Recall/Crisis Management Crisis management encompasses government and industry management of food safety crises such as foodborne illness outbreaks and associated recalls. Food and beverage recalls by food companies or retail outlets may be due to contamination or adulteration. https://www.food-safety.com/rss/305-recall-crisis-management en-us Nara Organics Formula Tests Positive for C. botulinum as Four Infants Hospitalized with Botulism hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Four infants in three states have been hospitalized with botulism after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. California public health officials have detected Clostridium botulinum in an open can of Nara Organics formula collected from the home of an outbreak patient. Four infants in three states have been hospitalized with botulism after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. California public health officials have detected Clostridium botulinum in an open can of Nara Organics formula collected from the home of an outbreak patient.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11588 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:52 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11588-nara-organics-formula-tests-positive-for-c-botulinum-as-four-infants-hospitalized-with-botulism Allergens Remained Leading Cause of New Zealand Food Recalls in 2025 New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) supported 57 consumer-level food recalls in 2025, a 35.2 percent decrease from the 88 recalls initiated in 2024. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) supported 57 consumer-level food recalls in 2025, a 35.2 percent decrease from the 88 recalls initiated in 2024. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11578 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11578-allergens-remained-leading-cause-of-new-zealand-food-recalls-in-2025 Experts Offer Global Food Systems Preparedness Framework for Nuclear, Radiological Accidents hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) recommendations were informed by lessons learned from the Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi incidents, which demonstrated that radioactive contamination of food can have long-lasting public health and economic consequences. The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) recommendations were informed by lessons learned from the Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi incidents, which demonstrated that radioactive contamination of food can have long-lasting public health and economic consequences.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11576 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11576-experts-offer-global-food-systems-preparedness-framework-for-nuclear-radiological-accidents Salmonella-Contaminated Instant Noodles Sicken Dozens of Children Across Europe At least 106 people have been infected by the outbreak strain in 13 European countries. Young people are disproportionately affected. Some sickened children reported eating the noodles and seasoning dry, without adding boiling water as instructed on the package. At least 106 people have been infected by the outbreak strain in 13 European countries. Young people are disproportionately affected. Some sickened children reported eating the noodles and seasoning dry, without adding boiling water as instructed on the package.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11575 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:36:46 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11575-salmonella-contaminated-instant-noodles-sicken-dozens-of-children-across-europe EU Report on Food Safety Alerts Highlights Top Hazards, Major Incidents in 2025 The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), which enables EU Member States to exchange information and coordinate responses to food safety incidents, processed a record 10,490 notifications. Notable incidents included a Listeria outbreak linked to French cheese, Salmonella in Italian tomatoes, and cereulide in infant formula. The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), which enables EU Member States to exchange information and coordinate responses to food safety incidents, processed a record 10,490 notifications. Notable incidents included a Listeria outbreak linked to French cheese, Salmonella in Italian tomatoes, and cereulide in infant formula.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11563 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:38:50 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11563-eu-report-on-food-safety-alerts-highlights-top-hazards-major-incidents-in-2025 Salmonella-Tainted Alfalfa Sprouts Sicken 109 People in 11 European Countries, One Death Reported Traceability investigations identified a common seed supplier, with implicated alfalfa seeds imported from India and distributed throughout Europe. Available evidence suggested the seeds were likely contaminated before entering the EU. Traceability investigations identified a common seed supplier, with implicated alfalfa seeds imported from India and distributed throughout Europe. Available evidence suggested the seeds were likely contaminated before entering the EU.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11554 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:12:55 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11554-salmonella-tainted-alfalfa-sprouts-sicken-109-people-in-11-european-countries-one-death-reported Foodborne Illness Deaths in Belgium Doubled in 2025 Only six deaths were reported in 2024. The majority (nine) of the 12 fatalities in 2025 were included in one E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef served at long-term care facilities nationwide. Only six deaths were reported in 2024. The majority (nine) of the 12 fatalities in 2025 were included in one E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef served at long-term care facilities nationwide.