https://www.food-safety.com/rss/86-news en-us 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.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11974 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 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.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11963 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 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.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11971 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 hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) Although EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the new strategy exemplifies how “the Trump EPA is laser-focused on Making America Healthy Again [MAHA],” the announcement comes as the agency continues to receive criticisms for the Administration’s history of decisions to back off PFAS regulation. Although EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the new strategy exemplifies how “the Trump EPA is laser-focused on Making America Healthy Again [MAHA],” the announcement comes as the agency continues to receive criticisms for the Administration’s history of decisions to back off PFAS regulation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11970 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:05:37 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11970-epa-launches-pfas-tech-strategy-to-develop-remediation-technologies-following-deregulatory-actions Researchers found that EPA’s interpretation of drinking water contaminant monitoring data, in which PFAS measurements that fall below laboratory reporting limits are treated as “zero,” could underestimate “forever chemical” occurrence by as much as 56 percent. Researchers found that EPA’s interpretation of drinking water contaminant monitoring data, in which PFAS measurements that fall below laboratory reporting limits are treated as “zero,” could underestimate “forever chemical” occurrence by as much as 56 percent.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11962 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11962-epa-may-significantly-underestimate-pfas-in-us-drinking-water-study-suggests hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) “Under current regulations, FDA is generally not authorized to disclose supply chain information,” stated an opinion from the U.S. Attorney General’s Office of Legal Counsel. However, “FDA has statutory authority to amend its regulations to allow broader disclosure of supply chain information.” “Under current regulations, FDA is generally not authorized to disclose supply chain information,” stated an opinion from the U.S. Attorney General’s Office of Legal Counsel. However, “FDA has statutory authority to amend its regulations to allow broader disclosure of supply chain information.”

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11967 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:29:07 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11967-attorney-generals-office-fda-can-amend-regulations-to-disclose-company-information-during-foodborne-illness-outbreaks FDA, CDC, and USDA-FSIS researchers analyzed foodborne illness surveillance data against targets set under the Healthy People initiative, finding worsening incidence of campylobacteriosis, listeriosis, and STEC infections, with no detectable change in salmonellosis incidence, while acknowledging the potential role of advanced surveillance methods. FDA, CDC, and USDA-FSIS researchers analyzed foodborne illness surveillance data against targets set under the Healthy People initiative, finding worsening incidence of campylobacteriosis, listeriosis, and STEC infections, with no detectable change in salmonellosis incidence, while acknowledging the potential role of advanced surveillance methods.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11964 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11964-us-is-making-little-progress-toward-2030-foodborne-illness-reduction-goals-data-shows hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A diverse group of nutrition scientists has developed an International Food Guide Pyramid based on global dietary guidance, reflecting broad scientific consensus that prefers plant-based or lean protein and fat sources to meat, butter, tallow, and full-fat dairy—contradicting U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030. A diverse group of nutrition scientists has developed an International Food Guide Pyramid based on global dietary guidance, reflecting broad scientific consensus that prefers plant-based or lean protein and fat sources to meat, butter, tallow, and full-fat dairy—contradicting U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11966 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:47:33 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11966-new-international-food-pyramid-contradicts-meat-fat-messages-in-us-dietary-guidelines Crickets were raised on contaminated corn, which would otherwise be diverted from the feed supply chain, and processed into insect meal. The resulting meal contained more protein than corn and had 96 percent lower mycotoxin levels. Crickets were raised on contaminated corn, which would otherwise be diverted from the feed supply chain, and processed into insect meal. The resulting meal contained more protein than corn and had 96 percent lower mycotoxin levels.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11961 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:26:49 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11961-usda-researchers-use-crickets-to-convert-mycotoxin-contaminated-corn-into-high-protein-animal-feed Treatment effectiveness varied by L. monocytogenes strain and bacteriocin used. While the findings supported continued development of enzyme-bacteriocin combinations as potential bio-based tools for L. monocytogenes biofilm control, researchers highlighted the need to ensure that biofilm disruption is accompanied by effective bacterial inactivation. Treatment effectiveness varied by L. monocytogenes strain and bacteriocin used. While the findings supported continued development of enzyme-bacteriocin combinations as potential bio-based tools for L. monocytogenes biofilm control, researchers highlighted the need to ensure that biofilm disruption is accompanied by effective bacterial inactivation.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11950 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11950-usda-study-explores-enzyme-bacteriocin-treatments-to-control-listeria-biofilms-in-food-processing-environments The UK Government Chemist has published its Government Chemist Review 2025, outlining its activities, including food chemical safety regulatory compliance testing and research and development related to analytical methods for authenticity and adulteration. The UK Government Chemist has published its Government Chemist Review 2025, outlining its activities, including food chemical safety regulatory compliance testing and research and development related to analytical methods for authenticity and adulteration.