Food Safety Magazine is the leading content provider of science-based solutions for food safety and quality assurance professionals worldwide. https://www.food-safety.com/rss/articles Following an international wave of malicious cyberattacks on refrigeration systems, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, USDA, and other agencies are advising crucial industries, including food and agriculture, to take certain actions to protect their operations. Following an international wave of malicious cyberattacks on refrigeration systems, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, USDA, and other agencies are advising crucial industries, including food and agriculture, to take certain actions to protect their operations.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:45:22 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/12001-us-government-tells-food-retailers-to-take-refrigerators-off-the-internet-due-to-malicious-cyberattacks http://www.food-safety.com/articles/12001 The request will support the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods in determining whether existing maximum levels (MLs) for total aflatoxins in certain commodities require revision, as well as assessing the need for and feasibility of establishing MLs for additional cereals and grains. The request will support the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods in determining whether existing maximum levels (MLs) for total aflatoxins in certain commodities require revision, as well as assessing the need for and feasibility of establishing MLs for additional cereals and grains.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:42:09 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11999-fao-who-call-for-data-on-aflatoxins-in-cereals-inform-codex-maximum-levels http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11999 A new report, Worldviews and Food Safety, examined how different cultures’ underlying assumptions about the relationships between humans, food, and the environment shape understandings of what constitutes "safe" food, which risks are prioritized, and how food safety decisions are made. A new report, Worldviews and Food Safety, examined how different cultures’ underlying assumptions about the relationships between humans, food, and the environment shape understandings of what constitutes "safe" food, which risks are prioritized, and how food safety decisions are made.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:15:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11997-fao-explores-how-cultural-worldviews-shape-food-safety-risk-perception-policies http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11997 A new EU regulation defines the actions competent authorities must take when noncompliance is identified, including requirements for product disposal, investigations, and risk-based enforcement measures. A new EU regulation defines the actions competent authorities must take when noncompliance is identified, including requirements for product disposal, investigations, and risk-based enforcement measures.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:45 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11990-eu-clarifies-veterinary-drug-residue-enforcement-for-meat-products http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11990 ByHeart stopped making infant formula following the outbreak linked to its products, but its co-founders started a new company, MeridianMade, which has entered into an agreement to acquire Perrigo’s infant formula business—raising questions about safety and market consolidation. ByHeart stopped making infant formula following the outbreak linked to its products, but its co-founders started a new company, MeridianMade, which has entered into an agreement to acquire Perrigo’s infant formula business—raising questions about safety and market consolidation.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11996-byheart-formula-discontinued-after-infant-botulism-outbreak-but-founders-set-to-acquire-different-formula-business http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11996 The draft model is intended to help governments identify industrially produced, prepackaged foods for which consumption should be limited or moderated, potentially informing regulatory measures such as marketing restrictions, front-of-package labeling, and taxation. A public consultation is now open. The draft model is intended to help governments identify industrially produced, prepackaged foods for which consumption should be limited or moderated, potentially informing regulatory measures such as marketing restrictions, front-of-package labeling, and taxation. A public consultation is now open.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:15:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11995-who-proposes-food-profiling-model-to-inform-regulation-of-ultra-processed-foods http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11995 The European Commission has adopted two regulations that 1) exempt additional shelf-stable composite foods from import border controls and 2) exempt qualifying shellfish products from import control requirements for drug and pesticide residues. The European Commission has adopted two regulations that 1) exempt additional shelf-stable composite foods from import border controls and 2) exempt qualifying shellfish products from import control requirements for drug and pesticide residues.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11989-eu-eases-import-controls-for-certain-snacks-shellfish http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11989 Effective supplier verification requires more than documentation. Food safety experts explain how risk-based verification, microbiological testing, and multidisciplinary collaboration can help processors identify supplier issues, strengthen hazard controls, and protect business operations. Effective supplier verification requires more than documentation. Food safety experts explain how risk-based verification, microbiological testing, and multidisciplinary collaboration can help processors identify supplier issues, strengthen hazard controls, and protect business operations.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11994-supplier-verification-beyond-the-checklist-moving-from-documentation-to-food-safety-decisions http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11994 The phage showed promise as a biocontrol agent against B. cereus contamination in food due to its sustained antibacterial activity, environmental stability, and efficacy against biofilms and germinated spores. It was able to reduce B. cereus to below detectable levels without regrowth. The phage showed promise as a biocontrol agent against B. cereus contamination in food due to its sustained antibacterial activity, environmental stability, and efficacy against biofilms and germinated spores. It was able to reduce B. cereus to below detectable levels without regrowth.