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11544 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11544-foodborne-illness-deaths-in-belgium-doubled-in-2025 Infant Formula Brands Behind Botulism Outbreaks Used Same Organic Whole Milk Supplier hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) For a time, ByHeart Nutrition and Nara Organics both used Organic West milk dried by Dairy Farmers of America in their infant formula products (confirmed by Food Fix). Both brands have been implicated in botulism outbreaks that occurred within months of each other. For a time, ByHeart Nutrition and Nara Organics both used Organic West milk dried by Dairy Farmers of America in their infant formula products (confirmed by Food Fix). Both brands have been implicated in botulism outbreaks that occurred within months of each other.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11543 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:06:53 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11543-infant-formula-brands-behind-botulism-outbreaks-used-same-organic-whole-milk-supplier Organic Infant Formulas Caused Back-to-Back Botulism Outbreaks—What Gives? hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) New ByHeart-commissioned research suggests that sulfite-reducing clostridia (SRC) enumeration, the “gold-standard” test for C. botulinum in powdered infant formula, which was used by Nara Organics prior to the ongoing outbreak, is insufficient. Experts who spoke to Food Safety Magazine agree C. botulinum should be considered as a foreseeable hazard requiring specific preventive controls. New ByHeart-commissioned research suggests that sulfite-reducing clostridia (SRC) enumeration, the “gold-standard” test for C. botulinum in powdered infant formula, which was used by Nara Organics prior to the ongoing outbreak, is insufficient. Experts who spoke to Food Safety Magazine agree C. botulinum should be considered as a foreseeable hazard requiring specific preventive controls.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11533 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:11:46 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11533-organic-infant-formulas-caused-back-to-back-botulism-outbreakswhat-gives Another Infant Botulism Outbreak Sickens Three, Nara Organics Formula Suspected Cause Three babies in three states have been sickened in the second infant botulism outbreak identified since late-2025. All patients were fed Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula. A recall has been issued, and product testing is underway. Three babies in three states have been sickened in the second infant botulism outbreak identified since late-2025. All patients were fed Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula. A recall has been issued, and product testing is underway.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11518 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:13:11 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11518-another-infant-botulism-outbreak-sickens-three-nara-organics-formula-suspected-cause Eight Sick, One Dead in Three-Year Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese 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. 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.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11494 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:41:39 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11494-eight-sick-one-dead-in-three-year-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-soft-cheese FDA Opens Third Salmonella–Moringa Outbreak Investigation of the Year hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11474 Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11474-fda-opens-third-salmonellamoringa-outbreak-investigation-of-the-year FoodReady Introduces New Mock Recall, Traceability Capabilities The update to the all-in-one food safety, quality, traceability, and compliance platform is designed to strengthen how food companies prepare for audits, verify traceability systems, and respond to potential recall events. The update to the all-in-one food safety, quality, traceability, and compliance platform is designed to strengthen how food companies prepare for audits, verify traceability systems, and respond to potential recall events.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11453 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:56 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11453-foodready-introduces-new-mock-recall-traceability-capabilities WHO Estimates a $46 Return for Every $1 Investment in National Foodborne Disease Surveillance hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Improvements in national food safety infrastructure by the 17 countries included in the analysis would cost an estimated $492 million USD over ten years, but would avert 19 million cases of foodborne illness and 13,000 associated deaths, generating a value of $23 billion. Improvements in national food safety infrastructure by the 17 countries included in the analysis would cost an estimated $492 million USD over ten years, but would avert 19 million cases of foodborne illness and 13,000 associated deaths, generating a value of $23 billion.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11383 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11383-who-estimates-a-46-return-for-every-1-investment-in-national-foodborne-disease-surveillance Stakeholders Say Codex Emergency Food Labeling Provisions Could Compromise Infant Formula Safety hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) At the upcoming 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL49), CCFL will consider draft guidelines on applying food labeling provisions during emergencies. Infant and maternal health groups oppose these guidelines, saying they could harm vulnerable populations. At the upcoming 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL49), CCFL will consider draft guidelines on applying food labeling provisions during emergencies. Infant and maternal health groups oppose these guidelines, saying they could harm vulnerable populations.