Keywords: Food Safety


Michigan lettuce warnings ease as cyclospora outbreak continues to unsettle shoppers

Health warnings surrounding lettuce have eased in Michigan, but concerns over a major cyclosporiasis outbreak continue to influence shopping habits, putting pressure on grocery stores and produce sellers. Michigan health officials have said consumers can once again purchase lettuce, following an outbreak......

India challenges Diageo over whisky label claiming maturation in American oak

India's food safety regulator has challenged Diageo over the labeling of one of the drinks giant's leading whiskies, arguing that a claim that the product was “matured in American oak casks” could give consumers a misleading impression about how much of the whisky had actually undergone......

India rejects calls to extend energy drink label deadline, raising pressure on beverage makers

India's food safety regulator is standing by its decision to enforce a 90-day deadline requiring beverage manufacturers to remove the term "energy drink" from product labels, a move that is expected to create significant operational and financial challenges for major domestic and international......

US CDC expands investigation into cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its investigation into a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with four additional states reportedly linked to cases associated with shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. According to a report by The Washington......

EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking......

Lidl egg recall in France after salmonella contamination warning

Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products......

Melons sold at Lidl and Aldi recalled over pesticide levels

French food safety authorities have issued a recall for several batches of melons sold in major supermarket chains Lidl and Aldi after tests revealed excessive pesticide residues. The alert comes at a time when fresh fruit consumption is rising due to high summer temperatures across the country. According......

Nestlé India rejects allegations of infestation in Maggi noodles

Nestlé India has firmly rejected allegations concerning the presence of infestation in its popular MAGGI noodles products, reaffirming its commitment to food safety and quality standards. The company stated that its manufacturing processes are designed to comply with strict quality-control measures......

Food safety risks during Eid Al Adha surge as Morocco heat wave intensifies

Health authorities in Morocco are urging families to exercise heightened caution when handling and storing meat during Eid Al Adha, which this year coincides with an intense heat wave affecting multiple regions of the country. The combination of large-scale ritual slaughter, mass food preparation, and......