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Nearly 100 Sick in Multistate Salmonella Outbreak, Millions of Eggs Recalled

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:26:47 -0400

Patients have fallen ill in 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations. Laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback investigations point to eggs produced by Texas-based Midwest Poultry Services as the likely vehicle of illness.

Center for Produce Safety Releases Cyclospora Resources for Industry

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:42:12 -0400

The growing collection includes scientific publications and guidances on detection and viability methods, agricultural water monitoring and treatment, mitigation strategies, and the biology and epidemiology of the parasite.

Research Collaboration Produces Guidance for Controlling Spore-Forming Bacteria in Plant-Based Beverage Ingredients

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:23:31 -0400

The findings from a pre-competitive, industry–academia research collaboration provide a scientific foundation for discussions on quality standards and risk management in the plant-based dairy-alternative beverage sector.

Sennos Launches Brewery Partnership Program Focused on Fermentation Technology

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:41:25 -0400

The Sennoselect Flagship Brewery Program is intended to support the development of fermentation intelligence technology. Participating craft breweries will receive early access to new technologies.

Jumpstart to Produce Safety Program Helps Small Growers with Practical Solutions, Free Resources

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Developed by the University of New Hampshire and the University of Maine Extension with USDA-NIFA support, the peer-to-peer microlearning video series grew out of years of on-the-ground, individualized farm visits, hands-on technical assistance, and the trust that develops from working closely with a farmer.

Elanco: Summer Fly Pressure, Food Safety, and Smarter IPM in Poultry Houses

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:30:00 -0400

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Elanco Poultry Food Safety’s Dr. Alissa Welsher about why fly pressures increase during warmer months, the risks flies can pose within poultry operations, and how producers can proactively address flies through integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

Ahi Tuna Sourcing, Processing, Safety, and Quality

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article focuses on frozen and fresh tuna used in sushi and sashimi applications and, as such, describes processing as it pertains to Big Eye, Yellowfin, and Bluefin tuna.

Food Safety Doctor Launches Self-Paced International HACCP Alliance Certificate Training for Juice Producers

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:32:10 -0400

The Self-Paced IHA HACCP Training for Juice is a 14-module online course developed specifically for producers of 100 percent juice products.

FDA Withdraws Authorizations for Two Obsolete Food Dye Uses

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:27:10 -0400

The authorized uses of Orange B in sausage casings and Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins have been abandoned by industry.

Michigan, Ohio Together Report More than 9,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases; CDC Outbreak Count Exceeds 4,000

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:16:59 -0400

By the same time last year, CDC had only reported 249 confirmed, domestically acquired Cyclospora infections across the entire U.S. States’ reports may include both probable and confirmed cases.

FDA Lowers Brix Content for Orange Juice to Enable Manufacturers to Continue Using Florida Oranges

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:50:15 -0400

The Brix level for Florida oranges has been steadily declining over the past few decades due to severe weather and citrus greening, making it challenging to meet the original Standard of Identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice, which was established in 1963.

Taylor Farms Lettuce Named as Source of U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:19:56 -0400

Between 1,600 and 5,000 people are sick in a five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to CDC and Michigan officials. Iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms of Mexico to companies like Taco Bell and Walmart has been identified as the vehicle of infection. FDA has rescinded a previous positive product sample finding.

UC Davis Researchers Find Widespread Authenticity Issues with Avocado Oil in Processed Foods

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Of the products (including chips, mayonnaise, and salad dressings) labeled to contain avocado oil as the sole declared edible oil, 89 percent contained fatty acid and sterol profiles indicating the presence of other oils.

FDA Says a Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce Supplier is Source of Five-State Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:08:21 -0400

The outbreak cluster includes more than 1,600 people in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Outside of the outbreak cluster, Michigan and other parts of the U.S. continue to experience elevated rates of Cyclospora infections compared to previous years.

