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The EU and Mexico have signed a trade deal removing import duties on a range of products, including meat, dairy, confectionery and wine. The post EU, Mexico sign expanded trade deal appeared first on Just Food.

Health officials in Costa Rica are investigating an outbreak that has affected more than 50 people. The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) said the preliminary epidemiological and sanitary investigation has uncovered a link to a commercial establishment in Ciudad Colón de Mora. Local media …

The FDA has issued final guidance for manufacturers of infant formula and laboratories conducting testing on infant formula.  The guidance was developed to help manufacturers and laboratories in the design, conduct, evaluation, and reporting of Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) studies. Protein is an essential nutrient …

Findings from a preliminary investigation into the availability of illicit alcohol in an Australian state have been described as “concerning.” Researchers visited four licensed alcohol retailers in Melbourne, Victoria, during June, July and September 2025. They purchased three suspected illicit vodka products and one control …

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert regarding beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations because they have been implicated in and outbreak of E. coli infections. The beef kofta was produced as a raw …

An outbreak of Salmonella in Belgium traced to eggs has sickened more than 230 people. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) confirmed to Food Safety News that 236 people are ill in the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak. Patients range in age …

By Katheen Gillin Twenty years ago, my daughter Rylee nearly died after eating spinach contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. She was only 9 years old. Sitting helplessly beside her hospital bed as she fought for her life was the most agonizing experience I have ever …

Officials from several countries, including the United States, met in China recently to discuss food safety priorities. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference was hosted by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) in mid-May.

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 …

Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week The World Health Organization (WHO) said this week that more countries need to improve their ability to monitor populations for foodborne diseases. Although gradual progress is evident, at the current rate international targets will not be …