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11358 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:16:45 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11358-stakeholders-say-codex-emergency-food-labeling-provisions-could-compromise-infant-formula-safety 40 Sick, One Dead in German Salmonella Outbreak Involving Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) The outbreak strain of Salmonella Bochum is extremely rare. Children and adolescents aged 2–15 years represent 75 percent of outbreak patients. Patient interviews and a case-control study point to a certain brand of chocolate-hazelnut spread as the vehicle of illness. The outbreak strain of Salmonella Bochum is extremely rare. Children and adolescents aged 2–15 years represent 75 percent of outbreak patients. Patient interviews and a case-control study point to a certain brand of chocolate-hazelnut spread as the vehicle of illness.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11357 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:05:22 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11357-40-sick-one-dead-in-german-salmonella-outbreak-involving-chocolate-hazelnut-spread FDA Finds E. coli in Raw Farm Cheese Matching a Second Outbreak During its investigation of an ongoing Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak involving Raw Farm-brand unpasteurized cheddar cheese, FDA detected E. coli in a product sample not matching the current outbreak strain, but instead matching a strain from a different 2025 outbreak. During its investigation of an ongoing Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak involving Raw Farm-brand unpasteurized cheddar cheese, FDA detected E. coli in a product sample not matching the current outbreak strain, but instead matching a strain from a different 2025 outbreak.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11351 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:09 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11351-fda-finds-e-coli-in-raw-farm-cheese-matching-a-second-outbreak RAW FARM-brand raw cheddar cheese product_FDA.png raw farm brand shredded raw chddar_FDA.png cheddar cheese wedge on a fork_amranAydinov via Freepik.png Raw Farm Recalls Unpasteurized Cheese While Denying Link to E. coli Outbreak The company says the recall is being issued “under protest” and “as a path forward,” while continuing to contest the epidemiological evidence provided by FDA. The company says the recall is being issued “under protest” and “as a path forward,” while continuing to contest the epidemiological evidence provided by FDA.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11306 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:14 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11306-raw-farm-recalls-unpasteurized-cheese-while-denying-link-to-e-coli-outbreak Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Ends, Root Cause Remains Unknown Although FDA was unable to find a cause of contamination, a single supplier of the contaminated moringa powder was identified. Affected products, which were sold under the Rosabella brand and distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC, have been recalled. Although FDA was unable to find a cause of contamination, a single supplier of the contaminated moringa powder was identified. Affected products, which were sold under the Rosabella brand and distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC, have been recalled.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11298 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:09:57 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11298-drug-resistant-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-supplements-ends-root-cause-remains-unknown Amid E. coli Outbreak, Congress Urges FDA to Mandate Raw Cheese Recall hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) “If mandatory authority needs to be strengthened, the Food Safety Caucus stands ready to tackle this issue at FDA’s request,” wrote Congress members in a statement about the ongoing E. coli outbreak involving Raw Farm raw cheese products. Raw Farm has so far refused to recall. “If mandatory authority needs to be strengthened, the Food Safety Caucus stands ready to tackle this issue at FDA’s request,” wrote Congress members in a statement about the ongoing E. coli outbreak involving Raw Farm raw cheese products. Raw Farm has so far refused to recall.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11264 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11264-amid-e-coli-outbreak-congress-urges-fda-to-mandate-raw-cheese-recall National Officials Publish Analysis of Netherlands' Largest-Ever Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak A key cause of the outbreak was determined to be contaminated eggshells used in poultry feed. Cross-sector collaboration and data-sharing were instrumental in solving the investigation. A key cause of the outbreak was determined to be contaminated eggshells used in poultry feed. Cross-sector collaboration and data-sharing were instrumental in solving the investigation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11255 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11255-national-officials-publish-analysis-of-netherlands-largest-ever-salmonella-enteritidis-outbreak 144 Illnesses Potentially Linked to Global Cereulide-Contaminated Infant Formula Incident, WHO Reports WHO assessed the overall public health risk as “moderate,” citing the vulnerability of infants, uncertainty around the extent of contamination, and gaps in surveillance and traceability. WHO assessed the overall public health risk as “moderate,” citing the vulnerability of infants, uncertainty around the extent of contamination, and gaps in surveillance and traceability.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11259 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:28:43 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11259-144-illnesses-potentially-linked-to-global-cereulide-contaminated-infant-formula-incident-who-reports Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Ends with 97 Sickened in 32 States The products have been recalled, but have a long shelf life. FDA previously reported working with the manufacturers to determine the root cause of contamination, but has not shared an update at the time of the investigation’s close. The products have been recalled, but have a long shelf life. FDA previously reported working with the manufacturers to determine the root cause of contamination, but has not shared an update at the time of the investigation’s close.