Food Safety

November 7, 2023

Health

FDA Targets BVO: Proposed Ban on Controversial Food Additive Over Health Risks

In a significant health move, the FDA is looking to put a stop to using brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, in our foods. This comes after some serious science work with the

Palmer Candy Company Recalls White Confectionary Products Because of Possible Health Risk. Photo Source: FDA

Health·News·USA

FDA Orders Nationwide Recall of Popular Pretzels and Cookies in 17 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Is Your Snack on the List?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of several confectionery items, including pretzels, cookies, and snack mixes, manufactured by Palmer Candy Company, based in Iowa. This recall is due to possible contamination with salmonella. The FDA classified

August 18, 2024

12 Reser’s Products, Including Mac & Cheese, Recalled Due to Potential Food Safety Risk

Health·USA

In a move that’s stirring up concern in kitchens across several states, Reser’s Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled multiple products, including its popular macaroni

Illinois Bans Four High-Risk Food Additives: Statewide Enforcement Begins 2027

Health·News·USA

Illinois state senators approved legislation on Thursday to ban several food additives that have been found to cause adverse health effects. The Illinois Food

News·USA

Hormel Recalls 256K Pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew Nationwide Over Wood Chip Contamination

After receiving reports of wood chips in the product, Hormel Foods has issued a nationwide recall of approximately 256,185 pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew. The recall affects 20-ounce metal cans bearing

Tejal Somvanshi

June 1, 2025

The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Retail Outlets in Western Australia only Photo Source: Food Standards Australia

Australia·News

Urgent Alert: a2 Light Milk Recalled in Western Australia Due to Listeria Risk

The a2 Milk Company has issued an urgent recall for its 2L a2 Light Milk sold in Western Australia after tests revealed possible Listeria contamination. The affected products are marked with “Use

Karmactive Staff

May 30, 2025

News·USA

USPS Truck Abandonment Leaves 12,000 Chicks Stranded with 4,000 Dead and Shelter Pushed to Breaking Point

A devastating incident at a Delaware postal distribution center has left thousands of baby birds dead and an animal shelter overwhelmed. More than 12,000 chicks were left abandoned in a United States

Govind Tekale

May 25, 2025

Canada·News

Hellmann’s Burger Sauce Recalled in Canada Over Spoilage and Bloating Risk in 325ml Bottles With Specific Code

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall for Hellmann’s Classic Burger Sauce due to “bloating and spoilage” concerns. The recall specifically targets the 325 ml bottles with UPC

Karmactive Staff

May 25, 2025

Food & Drinks·News

Indian Mango Shipments Worth $500K Rejected by US Over PPQ203 Errors, 25 Tonnes Destroyed at Airports

The United States canceled 15 shipments of Indian mangoes worth $500,000. The reason was simple but costly – wrong paperwork. US officials found errors in a mandatory form called PPQ203. This form

Karmactive Staff

May 23, 2025

News·USA

Listeria Risk: Bourgeois Smokehouse Recalls Andouille Sausage Across Three States

A food safety alert has been issued for Bourgeois Smokehouse’s ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage due to Listeria contamination. The Thibodaux, Louisiana-based company is recalling about 100 pounds of sausage shipped to Rouses

Tejal Somvanshi

May 22, 2025

Representative image:- Vender cucumbers - Photo Source:- Flickr(U.S Department of Agriculture)

News·USA

Florida Cucumber Recall Tied to Salmonella Outbreak in 15 States With 26 Sick and 9 Hospitalized

A Florida farm’s cucumbers are making people sick across 15 states, with 26 people infected and 9 hospitalized due to Salmonella. The outbreak has sparked an urgent recall of cucumbers grown by

Tejal Somvanshi

May 21, 2025

Wild Strawberries. Photo Source: James McNally (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Agriculture·News·UK

British Strawberry Size Hits 50g with 20% Growth After Ideal Weather Sparks 200 Ton Harvest Surge

British strawberry lovers are in for a treat this season. Growers across the UK are harvesting strawberries up to 20% larger than usual, with some berries weighing as much as 50 grams

Govind Tekale

May 19, 2025

News·USA

Wells Ice Cream Recall: 21 Products Hit 16,905 Tubs, Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Leads With 5,280 Units

When Wells Enterprises pulled the plug on 21 different ice cream and frozen yogurt products, food service operators nationwide found themselves scrambling to check their freezers. The Le Mars, Iowa-based manufacturer issued

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Tejal Somvanshi

May 17, 2025

News·UK

Lidl Recalls Alesto Bars Over Plastic Risk

A safety alert hit Lidl stores this week as plastic pieces were found in four popular snack bar varieties. The recall affects Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bar multipacks sold across the

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

May 16, 2025

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