worse health outcomes, even after accounting for the overall nutritional quality of the foods.

WFSD 2026: Exclusive WHO Interview on New Global Foodborne Disease Estimates

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:45:00 -0400

Recognizing World Food Safety Day (WFSD) 2026 and the new estimates on the global burden of foodborne disease, WHO’s Elaine Borghi, Ph.D. discusses the development of the estimates and how they can be used to drive effective interventions that meaningfully improve food safety and public health.

Ep. 219: World Food Safety Day 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to WHO’s Dr. Elaine Borghi about the new global foodborne disease burden estimates, updates to the methodology, key insights from the data, and the importance of using data to target food safety interventions, aligning with the WFSD theme “From Burden to Solutions—Safe Food Everywhere.”

New York, California Advance Baby Food, Infant Formula Testing Bills

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:15:00 -0400

The New York bill is awaiting the Governor’s signature, while the California bill advances from the Assembly to the Senate. The bills would require baby food and infant formula manufacturers to regularly test their products for toxic heavy metals and disclose results.

New GS1 US Guidance Helps Foodservice, Food Retail Companies Meet Packaging EPR Requirements

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Responding to new and expanding state-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws, GS1 US released a resource to help industry adapt.

Eight Sick, One Dead in Three-Year Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:41:39 -0400

The now-recalled requeson cheese was produced by Maryland-based Clover Hill Dairy. Patients have been identified in New York, Maryland, and Virginia, with the earliest illness occurring in early 2023 and the most recent in May 2026.

After Infant Botulism Outbreak, FDA Shares Root Cause Analysis Findings from ByHeart Formula Plants

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:44:19 -0400

FDA did not identify deficiencies in ByHeart’s production facilities that could explain the outbreak, but a powdered milk ingredient did test positive for C. botulinum. ByHeart is developing an action plan based on data generated from the investigations.

Global Foodborne Disease Burden Comparable to Malaria, Per Updated WHO Estimates

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:29:14 -0400

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its anticipated updated global burden of foodborne disease estimates, which suggest that 42 microbiological and chemical hazards caused approximately 866 million illnesses and 1.52 million deaths in 2021.

Survey Reveals How U.S. Consumers Use Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and published at a time when FDA is considering a federally standardized FOP nutrition labeling scheme, the survey provides insight into what Americans are seeking from FOP nutrition labels.

How On-Farm Animal Well-Being Shapes Food Safety Outcomes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

This article explores how animal well-being on farms directly impacts food safety outcomes and what veterinarians wish food processors knew (and vice versa) about the risks and safeguards.

Free Public IFT Event Will Explore Implications of Current Food Policy Debates

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:26 -0400

The virtual, interactive Community Conversation is based on the recent Congressional hearing on various active food safety-related bills. The discussion will take place on June 17.

New Cleaning Agent for Food Facilities May Improve the Bottom Line

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:18:36 -0400

IAFNS-supported researchers have developed a low-moisture cleaning solution that is not only effective and less of a hazard for workers and plants, but also has the potential to save cleaning time.

Salmonella Cases in England Hit Highest Number Seen in a Decade

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:15:48 -0400

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that the number of Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in England remained high or increased in 2025, while listeriosis cases stayed stable from the previous year.

New Research Reveals Addictive Design, Health Harms of Ultra-Processed Foods; Calls for Systemic Change

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:15:00 -0400

A collection of studies and editorials published in the American Journal of Public Health presents one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of ultra-processed food (UPF) as a public health crisis shaped not only by nutrition, but by corporate practices, political influence, and regulation failures.

QualiTru Launches Training Program for Dairy Processing Workforce Development

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:08:27 -0400

The new Technical Services Educational Training (TSET) Program from QualiTru provides training on food safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, sanitation, and workforce development for dairy processing employees at multiple organizational levels.

BioRad Listeria Test Kits Receive MicroVal Certification

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:41:12 -0400

The certification confirms that the performance of the Bio-Rad method used in its EZ-Check Listeria and EZ-Check Listeria monocytogenes Kits is equivalent to that of the reference method according to ISO 16140-2 standards.

WHO Releases Data on the Proportion of Microbiological, Chemical Hazards that are Foodborne

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:04:39 -0400

The study was conducted to support the development of new global burden of foodborne disease estimates, which are going to be released on June 4, ahead of World Food Safety Day.

Prop 65: Are You Worried About Chemical Hazards?

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A law to protect the public health is a good idea, but it should be based on a risk assessment—i.e., whether exposure to the chemical really elicits an adverse reaction. Perhaps it is time to update or rethink California's Prop 65.

Asia Food Safety Forum 2026: Digitalization, Innovation, and Circularity in Food Safety

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Organized by UNIDO, the Asia Food Safety Forum will take place June 11–12, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, fostering dialogue, promoting innovation, and strengthening regional cooperation to support safer, more sustainable, and more competitive food systems across the region.

Food Safety Five Ep. 32: From Sanitation to Food Processing, Cold Plasma Does It All

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses new research on the use of cold plasma technologies for biofilm inactivation and reducing allergenic risk, deriving more accurate “sell by” dates based on microbial changes on meat, and ultra-processed food nutrition and purchasing realities.

FAO, WHO Launch New Resources Ahead of World Food Safety Day

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:40 -0400

Ahead of World Food Safety Day, FAO and WHO have introduced a Food Safety Roadmap Development Tool and an online learning course on Codex-aligned risk assessments, supporting competent authorities and other stakeholders seeking to utilize science and data to improve national food safety systems.

Study Suggests Sweetener May Contribute to Liver Disease

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Researchers found that the sugar alcohol sorbitol can be turned into fructose, leading to fat accumulation in the liver. Gut bacteria may help protect against sorbitol-induced liver damage, but can be overwhelmed by excessive intake.

The Risks of Ready-to-Eat: Five Ways to Protect Today's Prepared Meals

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meals and meal kits continue to move from a convenience option to an everyday staple.

FDA Opens Third Salmonella–Moringa Outbreak Investigation of the Year

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The agency has also reopened a previously closed Salmonella outbreak investigation linked to powdered moringa supplements, with 22 new reported illnesses in four additional states.

FDA Engages Stakeholders on FSMA 204 Implementation With Questions About Lot-Level Traceability

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400

The agency has released a discussion paper offering context and questions about the lot-level tracking requirements of the Food Traceability Rule to help shape engagements with industry, including a virtual public meeting in June.

Study is First to Analyze Trends in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Linked to Non-Dairy Fermented Products

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Notable pathogen–food commodity pairings emerged, including Clostridium botulinum and Alaskan traditional fermented meats and fish. The analysis was conducted by FDA and CDC researchers.

FDA Modernizes Oversight of Pesticides in Food

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:13:47 -0400

The updated compliance program for pesticide residues includes a new focus on risk-based sampling of foods commonly consumed by young children and reflects procedural changes to the laboratory testing and analysis methods.