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The CDC is tracking a summer surge of Cyclospora infections. As of its June 18 surveillance update, CDC has logged 145 cases acquired in the United States across 17 states, with illness onsets from May 1 through June 16. Twenty people have been hospitalized; no deaths …

Researchers have suggested an optional change to food labels to help reduce the risk of Listeria infections. Scientists from DTU National Food Institute in Denmark said the idea is to give consumers the opportunity to choose ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, such as smoked salmon and spiced …

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning …

Almost 10,000 complaints and queries were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) advice line in 2025. According to FSAI, there were 6,135 complaints from consumers, with 33 percent relating to unfit food and 28 percent to poor hygiene standards. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific region has opened nominations for an award related to food safety. One of the categories in the WHO Healthy Cities Recognition Awards 2026 covers nutrition and food safety. Initiatives must have been implemented within the past two years; …

Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores have been recalled because of contamination with E. coli O145:H28. Twelve people have fallen ill. On July 3, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. — the Chilean grower-packer that sells under the Comfrut brand — announced the recall …

Why grill the vegetables for a potato salad instead of just the potatoes? Because the bell peppers and onion pick up char and sweetness on the grill that you cannot get from a raw salad. Two pounds of small red potatoes, sliced red and yellow …

Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week A significant Salmonella outbreak across Europe has sickened more than 100 people now. Children and young adults have been most affected, with 49 victims hospitalized. The UK and Lithuania have the largest number of cases. The …

Four cups of de-seeded watermelon and two cups of skinned cucumber. Blended together until smooth. Strained if you want it clear. Chilled in the fridge for at least eight hours. Served cold. The cucumber mellows the sweetness of the watermelon and makes the drink taste …

Can you make a cake with only four ingredients? Two eggs, sugar, peaches, and whole wheat flour. That is it. No butter, no oil, no milk. The lift comes from beating the egg whites to stiff peaks and folding them into the yolk-sugar mixture with …