Food safety roundup: E. coli, tomato bans, infant formula rule

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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs from Ukraine sickens 78 in UK

A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Ukraine has caused 78 confirmed cases in the UK, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) [...]

E. coli cases probed at pumpkin farms in California and Illinois

E. coli infections are under investigation at pumpkin farms in California and Illinois. San Luis Obispo County health officials have confirmed five Shiga toxin- [...]

Emilia-Romagna bans uncooked cherry tomatoes in care and schools

Authorities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, have banned the use of uncooked cherry tomatoes by public and private foodservice providers in schools, social care facili [...]

Plant-based milk alternatives: Nutritional values, food safety issues-Insights from Affidia Journal Webinar

On March 13, 2025, we hosted a webinar titled “Plant based milk alternatives: Nutritional value, food safety issues,” gathering experts across nutri [...]

Microbial safety challenges in plant-based foods

Managing microbial risks in plant-based dairy and meat alternatives: from raw material variability to effective processing and hygiene strategies across the sup [...]

Food safety challenges regarding plant-based meat alternative

The safety and regulatory procedures of plant-based meat alternatives have recently been questioned. Many food safety experts advise against regularly consuming [...]