- Listeria guidance updated ahead of EU rule changeon January 16, 2026The Chilled Food Association has published updated guidance covering ready to eat (RTE) foods and Listeria monocytogenes.The guidance states that […]
- FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, papaya and canned foodson January 16, 2026
- WHO Publishes Manuals for Strengthening National Foodborne Illness Surveillance and Response Systemson January 16, 2026WHO has released a set of updated manuals to help national authorities strengthen foodborne illness outbreak surveillance and response, contributing […]
- Support for USDA-FSIS’ Withdrawn Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry Voiced at Meetingon January 15, 2026At a public meeting on January 14 held by USDA-FSIS to discuss strategies for reducing salmonellosis attributable to poultry, a Consumer Reports food […]
- FDA Announces Update from CFIA on Certificate Requirements for Certain Meat, Poultry Productson January 15, 2026The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated data requirements for official certificates for imports of FDA-regulated products that contain […]
- President Trump signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into lawon January 15, 2026US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law, enabling whole and 2% milk to be offered in schools as […]
- Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for
Manure Digesterson January 14, 2026WASHINGTON — Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural […]
- Florida Launches Food Contaminant Testing Program with Report on Metals in Infant Formulaon January 14, 2026Florida unveiled the Healthy Florida First initiative, a MAHA-aligned product contaminant testing effort, alongside the initiative’s first report […]
- FDA increases enforcement of import regs for shrimp, papayaon January 9, 2026The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and […]
- RFK, Rollins Unveil Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policyon January 8, 2026The new guidelines were developed around a central message: “Eat real food.” They introduce a new inverted food pyramid, which places protein, […]
- GAO report says FDA is still failing to meet requirements of 2011 lawon January 8, 2026A report from the Government Accountability Office says the FDA has still not met requirements of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act.The Act […]
- HHS, USDA Unveil Dietary Guidelines Prioritizing ‘Whole Foods’ Over ‘Highly Processed’ Foodson January 7, 2026These agencies cite chronic health conditions, including obesity and diabetes, and “pharmaceutical intervention” for the recommendations in the […]
- Farmworker, Farmer, and Community Protection Groups Bring
EPA to Court to Stop New PFAS Pesticide…on January 7, 2026Contact:Amy van Saun, avansaun@centerforfoodsafety.orgBill Freese, bfreese@centerforfoodsafety.orgSan Francisco, CA — Farmworker Justice, […]
- EU Provides Guidance on Shelf-Life Studies to Reflect New Listeria Criteria for RTE Foodson January 7, 2026The European Commission has published a revised guidance document on monitoring and shelf-life studies for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat […]
- NPPC hires new director of federal affairson January 7, 2026Molly O’Connor brings a decade of experience in federal government relations.
- USDA names new chief economiston January 7, 2026Justin Benavidez takes over for Seth Meyer, who recently took a position at the University of Missouri.
- Judge Blocks West Virginia Food Additive Banon January 7, 2026A court has ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed against House Bill 2354, which was passed in March 2025 and would prohibit foods containing several […]
- Newway Import Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil”…on January 6, 2026Newway Import Inc., located in La Puente, CA 91744, is recalling “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil” (Brand: Cai Hua Xiang) because the product may […]
- Dairy Council of California Highlight Milk Safety and Quality Standards for National Milk Day – The…on January 5, 2026Dairy Council of California Highlight Milk Safety and Quality Standards for National Milk Day The Manila Times
- FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat violationson January 5, 2026As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are […]
- 11 States and Counting Have Adopted Most Recent FDA Food Code as of 2024 – Food Safety Magazineon January 3, 202611 States and Counting Have Adopted Most Recent FDA Food Code as of 2024 Food Safety Magazine
- USDA Announces Priorities for Research and Development in 2026on January 3, 2026Priorities include increasing profitability of farmers and ranchers, expanding markets and creating new uses of U.S. agricultural products, […]
- Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program applications openon January 2, 2026The state inspection program was approved by the USDA in November 2025.
- FDA steps up enforcement of import laws because of illegal colors, Salmonella and moreon January 2, 2026
- FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discoveredon December 29, 2025As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are […]
- A 2025 Timeline of U.S. Federal Food Safety Changes Under the Trump Adminon December 26, 2025To help paint a picture of how federal food safety and public health regulatory agencies have been affected by the second Trump Administration, this […]
- Senator Demands Answers from ByHeart About Infant Formula Botulism Outbreakon December 23, 2025U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Chair of the HELP Committee, has written a letter to ByHeart Inc., the infant formula manufacturer linked to an ongoing […]
- Mindy Brashears Confirmed as Head of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Serviceon December 23, 2025In a 53-43 vote, the Senate confirmed Brashears for a second term as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food […]
- Campylobacter infections in New York traced to raw milk; warning issuedon December 23, 2025The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Horning Family Farms […]