Cyan Analytics Launches Seafood Traceability Platform

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:57:47 -0400

SeaTrace was developed to help seafood businesses capture and manage traceability information from harvest through export.

MycoTechnology, Adorvia Partner on Reduced-Sugar Ingredient Solutions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:23:54 -0400

The companies will combine their scientific and formulation expertise to optimize sweetener blends for food.

Following Infant Formula Incidents, FDA Urges Manufacturers to Implement Stronger, Substantive Supplier Oversight

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0400

The letter to industry was issued in response to the botulism outbreaks linked to Nara Organics and ByHeart formulas, which identified Clostridia in the whole milk powder ingredient supply chain, as well as the global formula recall due to cereulide-contaminated arachidonic acid oil.

USDA-FSIS to Expand Testing for Metals in RTE Foods Under National Residue Program

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:49:27 -0400

Effective July 20, to support risk surveillance, the agency will perform metals analysis on samples that are already collected for allergen verification.

Why the Infant Formula Industry Must Embrace Innovation, Not Fear It

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

An industry that feeds babies must be an industry of absolute transparency. We have nothing to hide, and everything to protect.

UK FSA Publishes Guidances for Cell-Cultivated Food Producers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:20:03 -0400

The resources were produced through the Cell-Cultivated Products Sandbox Program and cover hygiene requirements; identity, production, and microbiology; product applications; and novel food taste trials.

JECFA Evaluates Safety of Certain Food Additives; Monk Fruit Presents Potential Concern

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:15:00 -0400

The 102^nd meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) took place in June 2026 in Nanjing, China. Key outcomes included the establishment of new, temporary acceptable daily intakes (ADIs) for two substances.

49th Annual ADSA Discover Conference to Focus on Dairy Sustainability

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:59:11 -0400

The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) event will be held on August 31–September 3, 2026 in Itasca, Illinois, under the theme “Dairy and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities.”

Danish Researchers Propose Voluntary Labeling Scheme for Listeria-Stabilized RTE Foods

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The label claim “STABILIZED” would indicate that a ready-to-eat (RTE) product had been formulated or processed to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth. The researchers advocate for formulation and process changes as listeriosis rates climb in Europe and stricter EU Listeria regulations come into effect.

Nara Organics Formula Tests Positive for C. botulinum as Four Infants Hospitalized with Botulism

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:52 -0400

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.

Natural vs. Artificial Ingredients in Baking: What Food Manufacturers and Consumers Need to Know

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Sprinkles may seem like a minor decorative detail on a birthday cake or holiday cookie, but they sit at the intersection of several fast-moving regulatory concerns: the phaseout of certain FD&C dyes, the clean label movement, allergen management, and GMO transparency.

EU Survey Identifies Gaps in Member State Histamine Controls for Fish Products

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400

A new European Commission report identified inconsistencies in how EU Member States conduct official controls for histamine (scombrotoxin) in fishery products, highlighting gaps in inspection procedures, staff training, and harmonization of testing methods.

Stricter EU Regulations on Listeria in RTE Foods Now in Effect; Ireland Offers Compliance Guidance

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:08:03 -0400

Effective July 1, the amended Regulation (EU) 2073/2005 on the microbiological criteria for foods expands the requirements for food business operators regarding Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.

Salmonella-Contaminated Instant Noodles Sicken Dozens of Children Across Europe

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:36:46 -0400

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.

NOW, LeafWorks Advance Identity Verification Testing for Botanical Ingredients

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:02:46 -0400

The platform was developed to address limitations of earlier DNA barcoding methods by using species-targeted genomic approaches, authenticated reference materials, and analytical systems designed specifically for commercial botanical products.

USDA Researcher Identifies Key Cold Storage Temperature for Maintaining Microbial Safety of Work-in-Process Fresh-Cut Produce

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS)-funded study also found that some produce items may naturally inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth and that peracetic acid may sometimes promote Listeria growth during storage.