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11959 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:12:33 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11959-uk-gov-chemist-reports-advances-in-food-fraud-detection-chemical-safety-findings Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 has revised maximum residue limits (MRLs) for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden, and prothioconazole. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 has revised maximum residue limits (MRLs) for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden, and prothioconazole.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11958 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:43:20 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11958-eu-changes-six-maximum-limits-for-pesticides-in-food-commodities The findings highlighted the importance of considering meat species, equipment type, and temporal changes in microbial communities when developing cleaning and sanitation strategies for meat processing facilities. The findings highlighted the importance of considering meat species, equipment type, and temporal changes in microbial communities when developing cleaning and sanitation strategies for meat processing facilities.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11949 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:17 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11949-study-finds-differences-between-beef-pork-microbial-contamination-during-processing In a new report, FAO assessed mycotoxin contamination in food and feed across the region and highlighted disparities in national regulatory frameworks, laboratory capacities, and surveillance systems, as well as the increasing impact of climate change on contamination risks. In a new report, FAO assessed mycotoxin contamination in food and feed across the region and highlighted disparities in national regulatory frameworks, laboratory capacities, and surveillance systems, as well as the increasing impact of climate change on contamination risks.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11956 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:22:09 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11956-fao-identifies-five-priorities-for-strengthening-mycotoxin-control-in-near-east-north-africa According to the review, microbiological and chemical food safety hazards in the country are exacerbated by inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, limited regulatory oversight, and food insecurity. According to the review, microbiological and chemical food safety hazards in the country are exacerbated by inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, limited regulatory oversight, and food insecurity.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11948 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11948-researchers-describe-significant-food-safety-risks-regulatory-gaps-in-afghanistan The actions are part of FDA's Closer to Zero initiative, which aims to continually reduce dietary exposure to toxic heavy metals among babies and young children. The actions are part of FDA's Closer to Zero initiative, which aims to continually reduce dietary exposure to toxic heavy metals among babies and young children.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11955 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:52 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11955-fda-proposes-cadmium-action-levels-for-baby-foods-issues-preventive-controls-guidance-for-chemical-hazards Supported by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), Cornell researchers are developing a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) model to evaluate how quality defects affect Listeria and E. coli growth on produce, helping identify effective interventions and improve processes. Supported by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), Cornell researchers are developing a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) model to evaluate how quality defects affect Listeria and E. coli growth on produce, helping identify effective interventions and improve processes.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11952 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:31:49 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11952-researchers-developing-risk-assessment-model-to-evaluate-food-safety-impacts-of-produce-defects Postbiotin-E8, derived from Lacticaseibacillus, demonstrated antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against several foodborne pathogens, as well as the ability to extend the freshness of pasteurized milk, suggesting its potential as a natural preservative and surface decontaminant. Postbiotin-E8, derived from Lacticaseibacillus, demonstrated antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against several foodborne pathogens, as well as the ability to extend the freshness of pasteurized milk, suggesting its potential as a natural preservative and surface decontaminant.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11947 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11947-novel-antimicrobial-peptide-inhibits-foodborne-pathogens-delays-milk-spoilage The guidance was developed following the EU’s ban on BPA in food-contact materials and describes the data requirements for the safety assessment of other bisphenols used in specific food-contact applications. The guidance was developed following the EU’s ban on BPA in food-contact materials and describes the data requirements for the safety assessment of other bisphenols used in specific food-contact applications. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11951 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:42:33 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11951-efsa-publishes-guidance-on-safety-assessment-of-bpa-alternatives-in-food-contact-materials Researchers tested two low-cost food safety intervention approaches in small- and medium-scale pig slaughterhouses. Despite improvements in hygiene practices, neither approach was associated with reduced carcass contamination, suggesting the need for sustained, multi-level interventions targeting infrastructure, operations, and worker hygiene. Researchers tested two low-cost food safety intervention approaches in small- and medium-scale pig slaughterhouses. Despite improvements in hygiene practices, neither approach was associated with reduced carcass contamination, suggesting the need for sustained, multi-level interventions targeting infrastructure, operations, and worker hygiene.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11946 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11946-hygiene-interventions-tested-in-vietnam-slaughterhouses-failed-to-reduce-microbial-contamination CDC and USDA-FSIS researchers analyzed 50 salmonellosis outbreaks linked to pork and identified the most commonly implicated products and serotypes, as well as the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among isolates. CDC and USDA-FSIS researchers analyzed 50 salmonellosis outbreaks linked to pork and identified the most commonly implicated products and serotypes, as well as the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among isolates.