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11992-novel-bacteriophage-shows-potential-to-control-drug-resistant-bacillus-cereus-in-milk-rice-pork http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11992 Proposed by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC), the prohibition would apply to color additives subject to FDA certification and certified color additive lakes. Color additives exempt from FDA certification, including many naturally derived colors, would not be affected. Proposed by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC), the prohibition would apply to color additives subject to FDA certification and certified color additive lakes. Color additives exempt from FDA certification, including many naturally derived colors, would not be affected.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:15:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11991-us-bill-introduced-to-ban-synthetic-color-additives-in-food-drugs-cosmetics http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11991 The EU has updated requirements for recycled food packaging, including expanded traceability and import controls, and authorized four new substances for use in plastic food-contact materials. The EU has updated requirements for recycled food packaging, including expanded traceability and import controls, and authorized four new substances for use in plastic food-contact materials.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11988-eu-tightens-recycled-food-packaging-requirements-authorizes-four-new-food-contact-substances http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11988 The solution from Wenda Ingredients is designed to protect functional ingredients and enable controlled release during processing, giving meat processors greater control over ingredient functionality and acidification. The solution from Wenda Ingredients is designed to protect functional ingredients and enable controlled release during processing, giving meat processors greater control over ingredient functionality and acidification.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:19:01 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11993-wenda-introduces-saferelease-encapsulated-ingredient-technology-for-meat-processing http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11993 A Center for American Progress (CAP) report called for more aggressively closing the GRAS "loophole," increasing food inspection and enforcement resources, codifying limits for PFAS in drinking water, and other actions, while admonishing Trump Administration actions that “undermine public health.” A Center for American Progress (CAP) report called for more aggressively closing the GRAS "loophole," increasing food inspection and enforcement resources, codifying limits for PFAS in drinking water, and other actions, while admonishing Trump Administration actions that “undermine public health.”

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11985-cap-makes-policy-recommendations-for-stronger-federal-food-safety-oversight-calls-out-maha-failures http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11985 Foodborne illness litigation can pose significant financial and reputational risks for food companies. Proactive food safety planning, documentation, and legal preparedness are essential to defending against claims arising from outbreaks. Foodborne illness litigation can pose significant financial and reputational risks for food companies. Proactive food safety planning, documentation, and legal preparedness are essential to defending against claims arising from outbreaks.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11981-the-best-defense-against-foodborne-illness-litigation-begins-before-an-outbreak http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11981 The “Protected by Pressure” certification mark replaces the Cold Pressure Council's (CPC's) previous High-Pressure-Certified mark while retaining the requirements of its existing certification program. The “Protected by Pressure” certification mark replaces the Cold Pressure Council's (CPC's) previous High-Pressure-Certified mark while retaining the requirements of its existing certification program.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:23:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11987-cold-pressure-council-unveils-new-hpp-certification-mark http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11987 The monitoring initiative set forth in Recommendation (EU) 2026/2335 is intended to improve data availability on the occurrence and distribution of the industrial chemicals in food, supporting more robust assessments of human dietary exposure. The monitoring initiative set forth in Recommendation (EU) 2026/2335 is intended to improve data availability on the occurrence and distribution of the industrial chemicals in food, supporting more robust assessments of human dietary exposure.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:15:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11983-eu-recommends-monitoring-chlorinated-paraffins-in-food-through-2029 http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11983 The facility will initially produce Brevel’s clean-label chlorella ingredient, a microalga used in food and nutraceutical ingredients, with plans to expand production to other light-dependent organisms and plant-cell culture ingredients. The facility will initially produce Brevel’s clean-label chlorella ingredient, a microalga used in food and nutraceutical ingredients, with plans to expand production to other light-dependent organisms and plant-cell culture ingredients.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:08:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11986-brevel-wave-group-partner-to-build-illuminated-fermentation-biomanufacturing-facility-in-india http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11986 A study conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in collaboration with the Swedish Food Agency raised questions about the reliability of the “ultra-processed foods” definition for dietary research and nutrition policymaking. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in collaboration with the Swedish Food Agency raised questions about the reliability of the “ultra-processed foods” definition for dietary research and nutrition policymaking.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11982-swedish-food-agency-says-nova-ultra-processed-foods-definition-doesnt-give-the-whole-picture http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11982 WorkForge Shift will include more than 770 ready-to-use courses across 15 subject areas, including food safety, occupational health and safety, and maintenance. WorkForge Shift will include more than 770 ready-to-use courses across 15 subject areas, including food safety, occupational health and safety, and maintenance.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:58:21 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11984-workforge-to-launch-training-platform-for-food-manufacturing-workforce http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11984 Less than a month after a targeted refrigerator cyberattack hit hundreds of grocery stores in France, causing temperatures to be cranked up overnight, another similar incident has impacted additional food retailers across Europe. Less than a month after a targeted refrigerator cyberattack hit hundreds of grocery stores in France, causing temperatures to be cranked up overnight, another similar incident has impacted additional food retailers across Europe.