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Is Whole Head Lettuce Safer Than Bagged Salad?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Is whole head lettuce really safer than bagged salad? The answer depends on far more than how the lettuce is packaged and sold.

Food Freshness Card Now Available for Commercial Applications to Reduce Produce Shrink, Food Waste

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:12:09 -0400

According to Nature’s Frequencies, independent third-party laboratory testing has demonstrated freshness improvements of up to 50 percent for produce and bread, and commercial retail programs have documented produce shrink reductions of 23–47 percent.

FDA Begins Inspection at Taylor Farms Mexico as Official Cyclospora Outbreak Case Count Nears 10,000

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:41:27 -0400

There are an additional six cyclosporiasis outbreaks under investigation and thousands more Cyclospora cases reported by CDC and states. Two deaths have been reported. Stakeholders are urging an end to the Food Traceability Rule delay.

Bipartisan Bill Would Establish Federal Regulatory Framework for Hemp-Derived THC Beverages

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:30:00 -0400

The legislation comes ahead of an impending end-of-year deadline set in the FY 2026 appropriations bill that is expected to remove most currently marketed intoxicating, hemp-derived THC beverages from the legal market by the end of 2026 through the closure of a loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill.

Repeated European Salmonella Outbreaks Traced to Polish Egg Firm

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:31:38 -0400

Four Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 outbreaks identified in France between May and July 2026 were linked to homemade egg-based foods and traced to a common egg distribution network in Poland. The same Polish food group was implicated in another multinational salmonellosis outbreak in 2016–2020.

EU Survey of Pathogens in RTE Plant-Based Foods Suggests Microbial Growth Potential, Need for Regulatory Attention

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:27:45 -0400

The microbiological quality of most ready-to-eat (RTE) plant-based meat, dairy, and fish substitutes was satisfactory, but elevated levels of pathogens and indicators in some commodities raised process and hygiene concerns. An analysis of the products’ physico-chemical properties suggested they could support microbial growth.

Modeling Study Identifies Heat, pH Conditions to Inhibit C. botulinum Growth in Chilled Foods

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The researchers determined that probabilistic modeling could help food businesses capitalize on existing scientific data to map processing and formulation conditions for controlling non-proteolytic C. botulinum in refrigerated, processed foods of extended durability.

Study Links Industrial Poultry Farming to Increased Spread, Adaptation of Campylobacter

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Oxford University researchers found that the expansion of dense, industrial chicken farming created conditions that enabled Campylobacter strains to spread, mix, and acquire traits that could improve their survival in poultry production environments.

FDA Finalizes FSMA Preventive Controls Guidance for Fresh-Cut Produce

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:01:40 -0400

The resource provides recommendations and examples for implementing FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Foods Rule requirements to control known or reasonably foreseeable biological hazards in fresh-cut produce.

The Future of Self-Affirmed GRAS: Balancing Innovation, Transparency, and Food Safety

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:32 -0400

The self-affirmed GRAS pathway has supported innovation in the food industry for decades by allowing companies to bring new ingredients to market based on robust scientific evidence. As FDA considers changing this pathway, manufacturers should understand both the criticisms driving the debate and the steps they can take to prepare for potential regulatory change.

Ep. 223. Brittney Miller: HACCP, SQF, and Food Safety on America's First Quail Farm

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Brittney Miller, President of Manchester Farms, about how America's first quail farm applies HACCP, SQF certification, and a strong food safety culture to specialty poultry production, while exploring the unique challenges, opportunities, and future of food safety in the sector.

FDA, USDA Submit ‘Ultra-Processed Foods’ Definition for Final Review

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:34:49 -0400

Federally defining UPFs could allow U.S. regulatory agencies to pursue specific policies for the category. The importance of processing versus nutrient content and formulation in causing diet-related chronic diseases, as well as the value of defining UPFs, has been heavily debated.

FDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notifications for Ingredients Introduced to U.S. Food Supply

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:18:39 -0400

Importantly, the proposal would not establish a premarket review and approval process for GRAS substances. Companies could still independently conclude that a substance is GRAS and market it while FDA evaluates the notice.

Study Shows Promise of Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment for Poultry Decontamination

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Hydrogen peroxide treatment, followed by catalase enzyme application to remove residual peroxide, significantly reduced Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes on raw chicken wings while preserving the meat's overall color quality, although more research is needed on the effect on other organoleptic properties.

Study Identifies Optimal Poultry Transport Cage Washing Conditions to Reduce Salmonella

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Transport cages are recognized as a potential source of cross-contamination in poultry slaughterhouses. The optimal washing water temperature and detergent concentration completely eliminated detectable Salmonella while greatly reducing indicator organisms. The identified parameters may improve food safety and operational efficiency.

Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus Receives 2026 Freezing Research Award

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:43 -0400

Over a more than three-decade career, Dr. Jaykus has advanced scientific understanding of foodborne viruses while helping the frozen food industry address complex food safety challenges.

Regulatory Aspects of Food Additives

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article discusses the regulatory aspects of food additives, along with how and why they are needed and developed.

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.