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11252 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11252-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-supplements-ends-with-97-sickened-in-32-states FDA Releases Report Summarizing Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations in 2024 The agency’s Office of Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, and Emergency Preparedness (CORE+EP) evaluated 72 incidents, initiated 26 response investigations, and issued ten public health advisories in 2024. The agency’s Office of Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, and Emergency Preparedness (CORE+EP) evaluated 72 incidents, initiated 26 response investigations, and issued ten public health advisories in 2024.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11250 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:51:51 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11250-fda-releases-report-summarizing-foodborne-illness-outbreak-investigations-in-2024 USDA-FSIS Investigated Seven Multistate Foodborne Illness Outbreaks in FY 2025 The agency has published a summary of foodborne illness outbreak investigations involving USDA-regulated products in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, alongside an after-action review of a fatal listeriosis outbreak linked to Yu Shang-brand ready-to-eat (RTE) meats that was solved in 2024. The agency has published a summary of foodborne illness outbreak investigations involving USDA-regulated products in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, alongside an after-action review of a fatal listeriosis outbreak linked to Yu Shang-brand ready-to-eat (RTE) meats that was solved in 2024.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11239 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:59:12 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11239-usda-fsis-investigated-seven-multistate-foodborne-illness-outbreaks-in-fy-2025 Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak in France Linked to RTE Meats Ready-to-eat (RTE) pâté en croute contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and produced by Drôme Ardèche Tradition has sickened 12 people across France, resulting in two deaths. All patients were hospitalized. Ready-to-eat (RTE) pâté en croute contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and produced by Drôme Ardèche Tradition has sickened 12 people across France, resulting in two deaths. All patients were hospitalized.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11237 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:49:09 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11237-fatal-listeriosis-outbreak-in-france-linked-to-rte-meats U.S. CDC Supports Moldova’s First Use of WGS in Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation Marking the country’s first use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in an active foodborne illness outbreak investigation, advanced genomics enabled Moldovan authorities to rapidly solve and respond to a salmonellosis outbreak that sickened more than 140 people in 2025. Marking the country’s first use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in an active foodborne illness outbreak investigation, advanced genomics enabled Moldovan authorities to rapidly solve and respond to a salmonellosis outbreak that sickened more than 140 people in 2025.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11221 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11221-us-cdc-supports-moldovas-first-use-of-wgs-in-foodborne-illness-outbreak-investigation FDA Redacts All Key Details in Summary of Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Produce hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Despite having Listeria-positive samples that matched the outbreak strain via whole genome sequencing (WGS), which prompted an FDA Import Alert and a company recall for the suspected vehicle of illness, FDA did not disclose the specific product or any of the firms implicated. Despite having Listeria-positive samples that matched the outbreak strain via whole genome sequencing (WGS), which prompted an FDA Import Alert and a company recall for the suspected vehicle of illness, FDA did not disclose the specific product or any of the firms implicated.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11217 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:19 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11217-fda-redacts-all-key-details-in-summary-of-fatal-listeriosis-outbreak-linked-to-produce ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Ends with Extensive WGS Evidence, but Root Cause Remains Unidentified FDA has declared the outbreak over with 48 confirmed and probable cases of illness. A root-cause investigation is still ongoing. FDA has also announced new “Operation Stork Speed” infant formula resources for families. FDA has declared the outbreak over with 48 confirmed and probable cases of illness. A root-cause investigation is still ongoing. FDA has also announced new “Operation Stork Speed” infant formula resources for families.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11185 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:53:43 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11185-byheart-infant-formula-botulism-outbreak-ends-with-extensive-wgs-evidence-but-root-cause-remains-unidentified Learnings from UK Drug-Resistant E. coli Outbreak that Gave 19 Kids HUS The STEC O26:H11 outbreak sickened 40 people and resulted in 19 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children. Dried fruit was the probable vehicle of illness. Researchers underlined the importance of a weight-of-evidence approach in the outbreak investigation. The STEC O26:H11 outbreak sickened 40 people and resulted in 19 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children. Dried fruit was the probable vehicle of illness. Researchers underlined the importance of a weight-of-evidence approach in the outbreak investigation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11170 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:15:06 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11170-learnings-from-uk-drug-resistant-e-coli-outbreak-that-gave-19-kids-hus