Food Safety News

March 29, 2024
Two states consider allowing sales of unpasteurized, raw milk

Two state legislatures have been handling bills for selling unpasteurized, raw milk. One in Michigan is stalled in committee, while the other in West Virginia has been approved without the governor’s signature. It is against the law to sell raw milk across state lines, and many states have full or partial bans on its sale... Continue Reading

March 29, 2024
Farm Aid adds its voice to food and farm policy

Farm Aid is the longest-running benefit concert series in America, and it’s also involved in food and farm policy.  According to Hannah Tremblay, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Farm Aid supports the Fair Credit for Farmers Act. She’s sent an email blast to all those who attended past Farm Aid concerts, which began in 1985. Farm... Continue Reading

March 29, 2024
WTO members discuss various trade concerns at SPS meeting

The majority of issues discussed at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting had previously been raised, and only four new topics were discussed. Delegates at the March meeting of the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures addressed trade concerns related to food safety and animal and plant health. Countries raised 49 specific... Continue Reading

March 29, 2024
Discussions of potential fraud in Europe increase

The number of food and other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries increased in February. Data comes from the second monthly report on potential, but not confirmed, fraud published by the European Commission. The listed non-compliances may trigger investigations by authorities in EU member states. The report includes fraud suspicions of a cross-border nature shared... Continue Reading

Recalls

March 25, 2024
Roland Foods, LLC Recalls Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. Because of Possible Health Risk
Roland Foods, LLC ("Roland Foods") of New York, New York is recalling a specific production code of Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,
March 21, 2024
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Products Imported from the People's Republic of China
WASHINGTON, March. 21, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for imported frozen Siluriformes products that were illegally...
March 17, 2024
Wenders LLC Recalls Trader Joes Nuts - 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Because of Possible Health Risk
Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts - 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews - (SKU Number - 37884) Lot# T12139, T12140, T12141, and T12142 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious
March 14, 2024
Kick Ash Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Product
Kick Ash Products of Ellison Bay, WI is recalling Door County Love Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola with Lot #061241, because it may contain undeclared ALMONDS. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the