Liquid Supplement Recalled because of Botulism Risk
Liquid Blenz Corp. is recalling all Good Brain Tonic liquid supplements after Cornell Food Venture Center and New York State inspectors identified a potential botulism contamination. The product, sold in 16‑ounce and 32‑ounce amber bottles nationwide through retail and online channels, has not caused any reported illnesses. The FDA has not disclosed the source of the contamination, prompting a voluntary recall to protect consumers. The recall underscores the seriousness of food‑borne neurotoxin risks in the dietary‑supplement market.
California Considering Food Safety Bills
California’s legislature is reviewing three food‑safety bills that would tighten temperature monitoring, traceability and allergen labeling for products sold in the state. The measures aim to close gaps exposed by recent recalls and align state standards with emerging federal guidance....
Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak in Canada Has Sickened Almost 200
A salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios has sickened 189 Canadians and hospitalized 26 people since March 2025. Cases have been reported in six provinces, with the highest numbers in Quebec and Ontario. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued numerous...
Colombia Reported More than 650 Outbreaks in 2025
Colombia’s National Institute of Health reported 661 foodborne outbreaks in 2025, affecting 7,394 people. The overall number of outbreaks remained steady compared with prior years, but the total number of illnesses declined. Antioquia province accounted for the most incidents, registering...
Drug-Resistant Shigella Infections on the Rise
The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals a rising trend in extensively drug‑resistant Shigella infections across the United States. The analysis, covering isolates collected from 2011 through 2023, shows a steady increase in resistance to multiple antibiotic classes. Shigella,...
FDA Warns New York Firm for Failing to Verify Safety of Imported Foods
The FDA issued a warning letter to Life Plus Style Gourmet LLC of Plainview, New York, citing major violations of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). During a January 2026 inspection, the agency found the firm lacked a documented, maintained, and implemented FSVP...
Whole Cantaloupe Recalled because of Salmonella
Ayco Farms Inc. has recalled 8,302 cartons of fresh whole cantaloupe due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected fruit was shipped to Pennsylvania, Florida, California and New York, with lot numbers ranging from GC26257 to SGC2607. The recall, initiated on...
Zaatar Being Recalled in Canada because of Salmonella
Royal Zaatar's 450‑gram Alarjawi brand zaatar has been recalled in Canada after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected Salmonella contamination. The affected batches were distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, identified by UPC 212055036239 and an expiration...
USDA Issues Public Alert on Beef and Pork with Undeclared Sesame
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public‑health alert on April 9, 2026 for several raw beef and pork products that contain sesame oil but do not list sesame as an ingredient. The affected items, produced between Dec 1, 2025 and Apr 6, 2026,...
Wide Variety of Products Containing Cheese Recalled in Canada
A broad recall has been issued in Canada for dozens of cheese‑containing ready‑to‑eat items sold under Sobeys’ various banners after Listeria monocytogenes contamination was detected. The affected products, ranging from pasta salads to cauliflower cakes and seafood wraps, were distributed...
EWG Reveals Its Dirty Dozen; AFF Challenges Validity of List
The Environmental Working Group released its 2026 shoppers guide, naming a Dirty Dozen of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues and a Clean Fifteen of lower‑risk options. While the list is based on USDA’s Pesticide Data Program, EWG...
Chocolate Recalled because It Contains Erectile Dysfunction Drug
Nalpac is voluntarily recalling its DTF Sexual Chocolate after testing revealed the presence of sildenafil and tadalafil, the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis. The undeclared erectile‑dysfunction drugs were found in 20‑unit cases sold through adult‑focused retailers and two online...
FDA Withholds Company Names in Report on Mango Outbreak
The FDA released an Executive Incident Summary Abstract documenting a Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak linked to mangoes that resulted in 56 confirmed cases. The report redacted the names of the importer, the country of origin, the states involved, and all firms...
Irish Survey Reveals Gaps in Listeria Knowledge
A recent Northern Ireland survey of ready‑to‑eat (RTE) food manufacturers examined awareness of EU food safety regulation 2073/2005, which mandates environmental controls and systematic sampling for Listeria monocytogenes. The 26‑question questionnaire uncovered notable gaps in understanding specific regulatory requirements, even...
USDA Retracts Public Warning About Walmart Chicken Nuggets
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has withdrawn the public health alert issued on April 1 for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino‑Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets after confirming the product poses no public health risk. The alert was initially triggered...
Karns Foods Recalls Chocolate Raspberry Cups because of Undeclared Peanuts
Karns Foods announced a recall of its 8‑ounce Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups after discovering undeclared peanuts in the product. The affected packages, dated September 18, 2025, were distributed to Pennsylvania locations and were removed from shelves on January 30, 2026. No illnesses have...
Wawa Recalls Beverages because of Undeclared Milk
Wawa is recalling its 16‑ounce bottled iced tea, diet lemonade and fruit punch beverages after discovering an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects a limited set of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, covering four flavors produced by...
FDA Was Too Heavy Handed with Redaction Pen in This Outbreak Report
A U.S. Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in 2024‑2025 was traced to frozen vegetables imported from Egypt, resulting in 27 confirmed cases across 13 states. The CDC and FDA investigations repeatedly reopened the case, but the FDA’s final report heavily redacted key...
Sunday Edition: Consolidation
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service identified Listeria monocytogenes as the leading cause of food‑borne outbreaks it investigated in fiscal year 2025, accounting for roughly 250 illnesses and 140 hospitalizations across multiple states. The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration’s...
Salad Recalled in Canada because of Contamination with Listeria
Co‑op has recalled its creamy garlic and spinach salad in Canada after detecting Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall spans Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan, covering products with UPC codes starting 0 284616 and best‑before dates from March 24 to...
Raw Farm Recalls Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Raw Farm LLC finally issued a voluntary recall of its raw cheddar cheese after the FDA and CDC linked it to a nationwide E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Seven of nine confirmed patients, including over half under five, had consumed the...