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11940 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:36:14 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11940-researchers-characterize-us-pork-associated-salmonella-outbreaks-from-20122021 hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) This episode covers the final findings from the U.S. Cyclospora outbreak, new USDA efforts to address Listeria, the new FDA Food Code, research on high-pressure processing for raw chicken, and emerging food safety concerns associated with plastic pollution. This episode covers the final findings from the U.S. Cyclospora outbreak, new USDA efforts to address Listeria, the new FDA Food Code, research on high-pressure processing for raw chicken, and emerging food safety concerns associated with plastic pollution. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11930 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11930-food-safety-five-ep-38-regulatory-and-research-updates-on-cyclospora-listeria-microplastics-and-more FDA tested 195 samples from 2022–2025. No violations were identified among domestic samples, but 4.5 percent of imported samples showed evidence of economically motivated adulteration. FDA tested 195 samples from 2022–2025. No violations were identified among domestic samples, but 4.5 percent of imported samples showed evidence of economically motivated adulteration. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11937 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:05:05 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11937-fda-finds-evidence-of-limited-food-fraud-in-imported-lemon-juice hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A federal court has barred the agency from using federal funds to shut down offices or relocate employees until December 11, at which time USDA could ask Congress to lift appropriations restrictions. A federal court has barred the agency from using federal funds to shut down offices or relocate employees until December 11, at which time USDA could ask Congress to lift appropriations restrictions.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11935 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:01:30 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11935-court-temporarily-halts-usdas-planned-reorganization Genomic analysis also identified biofilm-forming ability in half of isolates, as well as clinically relevant virulence genes. The study, conducted in the Indian state of Meghalaya, represents the country’s first genomic characterization of C. jejuni from pig sources. Genomic analysis also identified biofilm-forming ability in half of isolates, as well as clinically relevant virulence genes. The study, conducted in the Indian state of Meghalaya, represents the country’s first genomic characterization of C. jejuni from pig sources.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11925 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11925-one-third-of-campylobacter-from-poultry-pork-supply-chains-in-northeast-india-study-show-multidrug-resistance After further optimization and validation, the approach could possibly offer an alternative to conventional culture-based screening methods that typically require three to five days. The bacteriophage amplification strategy, which was tested against Salmonella on chicken meat, could be adapted to detect other viable foodborne bacteria. After further optimization and validation, the approach could possibly offer an alternative to conventional culture-based screening methods that typically require three to five days. The bacteriophage amplification strategy, which was tested against Salmonella on chicken meat, could be adapted to detect other viable foodborne bacteria.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11924 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11924-novel-bacteriophage-based-biosensor-test-method-shows-potential-for-rapid-detection-of-viable-foodborne-pathogens The reviewed studies reported B. cereus contamination in different foods at rates ranging from approximately 15 percent to more than 70 percent. In a study focused on Burkina Faso, B. cereus was detected in 42 percent of tested infant cereals. The reviewed studies reported B. cereus contamination in different foods at rates ranging from approximately 15 percent to more than 70 percent. In a study focused on Burkina Faso, B. cereus was detected in 42 percent of tested infant cereals.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11922 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11922-study-reveals-bacillus-cereus-as-underrecognized-risk-to-food-safety-in-africa hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) The proposal would expand the Threshold of Regulation (TOR) exemption to include food additives and ingredients, which would allow chemicals to enter the U.S. food supply without oversight if they meet TOR criteria. TOR submissions only require minimal data rather than comprehensive safety evidence. The proposal would expand the Threshold of Regulation (TOR) exemption to include food additives and ingredients, which would allow chemicals to enter the U.S. food supply without oversight if they meet TOR criteria. TOR submissions only require minimal data rather than comprehensive safety evidence.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11931 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:20:23 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11931-fda-quietly-included-provision-in-gras-proposed-rule-to-expand-one-loophole-while-tightening-another The Baby Food Protection Act aims to set enforceable limits for total arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as a state testing program and labeling requirements for manufacturers. The Baby Food Protection Act aims to set enforceable limits for total arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as a state testing program and labeling requirements for manufacturers.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11929 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:48:32 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11929-pennsylvania-advances-bill-that-would-set-limits-on-heavy-metals-in-baby-foods Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a chlorine-based chemical used to bleach tree nut shells for aesthetic purposes, can react with fatty acids in the edible kernels to form potentially harmful fatty acid chlorohydrins. Researchers called for further toxicological evaluation of these process contaminants. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a chlorine-based chemical used to bleach tree nut shells for aesthetic purposes, can react with fatty acids in the edible kernels to form potentially harmful fatty acid chlorohydrins. Researchers called for further toxicological evaluation of these process contaminants.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11919 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11919-study-suggests-bleaching-of-tree-nuts-produces-potentially-toxic-chemical-byproducts