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:37:41 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11980-another-wave-of-refrigerator-cyberattacks-sweeps-european-grocery-stores-causing-more-food-losses http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11980 Organized through Cornell's Dry Sanitation Research Advisory Council and hosted by Kerry, the Cornell Advancing Dry Sanitation forum combined research presentations, industry experience, and interactive discussions across six themes: moisture management, emerging technologies, allergen control, hygienic design, sanitation validation, and priorities for future collaboration. Organized through Cornell's Dry Sanitation Research Advisory Council and hosted by Kerry, the Cornell Advancing Dry Sanitation forum combined research presentations, industry experience, and interactive discussions across six themes: moisture management, emerging technologies, allergen control, hygienic design, sanitation validation, and priorities for future collaboration.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:40:32 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11979-cornell-advancing-dry-sanitation-forum-executive-summary http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11979 Developed in collaboration with Fed UP!, the Food Policy Accelerator will offer scientific research, food supply data, and legal expertise to support the development of ultra-processed food (UPF) regulations at a time when the U.S. is considering a federal UPF definition. Developed in collaboration with Fed UP!, the Food Policy Accelerator will offer scientific research, food supply data, and legal expertise to support the development of ultra-processed food (UPF) regulations at a time when the U.S. is considering a federal UPF definition.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:53:57 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11978-unc-harvard-launch-initiative-to-inform-ultra-processed-food-policymaking http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11978 Based on 25 years of sampling data, USDA-FSIS researchers found that seasonal patterns of Salmonella contamination in raw meat and poultry products have changed significantly, with ground beef being the only commodity to maintain a strong peak in warmer months. Based on 25 years of sampling data, USDA-FSIS researchers found that seasonal patterns of Salmonella contamination in raw meat and poultry products have changed significantly, with ground beef being the only commodity to maintain a strong peak in warmer months.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11965-seasonal-salmonella-meat-contamination-patterns-disappearing-in-us-except-for-ground-beef http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11965 Choosing between dry and wet sanitation in low-moisture food processing environments requires balancing cleaning effectiveness against the microbial risks introduced by water. A risk-based approach can help facilities determine when controlled wet cleaning is justified and how to minimize associated food safety risks. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:30:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11975-practical-guidelines-for-choosing-between-dry-and-wet-sanitation http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11975 A more strategic approach to shelf life can help prepared food manufacturers reduce product loss, increase operational flexibility, and capture greater value from every production run. A more strategic approach to shelf life can help prepared food manufacturers reduce product loss, increase operational flexibility, and capture greater value from every production run.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11933-how-many-days-of-shelf-life-are-you-leaving-on-the-table http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11933 The lift tables are designed to facilitate cleaning and minimize areas where food residues, moisture, and bacteria could accumulate. The lift tables are designed to facilitate cleaning and minimize areas where food residues, moisture, and bacteria could accumulate.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:27:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11977-superlift-expands-stainless-steel-lift-table-line-for-sanitary-food-processing-environments http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11977 The company is seeking strategic partners to fund further development and help gain regulatory clearances for consumer testing products using its platform. The device could enable consumer testing for foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella. The company is seeking strategic partners to fund further development and help gain regulatory clearances for consumer testing products using its platform. The device could enable consumer testing for foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:21 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11976-sparrow-bio-announces-personal-pcr-tech-for-at-home-pathogen-testing http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11976 The U.S. Pentagon is investigating whether a series of refrigerator malfunctions at military base commissaries could have been the result of targeted cyberattacks, similar to what occurred at hundreds of French grocery stores earlier in October. The U.S. Pentagon is investigating whether a series of refrigerator malfunctions at military base commissaries could have been the result of targeted cyberattacks, similar to what occurred at hundreds of French grocery stores earlier in October.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:56:02 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11974-refrigerator-malfunctions-on-us-military-bases-may-be-result-of-targeted-cyberattacks-similar-to-french-incident http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11974 Yersiniosis is the second most frequently notified foodborne illness in New Zealand. While Y. enterocolitica BT 1A accounts for approximately 20–30 percent of annual notifications, it lacks several recognized virulence genes, which has historically raised questions about its ability to cause illness. Yersiniosis is the second most frequently notified foodborne illness in New Zealand. While Y. enterocolitica BT 1A accounts for approximately 20–30 percent of annual notifications, it lacks several recognized virulence genes, which has historically raised questions about its ability to cause illness.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11963-unique-yersinia-enterocolitica-type-may-cause-illness-through-inflammatory-response http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11963 The scientific report will inform the EU’s position at the 57th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues. The scientific report will inform the EU’s position at the 57th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:57:42 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11971-efsa-reviews-codex-pesticide-residue-limits-identifies-consumer-health-concerns http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11971